LAKE OF THE OZARKS, MO --The Lake Area Chamber of Commerce recently announced the popular Eagle Days program will “spread its wings,” expanding to two Lake Ozark locations in 2008.  For the 19th annual event on Jan. 5-6, fans of these majestic birds will be able to view them at Willmore Lodge off…[more]

FEATURES

­ The area’s largest holiday light display (35 acres)

­ 2 million shimmering lights

­ Custom-designed scenes (no commercial or mass-produced displays)

­ Over 1500 wooden characters & dozens of oversized props

­ 3-D displays, animated scenes, special effects lighting

­ The only area display designed especially for the delight of children

­ Take advantage…[more]

ALL NEW holiday exhibit exclusively available at The Butterfly Palace & Rainforest Adventure in Branson, MO.  Walk through an indoor tropical rainforest among thousands of white butterflies fluttering freely like living snowflakes!  With hundreds of poinsettias, thousands of twinkling lights, and traditional holiday music, White Flight is an unforgettable experience that will warm the heart and fill the soul.

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(Kansas City) – Area law enforcement officials are dispatching a call from hibernation for all Polar Bears! The 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge will be held on Feb. 2, 2008. Brave men and women throughout the KC Metro Area will don costumes and swimwear and take “polar” dips in Longview Lake. Their Reason for Freezin’ . . . the athletes of Special Olympics Missouri! All proceeds from the event directly…[more]

Enjoy the sights, sounds and flavors of Christmas’ past this holiday season in Missouri state historic sites. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, these events range from Christmas concerts to open houses serving Christmas treats with a foreign flavor.

* Nov. 24—Hanging of the Greens, Arrow Rock State Historic Site, Arrow Rock
(660) 837-3330. Garlands made with evergreen will be hung along the village…[more]

Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park (St. Louis, MO) will celebrate its 50th season on Saturday, Nov. 17.

There will be a ribbon-cutting and recognition of the 50-year milestone at 10 a.m.

The celebration will feature free admission for skaters from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. All skaters will…[more]

St. Louis, MO - Floral designers from throughout the metro area are adding their festive,
artistic touches to the Missouri Botanical Garden this season. Holiday wreaths will be displayed
from Friday, Nov. 16 through New Year’s Day.

This year’s exhibitors include St. Louis-area designers…[more]

Springfield, Mo.—Offering everything from storefront window displays to the hands-on art activities, the 2007 Festival of Lights celebration in Springfield promises a flurry of winter holiday fun for people of all ages.

Events begin Nov. 16 and culminate with First Night Springfield, an alcohol-free New Year’s Eve celebration.

Following is a sample of events:

· Nov. 17 – Festival of Lights Celebration Kick-off

Kansas City is thought to have more fountains than any city in the world except Rome, arguably the birthplace of the city fountain. At the last count, it was thought that there were over two hundred public fountains in Kansas City, with many more private fountains.

So what’s behind Kansas City’s love affair with water fountains?[more]

One of the nation’s most acclaimed Christmas celebrations is more spectacular than ever as Silver Dollar City presents an all-new, $1 million light and sound extravaganza for An Old Time Christmas - the park’s biggest light show ever. Called Christmas on Main Street, the show features a new 5-Story Special Effects Christmas Tree joined in its performances by one million lights on the Square. Along with the acclaimed musical production…[more]