Things to do in Ridgedale, MO on Thanksgiving

39 things to do in and around Ridgedale, MO on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Dublin's Irish Tenors & The Celtic Ladies - A Celtic Christmas at King's Castle Theatre; Comedy Jamboree at Grand Country Music Hall; Women Who Explore: Missouri - 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Springfield Expo Center (7:30 a.m.); Back To School Sale at Vision Clinic Branson (The) (8 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.

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A Celtic Christmas show by Dublin's Irish Tenors and The Celtic Ladies, a Branson tradition that mixes Irish classics with holiday favorites.

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King's Castle Theatre, 2701 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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A family-friendly Ozarks comedy and musical variety show in Branson starring comedians Andy Parks and Stretch McCord alongside the Jamboree Singers and the Grand Band.

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Grand Country Music Hall, 1945 W. 76 Hwy, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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7:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K run or walk, now in its 32nd year, run by Women Who Explore: Missouri and drawing thousands of Missourians.

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Springfield Expo Center, 635 East Saint Louis Street, Springfield, MO 65806

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Central Time

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8 a.m. Central Time

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Vision Clinic Branson (The), 915 St. Hwy. 248, Suite A, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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8 a.m. Central Time

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Free hot Camp Harvest meals for anyone 18 and under, served first come, first served.

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Madison County Public Library, 827 N College St, Huntsville, AR 72740

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time

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8:30 a.m. Central Time

Turkey Scramble

1530 w JacksonOzark, MO36 mi

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Turkey Scramble 5k on a mostly level course along the Finley River with scenic river views. Adults $30.00, children 12 and under $15.00.

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1530 w Jackson, Ozark, MO 65721

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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8:30 a.m. Central Time

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A 5K on the Mt. Vernon Courthouse Square, run before the Thanksgiving meal, with custom medals and chip timing. Entrants bring two canned goods for the St.

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Venue at 1 East Courthouse Square, 1 East Courthouse Square, Mount Vernon, MO 65712

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:30 a.m. Central Time

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8:40 a.m. Central Time

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Springfield-Greene County Health Dept., 227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8:40 a.m. Central Time

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9 a.m. Central Time

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Springfield-Greene County Health Dept., 227 E. Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO 65802

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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9 a.m. Central Time

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A Thanksgiving morning run and walk at the Center for Nonprofits to support heroes. Options include a 1-mile route, a standard 5K, and a Wild Gobbler 5K with five workout stations.

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Venue at 1200 Walnut St, 1200 Walnut St, Rogers, AR 72756

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 9 a.m. Central Time

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10 a.m. Central Time

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A live musical tribute to the songs of Patsy Cline.

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Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 South Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time

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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time

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A Christmas show by the Hughes Brothers, a 17-time winner of Branson's Best Christmas Show, built around what people love about the holidays.

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Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Central Time

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11 a.m. Central Time

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A Thanksgiving buffet at Osage Restaurant with holiday favorites, seasonal specialties, desserts and views of the Ozarks. Top of the Rock entry is needed to get in.

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Osage Restaurant, 150 Top of the Rock, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time

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11 a.m. Central Time

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A Thanksgiving buffet at Devil's Pool Restaurant, set in a century-old log building with southern homestyle cooking and traditional holiday favorites.

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Devil’s Pool Restaurant, 190 Top of the Rock Rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time

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11 a.m. Central Time

Fall Break Fun

Crystal BridgesBentonville, AR55 mi

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  • Access: Sensory-friendly

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Runs across the dates shown. Fall Break at Crystal Bridges: a week of drop-in art, nature and seasonal fun for the whole family, inspired by Grandma Moses: A Good Day's Work, with hands-on artmaking, scavenger hunts, family-friendly films and sensory-friendly spaces.

  • Access: Sensory-friendly

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Crystal Bridges, 600 Museum Way, Bentonville, AR 72712

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 11 a.m. Central Time

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12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time

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Professional divers enter a two-story freshwater aquarium exhibit to care for the fish and aquatic wildlife inside.

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Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Central Time

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1 p.m. Central Time

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A live shark feeding at Wonders of Wildlife.

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Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time

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1 p.m. Central Time

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An archery meetup for homeschool families, where beginners and experienced archers learn and practice together with equipment provided. It costs $10.

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The Quiver Archery Range, 1701 SW F St, Bentonville, AR

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time

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4 p.m. Central Time

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A Creative Writing Circle, a supportive peer-to-peer writing group for adults 18 and older.

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Madison County Public Library, 827 N College St, Huntsville, AR 72740

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 4 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m.–9 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. Nature at Night at Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, Missouri.

