Arts & Culture

Could there be an any better way to get into the holiday spirit than by listening to the US Air Force Band of Mid-America present its annual “Spirit of the Season” holiday concert on December 2nd? Free and open to the public.

It’s the season of festive cheer, sparkling lights, gift giving and holiday parties. It’s time to gather your favorite people around to experience all the coziest moments of the most wonderful time of the year. Holiday season has arrived and here in JCMO, we are ready to celebrate.

Experience the magic of warm, glowing Christmas lights and the gentle giant Budweiser Clydesdale draft horses during a tour for a unique holiday experience.

The Haygoods are one of the most popular shows in Branson, Mo. Timothy Haygood was only five years old when he began violin lessons, and he looks back at 30 years in the spotlight.

This town welcomes you to go ice skating for only $5, see Santa and get free pictures, and visit a Winter Wonderland Village. And there are unique boutiques around the square to shop for Christmas gifts, too.

A Candy Land Christmas is the theme of this holiday parade. This parade will be fun, and we’re betting you’ll see Mally Mallow, Twirly Girl, Cutie Cone, or giggly Gumdrop.

Come for free to this market but buy the home-cooked breakfast, baked goods, or lunch! Hand-crafted vendors sell everything from wreaths and other holiday decor to wood crafts, toys, cards, clothing, quilted items, and more.

This big parade honors veterans on Veterans Day, Friday, November 11. The grand marshal is a World War II veteran who will be in his uniform and the 135th Army Band will lead the parade.

In spite of skeletons and skulls, don’t call it Mexican Halloween. Hispanic cultures remember their departed loved ones with sight, sound, and tastes on Dia de los Muertos. This festival welcomes all and is family-friendly.

This unique exhibit delves into the stories of Prisoners of War and life behind the wire, as well as the complex relationships between the prisoners and their captors, which surprisingly generated hope on both sides.