THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS IS UPON US, and there are lots of lots of activities in the area this month.
This is not a complete list, please check your area for more activities.
CHAFFEE
Elf and The Polar Express
Rock ‘N’ Roll Drive-In
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
272 Drive-In Lane
242 MO-P, Chaffee, MO
Get in the Christmas spirit with Elf and The Polar Express on our big screen. Gates open at 5:30, and the first movie begins at 7:00. Tickets are $20 per car and can be purchased at rocknrolldrivein.com or at the gate.
https://allevents.in/chaffee/elf-and-the-polar-express/200029212803506
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National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Red One
Rock ‘N’ Roll Drive-In
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 12 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
272 Drive-In Lane
242 MO-P, Chaffee, MO
Get in the Christmas spirit with National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation and Red One on our big screen. Gates open at 5:30, and the first movie begins at 7:00. Tickets are $20 per car and can be purchased at rocknrolldrivein.com or at the gate.
https://allevents.in/chaffee/national-lampoons-christmas-vacation-and-red-one/200029212803911
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Chaffee Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade
Chaffee Downtown Farmer’s Market
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 06:00 pm
127 Yoakum Ave W, Chaffee, MO 63740
Get in the Christmas Spirit with an evening parade Dec 13th at 6 PM. A craft fair and cookie walk will also be held throughout the day. Local shops and businesses will be open late.
https://allevents.in/chaffee/chaffee-chamber-of-commerce-christmas-parade/200029212802801
CAPE GIRARDEAU
Christmas with the King-Finley Watkins
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 07:00 pm
Cape Girardeau Eagles Activity Center
321 North Spring Street, Cape Girardeau, MO
✨ Christmas With The King – Live in Cape Girardeau! 🎤👑
Join award-winning Elvis tribute artist Finley Watkins for a magical night of holiday cheer and rock ’n’ roll at Eagles 3775 in Cape Girardeau on December 5!
Finley brings the music of Elvis Presley to life with the looks, moves, and voice that will take you back to the King’s greatest moments—from the 50s, the ’68 Comeback Special, and the Vegas years. This special Christmas show mixes Elvis classics with holiday favorites for the perfect way to kick off the season.
🕔 Doors: 5 PM
🍽 Dinner: 6 PM ($10)
🎶 Show: 7 PM (FREE!)
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/christmas-with-the-king-finley-watkins/200028839246657
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Polar Express Night
Discovery Playhouse
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
502 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO
Enjoy a night of Holiday fun with Discovery Playhouse! The 2nd Annual “Polar Express Night” will be fun for all with Holiday games and activities, Christmas cookie decorating….Special Princess guests and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
This is a ticketed event and all guests must be registered and have a ticket to attend this event.
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/polar-express-night/200029090854246
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2025 Downtown Holiday Open House
Old Town Cape, Inc.
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 05:00 pm
Cape Riverfront Market
19 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/2025-downtown-holiday-open-house/200029100944711
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Hot Chocolate Bar
Socials Cafe & Coffeehouse
Date & Location
Friday Dec. 5 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
This year the hot chocolate bar will be bigger and better… Between our store and Zickfields we are trying to bring that feeling of Christmas magic. We will have our regular hot chocolate bar but the fun doesn’t stop there. We (by we I mean Zickfields and us) will be having Live music, Tiny Tap Truck sponsored by Zickfields out in front. Tiny tap will be here to offer a punch of Christmas magic… or just a little help to relax after work and just be in the moment. Imagine being outside under all the Christmas lights sipping on hot chocolate or champagne listening to a local guitarist playing Christmas music and sleigh bells in the background. There will be carriage rides on Main Street (courtesy of Old Town Cape) If that doesn’t sound right out of a Hallmark movie. There is talk about main street being closed to this can be a true walking event and not human frogger …and you never know who might pop up….
You pick up a hot chocolate for $2 at the first window and also a frost cookie for $3 ( if you want one) and walk down to the third window. This is the fun part you get to tell us what kind of mix ins you want in your hot chocolate…..
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/hot-chocolate-bar/200029127990834
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Charles Dickens “A Christmas Carol”
Celebrations Restaurant
Date & Location
Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 06:30 pm
615 Bellevue St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Menu- Chestnut Soup, Cornish Game Hen w/ warm brussels & bacon salad, Beef Roast & Yorkshire Puddings, Sticky Toffee Pudding
Spiked Wassail, Ale, Claret, Port
Caroling choir during arrival: period or dinner attire preferred
Max: 40 ppl | Arrival: 6:30 | $85 food | $40 pairing per person plus tax and gratuity
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/charles-dickens-a-christmas-carol/200029119488041
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Cape Living Nativity presented by First Midwest
First Midwest Bank
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 19 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
Join First Midwest on Friday, December 19th from 4-6 pm at our Cape location as we celebrate the real reason for the Christmas season!
