Christmas 2021 at the Lake of the Ozarks - Parades, Activities and Celebrations to Attend!

The holidays are here, and the Lake of the Ozarks knows how to celebrate in style! Each year at Lake of the Ozark Regional Economic DevelopmentCouncil, we look forward to seeing the businesses at Lake of the Ozarks come together to make the lake area a holiday destination with a spirit of fun and holiday joy.   There are SO MANY fun events and activities happening at the lake in December, and we want to share just a few of them with you.  So, read on to find out what there is to do and see this year during the holidays at Lake of the Ozarks!  We found these events and more at funlake.com/events & lakeexpo.com/calendar.

 

CHRISTMAS VILLAGE & ICE SKATING AT OLD KINDERHOOK

Nov 27, 2021 - Dec 19, 2021

Old Kinderhook Resort

678 Old Kinderhook Dr., Camdenton, MO 65020

Phone: 573-317-3500

Join us November 27th–December 19th, 2021, every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for Christmas Village festivities.

Make plans to spend time with family and friends this holiday season as we kick off the holidays on The Ice at Old Kinderhook with family-friendly events and beautiful Christmas music. Create some great memories with your family and friends that will last lifetime.

This event is open to the public. Come join the fun!
Please note, for all non-hotel guests, it is $5.00 per child to participate in the Christmas Village Activities

Food, beverage, ice skating, and skate rental fees apply. Rooms available in The Lodge at Old Kinderhook.
573-317-4314 to speak directly to Front Desk Representative.


5th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOP HOP

November 27 - December 17, 2021

WHERE: Camdenton

Join local Camdenton businesses for the 5th Annual Christmas Shop Hop!

Look for the official Snoopy painting in any participating store window and get your official Christmas Shop Hop Ticket. Visit local businesses and see what they have to offer and get your ticket stamped for a chance to win gift certificates at any participating store!  The tickets with the largest number of stamps will be entered to win the following gift certificates to use at any of the participating businesses: 1 Grand Prize gift certificate for $350, 3 $100 gift certificates, 5 $50 gift certificates, and lots of $25 gift certificates!  In order to be eligible for the grand prize you must visit all businesses.

 

MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

Dec 1, 8, & 15, 2021

Kent Memorial Lutheran Church

184 Sunset Hill Drive, Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

Phone: 573-374-5267

Email: office@kentmemorial.com

Hours of Operation:

6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Please join us at Kent Memorial Lutheran Church for our Wednesday evening Advent Services in December. We will worship using the beautiful Holden Evening Prayer Service, and we will focus on “Wait Upon the Lord” Dialogues each week.

Wednesday, December 1st - A dialogue with Abraham and Sarah

Wednesday, December 8th - A dialogue with Isaiah

Wednesday, December 15th - A dialogue with Elizabeth and Zachariah

The Advent Service will start at 6:00 every Wednesday, and we will enjoy a potluck dinner following each service. You are welcome to join us as we watch, prepare, and hope during this Advent Season. Together we both anticipate the celebration of God’s coming in the form of the Christ child and the final coming of Christ in the time to come.

 

CAMDENTON CHRISTMAS ON THE SQUARE & TREE LIGHTING

Dec 3, 2021 - Dec 4, 2021

Camdenton Square

1 Ct Cir NW, Camdenton, MO 65020

Phone: 573-346-2227

Email: info@camdentonchamber.com

Camdenton Christmas on the Square kicks off with a tree lighting ceremony on December 3, 2021, from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm.

There will be a Live Reindeer Display, Photos with Mrs. Claus, Hot Chocolate & Mulled Cider, and a performance by the Bell Choir.

On Saturday December 4, 2021, Christmas on the Square continues from 10:30 am - 1:00 pm. 

Santa arrives at 11:30 am. There will be Games & Prizes, Petting Zoo, Music, Nativity Scene, Crafts, Giveaways, Hot Dogs, Cookies, Hot Chocolate.

 

COMC'S WINTER WONDERLAND OPEN HOUSE

Dec 4, 2021

Central Ozarks Medical Center

3870 Columbia Ave, Osage Beach, MO 65065

Phone: 573-302-7490

Email: choffman@centralozarks.org

Hours of Operation:

10am-12noon

Mark your calendars to bring your kids to chat with Santa and the characters from Toy Story such as: Woody, Buzz, Lotso, Forky, and Rex. Come enjoy this free event from 10am-12noon on December 4th. Special performance by the SOTO Upper Elementary All-State Children's Choir students

 

ELDON CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION & LIGHTED PARADE

Dec 4, 2021

Rock Island Park

E 8th Street, Eldon, MO 65026

Email: eldonchristmascomm@gmail.com

Hours of Operation:

Dark

The Eldon Christmas Parade and Celebration will be Dec 4, 2021, at Rock Island Park. The Parade will start at dark, and tree lighting ceremony will follow the parade. 