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Top of the Rock, 150 Top of the Rock Rd., Ridgedale, MO 65739

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time

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A self-guided, drive-through Christmas lights tour featuring dazzling holiday displays.

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Big Cedar Lodge, 190 Top of the Rock rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m. Central Time

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Todd Oliver's comedy show starring Irving, a talking dog, with a little help from Todd, a ventriloquist, magician and musician.

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Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 South Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m. Central Time

Comedy

  • Ages: All ages

Schedule: Limited run
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Runs across the dates shown. A clean comedy hypnosis show called Sweet Dreams, described as suitable for all ages. Audience volunteers are hypnotized and become the stars of the show, which runs 75 minutes.

  • Ages: All ages

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Americana Theatre, 2905 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m.–11 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A two-mile drive-through LED Christmas light display at Promised Land Zoo, featuring a complimentary exotic petting zoo, photos with Santa, and food trucks. Admission is priced per carload.

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Branson's Promised Land Zoo, 2751 Shepherd of the Hills Expwy, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

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5 p.m.–11 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A one-mile Christmas drive-through: more than 250 light displays, the RGB Digital Tunnel, the 12 Days of Christmas and a Nativity. 99% of the lights are new each season. Music can play through your vehicle’s speakers on the free Tune2 app. Three food cans for Christian Action Ministries saves $3.

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Lights of Joy (Christmas Lights Drive-Through Display), 700 Expressway Lane, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–10 p.m. Central Time

Holiday Tram Ride

Big Cedar LodgeRidgedale, MO3.7 mi

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Tram rides past the festive lights around Big Cedar Lodge, with a private option on Santa's sleigh.

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Big Cedar Lodge, 190 Top of the Rock rd, Ridgedale, MO 65739

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. A solo exhibit of work by artist Meike Aton at the SMAC Art Center in historic Hollister, Missouri.

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SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

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Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life. Casual play.

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Captivate Cards & Collectibles, 1005 S Elliott Ave, Aurora, MO 65605

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time

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Trivia Thursday at The Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse Springfield in Missouri.

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Alamo Drafthouse Springfield, 4005 South Avenue, Springfield, MO 65807

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time

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6 p.m. Central Time

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Magic: The Gathering in Commander, its four-player format: each deck is built around one legendary card, its commander, and everyone starts at 40 life.

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Dirk's Tavern, 210 W Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time

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7:20 p.m. Central Time

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A Bills vs. Chiefs watch party at The All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre.

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The All American Steakhouse and Sports Theatre, 3492 W Sunset Ave, Springdale, AR

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:20 p.m. Central Time

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7:30 p.m. Central Time

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A live show of Motown music by the Temptations, Spinners, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and more.

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Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 South Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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7:30 p.m. Central Time

Grand Jubilee

Grand JubileeBRANSON, MO9.7 mi

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A show of harmonies from New South, Mark, Luke, Barry and Eric, with the Rhinestone Mafia live band, comedian Jamie Haage and emcee Mike Patrick.

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Grand Jubilee, 1945 WEST 76 COUNTRY BLVD, BRANSON, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m. Central Time

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7:30 p.m.–10:30 p.m. Central Time

Trivia

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Trivia every week, alternating themed nights with general knowledge; 1st, 2nd and 3rd place win prizes. Two drink minimum, teams up to 6.

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Butter•Scotch Bakery and Bar, 104 E Central Ave, Bentonville, AR 72712

Thursday, November 26, 2026, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Central Time

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The Duttons

Dutton Immersive TheaterBranson, MO12 mi

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The Duttons, a family of 3 generations of entertainers seen on NBC's America's Got Talent and 5 PBS specials, in a world class music performance.

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Dutton Immersive Theater, 3454 W 76 Country Music Blvd, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the family-favorite Chronicles of Narnia story live on stage.

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Branson Hillside Hotel & Theatre, 1984 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616

Thursday, November 26, 2026

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Runs across the dates shown. SMAC members may submit one artwork for the eighth annual members show.

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SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672

Ongoing through Dec 20, 7 p.m. Central Time

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7 p.m. Central Time

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Venue at 3750 W 76 Country Blvd, 3750 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson, MO 65616

Ongoing through Dec 27, 7 p.m. Central Time

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Runs across the dates shown. Weekly live trivia at Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria.

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Gusano's Chicago Style Pizzeria, 3931 North Shiloh Drive, Fayetteville, AR 72703

Ongoing through Mar 30, 2027, 7 p.m. Central Time

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