This event is open to the public and will feature live actors and animals plus hot cocoa to keep you warm. Don’t forget to bring your little ones with you to share their Christmas wishes with Santa! 🎅
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/cape-living-nativity-presented-by-first-midwest/200029246544408
SIKESTON
8th Annual Dashing through Downtown Parade of Lights 2025
Dashing through Downtown Parade of Lights
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 07:00 pm to 10:00 pm
215 N New Madrid St, Sikeston, MO
Event Date & Time: Friday, Dec 5, 2025. Parade BEGINS at 7pm, following Historic Downtown Sikeston’s annual Christmas Tree Lighting event that begins at 6pm in Legion Park.
Parade Route: Starts at the corner of North and Kingshighway, travels west to N Stoddard, east across W. Center, north onto Kingshighway then west onto Front St ending at St Francis Xavier Catholic School.
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Christmas Tree Lighting & Parade of Lights presented by
Historic Downtown and Sikeston Parks Dept.
Historic Downtown Sikeston
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
112 E Front St, Sikeston, MO
Join us as we partner with the City of Sikeston Parks Department for our annual tree lighting, opening of Santa’s village and live Christmas music in American Legion Park. Downtown merchants will have holiday deals. Food trucks, wagon rides, and even more to be announced soon. Tree lighting & live music begins at 6PM. Parade at 7PM.
Float registration can be found here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdK4TJg5WAlWVxIgjgPWxj2MY8LI6fBVQMDIzh2XA4u6aeQUA/viewform
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Santa Night
Date & Location
Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 05:30 pm
1310 E Salcedo Rd, Sikeston, MO
Santa is coming!!!
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Christmas Showcase
Sikeston Little Theatre
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 12 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm
506 S Kingshighway, Sikeston, MO
Christmas showcase time! Register at the link below
https://allevents.in/sikeston/christmas-showcase/200029223543130
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Pictures with Santa 2025 -5th annual
J & E Wholesale Outlet
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm
311 Malone Ave E, Sikeston, MO
This event is open to everyone and yes it’s FREE !! Our professional photographer will take your picture and you will leave with a picture that’s printed immediately.
https://allevents.in/sikeston/pictures-with-santa-2025-5th-annual/200029165418135
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Concordia Lutheran Church Authentic German Christmas Market
Concordia Lutheran Church
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 19 at 04:30 pm &
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 03:00 pm
836 Park Ave, Sikeston, MO
Experience German Lutheran Christmas traditions, kids craft corner, shop German inspired ornaments and crafts,
Visit with St. Nicholas, listen to Christmas hymns, sit by the fire eating German foods.
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Photos with Santa & Mrs Claus
Go Wild
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 20 at 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
100 Outlet Dr, Sikeston, MO
Santa and Mrs Claus are making a stop at Go Wild! Sikeston!! Warren Photography by Honor will be here taking photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Have a day of fun, excitement and playtime!
Regular Admission to enter – $12 per child, $10 for any additional siblings (Grip socks are required, bring your own or purchase ours for $3) No time limit on playtime.
Photos with Santa and Mrs Claus – Digital Photos – $25 for 1 image/$50 for 3 images.
https://allevents.in/sikeston/photos-with-santa-and-mrs-claus/200029224362355
DEXTER
All Aboard the Polar Express at the Dexter Depot!
Dexter Welcome Center/ Train Depot
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 05:00 pm &
Sun, 07 Dec, 2025 at 05:00 pm
10 W Main St S, Dexter, MO
🎄🚂 All Aboard the Polar Express at the Dexter Depot! 🚂🎄
Hosted by: Jennifer Bein & Visit Dexter
Location: Dexter Welcome Center, 10 W. South Main St, Dexter
Dates: December 5, 6, and 7, 2025
Event Times:
📅 Friday, December 5: 5:00 PM & 7:00 PM
📅 Saturday, December 6: 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
📅 Sunday, December 7: 3:00 PM & 5:00 PM
Step into the magic of the season at Dexter’s beloved Polar Express experience! Bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of Christmas wonder, storytelling, and festive cheer inside our historic train depot — transformed into the world of the Polar Express!
✨ Event Highlights:
Read-aloud of The Polar Express
Hot cocoa & cookies
Photo ops & a surprise visit from Santa
Pajamas encouraged for the full Polar Express experience!
🎟️ Tickets are limited and required for entry.
To purchase tickets, please contact Jennifer Bein directly.
https://allevents.in/dexter/all-aboard-the-polar-express-at-the-dexter-depot/200028641908522
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2025 Light It Up Christmas
Dexter Parks & Recreation
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 08:00 am
500 Fairground Dr, Dexter, MO
Dexter Parks and Recreation invites you to enjoy Christmas light displays set up by area businesses and churches for the holiday season.