 

CHRISTMAS COOKIE, CANDY, AND BAKE SALE AT KENT

Dec 11, 2021

Kent Memorial Lutheran Church

184 Sunset Hill Drive

Sunrise Beach, MO 65079

Phone: 573-374-5267

Email: Office@KentMemorial.com

Hours of Operation:

9:00am - Noon

Kent Memorial Lutheran Church will hold its 19th annual Christmas Cookie, Candy, and Bake Sale on Saturday, December 11th from 9am - Noon.  The cookies and candy are just $7 a pound.  The proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Nursing Scholarship Fund at Lake Regional Hospital.  Please come support this worthy event and enjoy homemade delights by the W.E.L.C.A Ladies!

 

LAKE OZARK CHRISTMAS PARADE

Dec 11, 2021

Bagnell Dam Strip, 1 Bagnell Dam Blvd

Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Phone: 573-434-3552

Email: rickie@mylaketv.com

Hours of Operation:

1:00 pm

Gather your business, club, talent, grass roots group, friends and family to join the festivities of the 37th Annual Lake Area Christmas Parade.

The parade kicks off at 1:00 pm. Line-up starts at 11:30 a.m. at the junction of HH & Bagnell Dam Boulevard.

Entries line up on 242 in the order they arrive. Judging of entries occurs before parade during line-up. Promptly at 1:00 the Maine Corp League Honor Guard leads the parade turning right on the Boulevard and proceeding down to Bagnell Dam.

Floats, boats, bands, cars, trucks, bikes, queens, celebrities, Shriners, firetrucks, marchers, twirlers, clubs, scouts, horses, and more are anticipated to fill the ranks to make this a parade to remember. Entries forms are downloadable in the header above.

1st Place winner in each category (Business, Civic Organizations, Youth Groups which includes K-12 & Church Entries) will receive $100 award.

Best depiction of theme winner will receive a $200 award.

No full Santa costumes. Hats are okay.

Santa Claus arrives in Lake of the Ozark’s style. The parade finale. Pulled by his reindeer Santa’s ride is a beautiful Red Sleigh with over 2,000 lights, garland, music and Santa helpers. The sleigh was designed and built by Steve Lemens and his late wife Pat, who embarked on this labor of love for the joy of children at Christmas time. Many contributed to the original project. A special thanks to Steve Lemens, Brian and Angie Schuster, Summerset Boat Lifts and Big Thunder Marina for continuing this tradition.

Bring the whole family and join us immediately after the Parade at Luby’s Plaza where Santa will greet all the kids on Luby’s Stage with gifts for each. Enjoy the Sweets Table and Holiday Cheer!!

 

32nd ANNUAL KIWANIS CHRISTMAS FOR KIDS CHARITY EVENT

 

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When: Dec. 11, 5:30pm – midnight

Where: Lodge of the Four Seasons, Lake Ozark -- Campana Hall

Schedule: Cocktails @ 5:30, Dinner @ 6

Cost: $100 per ticket or $800 table for 10 (higher sponsorships available as well) 

Free Beer & Wine

www.lakeareachristmasforkids.com

Click to view & download registration form

The 32nd Annual Kiwanis Christmas For Kids Charity Event will help provide Christmas gifts for over 1,000 children in the lake area & monetary funding for several local organizations to help further assist children with various needs.

Table Sponsorships & Individual Tickets Are Available.

Live Entertainment by Trev & Dev and Elite Lighting & Sound 

Live & Silent Auction

Dinner & Dessert 

FREE Beer & Wine (while it lasts!)

 

OLD TYME CHRISTMAS AT LINN CREEK

Dec 18, 2021

Camden County Museum

206 S Locust

Linn Creek, MO 65052

Phone: 573-346-7191

Email: media@camdencountymuseum.org

Hours of Operation:

11am -2pm Santa, Play at 2pm

Come to the Museum for a full day of fun for the family. Lunch with Santa & Crafts & Games 11am-2pm, 2pm Young Museum Players present "CSI" Christmas Scene Investigators Play-$5 per family

 


Happy Holidays from LOREDC!

At Lake of the Ozarks Regional Economic Development Council, we are truly proud of our local businesses and volunteers who work tirelessly to provide the services and experiences we all enjoy here at the Lake of the Ozarks. We really do have a special community here.  If you would like to learn more about becoming a business owner at the Lake of the Ozarks, we encourage you to visit www. LOREDC.com to see the helpful resources and information available. LOREDC works hard to encourage economic development by providing organization and program development, motivation, coordination, and evaluation of community projects, programs, and resources. We are here to be a resource for you.  If you have any questions at all, feel free to give us a call.  Consider us your liaison to the Lake of the Ozarks community!  Follow us on social media for more news and information about life and the business community at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.

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