We’re just a few days away from Thanksgiving where families and friends will gather around the table and thousands will take to the streets of downtown Springfield for the annual Turkey Trot. Also, holiday shopping begins in earnest and Miracle on 34th Street premieres! Happy Thanksgiving!
Whether you’re looking for someone else to do the cooking this Thanksgiving or need a late-night pizza for turkey day guests, we’ve compiled a list of restaurants open on Thanksgiving in Springfield.LEARN MORE
Holidays in the Ozarks: A Preview of 2015 Holiday Events
It’s time to start making your list of things to do in the Ozarks to celebrate the holiday season. We’ve got plenty of events for you to choose from over the next couple of months. Through Dec. 31. LEARN MORE
Holiday Shopping in Springfield
From local art boutiques to brand name stores, Springfield’s holiday shopping options provide for the most unique shopping experience in the Ozarks.LEARN MORE
Ariat PBR Extreme Nationals
Presented by PFI Western Store, the Ariat Extreme Nationals is a heart-pounding Professional Bull Riding event at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Nov. 20 & 21. LEARN MORE
Park Central Square Tree Lighting
Springfield’s Festival of Lights kicks off with the lighting of the Park Central Square Christmas tree at 7pm. Free horse-drawn carriage rides will also be offered. Nov. 21. LEARN MORE
Ozarks Beerfest
Experience the largest beer festival in southwest Missouri! Over 1,200 guests attended in 2014 and enjoyed samples of 200+ varieties of beer, food from a variety of local restaurants and exciting beer-related entertainment. Nov. 21. LEARN MORE
SOMO Toy Show
Find that perfect Christmas gift! A great Toy Show that’s fun for the whole family featuring vintage, collectible and current toys. Nov. 22. LEARN MORE
21st Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot
Join the flock of more than 9,000 runners/walkers for the largest Thanksgiving 5K run/walk in Missouri. Nov. 26.LEARN MORE
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Ring in the season with one of the best Christmas movies of all time. The Historic Gillioz Theatre presents National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Includes costume contest and seasonal drinks. Nov. 27. LEARN MORE
Miracle on 34th Street: The Musical
A Springfield Little Theatre Production, Kris Kringle takes on the cynics among us in this musical adaptation of the popular holiday favorite. Nov. 27-Dec. 13. LEARN MORE
Springfield, Missouri,
Convention & Visitors Bureau
815 E. Saint Louis St., Suite 100
Springfield, MO 65806
