2026-2027 Holiday Events

Enjoy one of the many Missouri State Parks events designed to get you into the holiday spirit! Take a candlelight tour, attend a concert, enjoy some holiday treats, or step back in time to discover how the holidays have been traditionally celebrated.

Check out the list of events below to find one near you. You may need to register in advance for some events. Click on the event name to get more details.

Event Dates:Event Name:Event Location:
Nov 14, 2026Christmas CraftsWatkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, Lawson
Dec 4, 2026Tree Lighting and Salem Chamber Choir ConcertEcho Bluff State Park, Eminence
Dec 5-6, 2026A Very Peck Christmas: An Old-Time Shopping ExperienceFirst Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, St. Charles
Dec 5, 2026Christmas on the FarmWatkins Mill State Park and Watkins Woolen Mill State Historic Site, Lawson
Dec 5, 2026Christmas Open HouseBollinger Mill State Historic Site, Burfordville
Dec 5, 2026-Jan 31, 2027Jingle Bell HikesKnob Noster State Park, Knob Noster
Dec 5, 2026Old-Fashioned ChristmasArrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
Dec 5, 2026Ozark Christmas TraditionsNathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site, Ash Grove
Dec 9, 2026Candlelight Christmas ConcertFirst Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, St. Charles
Dec 11-12, 2026Candlelight Open HouseHunter-Dawson State Historic Site, New Madrid
Dec 12, 2026Christmas Open HouseHarry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site, Lamar
Dec 19, 2026Christmas Candlelight and Cookie StrollRoaring River State Park, Cassville