View Displays – December 6th-January 2nd
https://allevents.in/dexter/2025-light-it-up-christmas/200027776429334
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Holiday Market at Emanuel UCC 🎄🎁
Emanuel United Church of Christ
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 5 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
304 E Adams St, Jackson, MO
🎄 Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop Market 🎄
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Join us at our Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop Market, where you’ll find a wide variety of vendors offering unique, handcrafted, and local goods to help you check off your Christmas list.
✨ Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6
🕒 Time: 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Location: Emanuel UCC, 304 East Adams, Jackson, MO
🌟 What to Expect:
🎄 A variety of local vendors with unique gifts and handmade items
🎄Holiday treats and seasonal refreshments
🎄Fun raffles, giveaways, and special surprises
This is the perfect opportunity to shop local and find those special gifts for your loved ones, all while supporting small businesses in our community. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit—there’s something for everyone!
🎁 Free Entry | Family-Friendly | Holiday Fun!
https://allevents.in/jackson/holiday-market-at-emanuel-ucc/200028518909725
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Dexter Living Nativity presented by First Midwest
First Midwest Bank
Date & Location
Thursday, Dec. 11 at 04:00 pm to 06:00 pm
First Midwest Bank (819 W Business US Highway 60, MO)
717 US-60-BR, Dexter, MO
Join First Midwest in Dexter on Thursday, December 11th from 4-6 pm at our main location as we celebrate the real reason for the Christmas season!
This event is open to the public and will feature live actors and animals plus hot cocoa to keep you warm. Don’t forget to bring your little ones with you to share their Christmas wishes with Santa! 🎅
https://allevents.in/dexter/dexter-living-nativity-presented-by-first-midwest/2000292297603444
JACKSON
PJ’s & GRINCH MOVIE NIGHT at 5-H Christmas Tree Ranch
5-H Christmas Tree Ranch
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 5 at 06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
2325 County Road 618 Jackson MO
PJ’S AND GRINCH MOVIE NIGHT!!
Join us in your Favorite PJ’s, Friday December 5th from 6:00 PM Until 8:00 PM for a Grinch Movie Night!
Enjoy Popcorn & Sweet Treats!
WITH A VISIT FROM A SPECIAL GUEST!
Pictures with the special visitor are $10 per child up to 2 children or $25 for 3 or more children!
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Breakfast with Santa
CrossRoads Church
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 6 at 08:30 am
4400 I-55-BL, Jackson, MO
🎅 Breakfast with Santa! 🎅
📅 Saturday, December 6th
⏰ Two Sessions: 8:30 AM & 10:30 AM
Join us for a magical morning with Santa, perfect for kids of all ages!
🎟 Tickets:
– Child Ticket: $8 (Includes all activities)
– Adult Ticket: $2
Only 100 Child Tickets available per session, so don’t wait!
🎄 What’s Included with a Child’s Ticket? 🎄
– A delicious pancake breakfast
– A special photo opportunity with Santa (with digital rights to one professional photo and a printed 4×6 at the event)
– Fun Christmas games and crafts
– The heartwarming True Story of Christmas
https://allevents.in/jackson/breakfast-with-santa/200029130411326
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🛷 Sleigh Your Shopping in Uptown Jackson
Uptown Shopping
Date & Location
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 09:30 am to 04:30 pm
212 S High St, Jackson, MO
🎄 Same day as the Uptown Jackson Christmas Parade!
Get ready to sleigh your holiday shopping while supporting your favorite local shops! Join us in Uptown Jackson for a full day of festive fun, small business cheer, and your chance to win the Sleigh of Gift Cards — a magical bundle of gift cards and goodies donated by Uptown merchants.
✨ How it Works:
• Shop at participating Uptown Jackson stores on Saturday, December 6.
• With every purchase, you’ll receive a ticket for the Sleigh of Gift Cards drawing (and the merchant keeps a matching ticket).
• All tickets go into the pot for the grand drawing!
🎁 What’s in the Sleigh?
A fabulous collection of gift cards and holiday surprises from generous Uptown shops — all bundled into a charming sleigh ready to make one lucky winner’s season merry and bright.
🎟️ Grand Prize Drawing:
The winner will be drawn on Tuesday, December 9.
🎅 Make a Day of It!
Come early to shop, grab lunch or cocoa from Uptown cafés, and stay to enjoy the Uptown Jackson Christmas Parade in the evening. It’s the perfect day to celebrate community, cross a few names off your gift list, and soak in the holiday spirit.
https://allevents.in/jackson/sleigh-your-shopping-in-uptown-jackson/200029074544749
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Holiday Market at Emanuel UCC 🎄🎁
Emanuel United Church of Christ
Date & Location
Sat, 06 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
304 E Adams St, Jackson, MO
🎄 Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop Market 🎄
‘Tis the season for holiday shopping! Join us at our Annual Holiday Pop-Up Shop Market, where you’ll find a wide variety of vendors offering unique, handcrafted, and local goods to help you check off your Christmas list.
