11/22/2022
Holiday 2022 – Things to do Around Columbia
The winter holiday season is finally here and there is SO MUCH to do in and around CoMo! We’ve compiled a number of holiday events and activities into one convenient place to help you plan the perfect celebration!
Light/Holiday Displays & Festivals
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Winter Wonderland Garden of Lights – Shelter Insurance
- Weekends in December from Dec. 1 – Dec. 21 | 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Shelter Gardens – 1817 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO
- Beautiful seasonal light displays throughout Shelter Gardens on weekends in December.
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Bright Lights Holiday Nights – Veterans United
- Dec. 7 – Dec. 18, 2022 | 7:00 – 10:00 p.m.
- 5050 Veterans United Drive, Columbia, MO
- Veterans United invites everyone to enjoy their annual drive-through light display.
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Festival of Trees
- December 10, 2022 | 1:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Hallsville Fairgrounds – 500 Hwy OO, Hallsville, MO
- Holiday displays, treats, and crafts organized by local businesses and non-profits.
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Kwanzaa and Black-owned Expo
- December 10, 2022 | 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.
- Armory Sports Center – 701 E. Ash
- Celebrate Kwanzaa and community with socializing, entertainments, holiday food and more.
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Santa’s Work Crew Light Show – Equipment Share
- Dec. 15 – Dec. 17, 2022 | 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.
- Equipment Share – 5710 Bull Run Dr.
- Enjoy festively lit construction machines and more. Free admission with a donation of a nonperishable food item.
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15th Annual Lighted Tractor Parade
- December 16, 2022 | 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Centralia City Square – 1195 West Singleton
- Parade of tractors adorned for the holiday season.
Music, Performing Arts & Nightlife
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The Holiday Magic Drag Show
- December 1, 2022 | 8:00 p.m. doors, 9:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- Holiday-themed drag show presented by Nclusion Plus.
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City Ballet Theater – Christmas Double Feature: Unto Us & The Nutcracker
- December 3, 2022 | 6:00 p.m.
- Forum Christian Church Auditorium – 3900 Forum Blvd.
- CBT Professional Company and Students present two holiday classics. Pre-show holiday activities at 4:00 p.m.
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Winter Bluegrass Bash
- December 3, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- Live seasonal music in the style of bluegrass.
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Etienne Charles Creole Christmas
- December 4, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- Presented by the “We Always Swing” Jazz Series, an evening of seasonal jazz music.
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Holiday Happy Hours
- December 4, 7, 8, 9, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 2022 | 5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Rose Music Hall – 1013 Park Ave.
- Celebrate the holidays with cold drinks and good people.
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Voctave: The Spirit of the Season – University Concert Series
- December 8, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. show
- The Missouri Theatre – 203 S. 9th St.
- YouTube sensation and Billboard topping A Capella group.
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Shrek Rave: Shrek the Halls
- December 8, 2022 | 9:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- It’s dumb just come have fun!
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White Christmas – Stephens College
- December 9, 10, 15, 16 at 7:30 p.m. | December 11 at 2:00 p.m.
- Macklanburg Playhouse – 100 Willis Ave.
- Seasonal musical performed by the students at Stephens College.
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Another Johnnyswim Christmas Tour
- December 10, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. doors, 8:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- Live seasonal music.
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Symphony of Toys – Veterans United & The Missouri Symphony
- December 11, 2022 | 2:00 p.m. show
- The Missouri Theatre – 203 S. 9th St.
- A Columbia holiday tradition featuring the debut of Music Director Wilbur Lin.
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The Kay Brothers Christmas
- December 11, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. doors, 7:00 p.m. show
- The Blue Note – 17 N. 9th Street
- Live seasonal music performed by talented local artists.
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Trans-Siberian Experience: The Prophecy Show – University Concert Series
- December 13, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. show
- Jesse Auditorium – 409 Conley Ave.
- Classically trained musicians performing holiday rock music in the style of Trans-Siberian Orchestra.
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Ponies Improv Comedy
- December 16, 2022 | 7:00 p.m. show
- Talking Horse Productions – 210 St. James St.
- Holiday-themed improv comedy that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
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Christmas With The Big Bang Brass Quintet
- December 21, 2022 | 6:00 p.m. show
- Broadway Brewery – 816 E. Broadway
- Enjoy good food and drinks alongside this FREE holiday show.
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12 Days of Holiday Cheers: Meet Santa & His Reindeer
- December 21, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. doors
- Rose Music Hall – 1013 Park Ave.
- Holiday festivities featuring Santa and his reindeer.
Family Activities & Shopping
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Photos With Santa – Columbia Mall
- December 1-24| Reservations
- Columbia Mall – 2300 Bernadette Drive
- Celebrate the holiday season with Santa Claus himself.
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Holiday Picnics at the Magic Tree
- December 2-4, 9-11, 16-18, 23-24, 2022 | 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.
- Magic Tree – 4200 Merchant Street
- Enjoy a holiday meal prepared by the Old Neighborhood Cafe inside of a heated, decorated bubble in view of the Magic Tree.
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It’s a Wrap!!
- December 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
- Talking Horse Productions – 210 St. James. St.
- Shop holiday stocking stuffers and work with a team of wrappers to compose the perfect gift.
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Holiday Gift Bag Printing
- December 3, 2022 | 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Access Arts – 2109 Cottle Drive
- Screenprint a pre-made holiday gift bag design or make your own!
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Pet Photos With Santa
- December 3, 2022 | 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
- Lizzi & Rocco’s – 550 E. Green Meadows Rd.
- Bring your pets in to take holiday photos with Santa and help raise money for the Spay & Neuter Project.
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Holiday Shopping & Fun on the Farm
- December 3, 2022 | 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
- Curly Eye Farm – 6701 W. Gillespie Bridge Rd.
- Enjoy shopping a range of holiday goodies and interacting with alpacas.
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Elf on the Shelf: Christmas Extravaganza
- December 4 & 6, 2022 | 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
- Tiny Town Play Cafe – 901 E. Nifong Suite B
- Join Tiny Town Play Cafe for an evening of hot cocoa, snacks, Christmas crafts, and photos with the Elf on the Shelf.
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Holiday Craft Night – Parks & Recreation
- December 7 & 14, 2022 | 5:45 – 6:45 p.m.
- Armory Sports Center – 701 E. Ash
- Craft your own holiday ornament, stocking or hat.
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Holiday Swag Workshop
- December 10, 2022 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
- Serenity Valley Winery – 1888 Co Rte. 342, Fulton, MO
- Create gorgeous holiday swag for your home using fresh, handpicked greens.
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Wire Snowflake Ornaments Workshop
- December 13, 2022 | 5:15 – 6:45 p.m.
- Access Arts – 2109 Cottle Drive
- Craft your own one-of-a-kind snowflake to decorate your home this holiday season.
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Merry Grinch-Mas
- December 13, 2022 | 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
- Hillcrest Community Center – 1907 Hillcrest Dr.
- Grinch-themed holiday party for young kids with crafts and activities.
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Cookies & Cocoa With Santa
- December 16, 2022 | 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
- Columbia Real Estate – 2100 W. Broadway
- Family-friendly event where photos can be taken with Santa.