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
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!
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the business community at the beautiful Lake of the Ozarks.
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