✨ Event Details:
📅 Date: Saturday, December 6
🕒 Time: 10 am – 2 pm
📍 Location: Emanuel UCC, 304 East Adams, Jackson, MO
🌟 What to Expect:
🎄 A variety of local vendors with unique gifts and handmade items
🎄Holiday treats and seasonal refreshments
🎄Fun raffles, giveaways, and special surprises
This is the perfect opportunity to shop local and find those special gifts for your loved ones, all while supporting small businesses in our community. Bring your family, friends, and holiday spirit—there’s something for everyone!
🎁 Free Entry | Family-Friendly | Holiday Fun!
https://allevents.in/jackson/holiday-market-at-emanuel-ucc/200028518909725
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Santa Pet Pictures at 5-H Christmas Tree Ranch!
5-H Christmas Tree Ranch
Date & Location
Friday, Dec. 12 at 05:00 pm to 07:00 pm
2231 County Road 618, Jackson, MO
🐾Bring out your pets and let them get their PICTURE taken with Santa Claus!
📸 Pictures are $10 per pet up to 2 pets or $25 for 3 or more pets!
🦮 All pets welcome!
🐈We ask that you please keep all pets that will be on the ground on a leash at all times!
🎄We ask that all pets that are joining us, are appropriately cleaned up before arriving to sit and take pictures with Santa!
SANTA CAN NOT WAIT TO SEE ALL OF THE FURRY FRIENDS! 🎅🐩🐈🐇
https://allevents.in/jackson/santa-pet-pictures-at-5-h-christmas-tree-ranch/200029192679312
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Breakfast with Santa at 5-H Christmas Tree Ranch
5-H Christmas Tree Ranch
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 08:00 am to 10:00 am
2231 County Road 618, Jackson, MO
Join Santa for a delicious Breakfast at the 5-H Christmas Tree Ranch!🎅
SATURDAY DECEMBER 13TH! 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM!
🥞$12/person for Breakfast only!
📸$20/person for Breakfast + Santa Picture!
Along with Breakfast with Santa, we will also have our Live Christmas Trees and our Gift Shop! 🎄
🎟️To Purchase Tickets please message our Facebook page, or text/call Jolie at (573) 382-9783. Tickets are required to purchase before arrival. Limited Tickets Available!
https://allevents.in/jackson/breakfast-with-santa-at-5-h-christmas-tree-ranch/200029246725252
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Cookies & Cocoa with Santa & the Grinch
Sappington Pro Outdoor
Date & Location
Saturday, Dec. 13 at 10:00 am
4700 I-55-BL, Jackson, MO
Cookies & Cocoa with Santa & the Grinch to support Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary! Come hang out and snack with Santa and the Grinch and some lovable adoptable animals from Safe Harbor. Get your picture taken with Santa, visit our photo booth, and make a fun Christmas craft.
https://allevents.in/jackson/cookies-and-cocoa-with-santa-and-the-grinch/200029253779145
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Breakfast With Santa!
Rusted Route Farms
Date & Location
Sun, 14 Dec, 2025 at 10:00 am to 01:00 pm
5739 MO-W, Jackson, MO
It’s the most wonderful time of the year!
Enjoy some Christmas magic at our Breakfast with Santa event!
Get family pictures taken with Santa, have a yummy brunch, and create memories that will last a lifetime!
Breakfast menu not available at the time of this post. Check the link below
https://allevents.in/jackson/breakfast-with-santa/200028936647631
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Santa Express Train Chartered with Iron Mountain Railroad
Trail of Tears Composite Squadron
Date & Location
Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 05:00 pm to 08:30 pm
St Louis Iron Mountain & Southern
252 East Jackson Boulevard, Jackson, MO
Ho! Ho! Ho!Join us on The St. Louis Iron Mountain and Southern Railway for the Santa Express Christmas Train!
Wednesday, Dec 17th!
Train boards in Jackson, MO, at 5:45 p.m.
& leaves the station promptly at 6:00 p.m.,
Returning @ 8:00 p.m.
Regularly scheduled Iron Mountain Railway Santa Express rides are sold out, but this chartered train is running just for us!
Only 100 tickets will be sold on a first-respond, first sold basis!
Join us as we sing Christmas songs & play Christmas games!
Each general admission ticket includes 1 hot chocolate and 1 baked good item. Additional concession items will be available for purchase.
And best of all . . . rumor has it a “Certain Someone” will join us to great the children and read the Polar Express!
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM – 05:15 PM
Arrive at Train Station
🕑: 05:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Ticket Pick-Up
🕑: 05:45 PM
Train Boarding
🕑: 06:00 PM
Train leaves station – promptly
🕑: 08:00 PM
Approximately time arriving back to station