33 things to do in and around Springfield, MO on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26. Among them: Comedy Jamboree at Grand Country Music Hall; Dublin's Irish Tenors & The Celtic Ladies - A Celtic Christmas at King's Castle Theatre; Women Who Explore: Missouri - 32nd Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk at Springfield Expo Center (7:30 a.m.); Dallas County YMCA Turkey Day 5k at Venue at 932 Main St (8 a.m.). Every listing links the venue's or organizer's own page it was checked against.
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Grand Country Music HallBranson, MO36 mi
Comedy
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.
Grand Country Music Hall, 1945 W. 76 Hwy, Branson, MO 65616
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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All day
Festival
A Celtic Christmas show by Dublin's Irish Tenors and The Celtic Ladies, a Branson tradition that mixes Irish classics with holiday favorites.
King's Castle Theatre, 2701 W 76 Country Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Thursday, November 26, 2026
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7:30 a.m.–10 a.m. Central Time
Springfield Expo CenterSpringfield, MO1.1 mi
Fitness class
A 5K run or walk, now in its 32nd year, run by Women Who Explore: Missouri and drawing thousands of Missourians.
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
Venue at 932 Main StBuffalo, MO33 mi
Fitness class
The annual Dallas County YMCA Turkey Day 5K, a family-friendly run, now with electronic timing for all participants.
Venue at 932 Main St, 932 Main St, Buffalo, MO 65622
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8 a.m. Central Time
Vision Clinic Branson (The)Branson, MO37 mi
Other
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
16250 State Hwy 32Stockton, MO46 mi
Fitness class
A Thanksgiving morning 5K run or walk through Stockton's trails, open to all ages and abilities. Proceeds support the Stockton Trails Initiative Coalition and its work to improve and promote local trails.
16250 State Hwy 32, Stockton, MO 65785
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 8 a.m. Central Time
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8:30 a.m. Central Time
1530 w JacksonOzark, MO12 mi
Other
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.
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
Venue at 1 East Courthouse SquareMount Vernon, MO29 mi
Fitness class
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.
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
Springfield-Greene County Health Dept.Springfield, MO1.5 mi
Community
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
Springfield-Greene County Health Dept.Springfield, MO1.5 mi
Community
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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10 a.m.–12 p.m. Central Time
Hughes Brothers TheatreBranson, MO38 mi
Festival
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.
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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10 a.m. Central Time
Branson Hot Hits TheatreBranson, MO38 mi
Live music
A live musical tribute to the songs of Patsy Cline.
Branson Hot Hits Theatre, 206 South Commercial Street, Branson, MO 65616
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 10 a.m. Central Time
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11 a.m. Central Time
Osage RestaurantRidgedale, MO45 mi
Festival
Food & drink
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.
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
Devil’s Pool RestaurantRidgedale, MO45 mi
Festival
Food & drink
A Thanksgiving buffet at Devil's Pool Restaurant, set in a century-old log building with southern homestyle cooking and traditional holiday favorites.
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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12:30 p.m.–1:30 p.m. Central Time
Wonders of WildlifeSpringfield, MO0.8 mi
Community
Professional divers enter a two-story freshwater aquarium exhibit to care for the fish and aquatic wildlife inside.
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
Wonders of WildlifeSpringfield, MO0.8 mi
Other
A live shark feeding at Wonders of Wildlife.
Wonders of Wildlife, 500 W Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65807
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 1 p.m. Central Time
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5 p.m.–11 p.m. Central Time
Lights of Joy (Christmas Lights Drive-Through Display)Branson, MO36 mi
Festival
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.
Limited run.
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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5 p.m.–11 p.m. Central Time
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.
Limited run.
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. Central Time
Live music
Todd Oliver's comedy show starring Irving, a talking dog, with a little help from Todd, a ventriloquist, magician and musician.
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
Americana TheatreBranson, MO38 mi
Comedy
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.
Limited run.
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.–10 p.m. Central Time
Big Cedar LodgeRidgedale, MO45 mi
Festival
A self-guided, drive-through Christmas lights tour featuring dazzling holiday displays.
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.–9 p.m. Central Time
Top of the RockRidgedale, MO47 mi
Live music
Runs across the dates shown. Nature at Night at Top of the Rock in Ridgedale, Missouri.
Limited run.
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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6 p.m. Central Time
Dirk's TavernSpringfield, MO2.4 mi
Board games
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.
Dirk's Tavern, 210 W Commercial St, Springfield, MO 65803
Thursday, November 26, 2026, 6 p.m. Central Time
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6 p.m.–8 p.m. Central Time
Alamo Drafthouse SpringfieldSpringfield, MO2.5 mi
Trivia
Trivia Thursday at The Backlot at Alamo Drafthouse Springfield in Missouri.
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
Captivate Cards & CollectiblesAurora, MO28 mi
Board games
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.
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. Central Time
SMAC Art CenterHollister, MO40 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. A solo exhibit of work by artist Meike Aton at the SMAC Art Center in historic Hollister, Missouri.
Limited run.
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.–10 p.m. Central Time
Big Cedar LodgeRidgedale, MO45 mi
Community
Tram rides past the festive lights around Big Cedar Lodge, with a private option on Santa's sleigh.
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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7:30 p.m. Central Time
Grand JubileeBRANSON, MO38 mi
Other
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.
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. Central Time
Branson Hot Hits TheatreBranson, MO38 mi
Live music
A live show of Motown music by the Temptations, Spinners, Four Tops, Marvin Gaye, Al Green and more.
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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Dutton Immersive TheaterBranson, MO36 mi
Theater
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.
Dutton Immersive Theater, 3454 W 76 Country Music Blvd, Branson, MO 65616
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time not listed
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Theater
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the family-favorite Chronicles of Narnia story live on stage.
Branson Hillside Hotel & Theatre, 1984 Historic Hwy 165, Branson, MO 65616
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Time not listed
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Classes, exhibits and seasons open for more than a month.
7 p.m. Central Time
Venue at 3750 W 76 Country BlvdBranson, MO38 mi
Other
Runs across the dates shown.
Ongoing.
Venue at 3750 W 76 Country Blvd, 3750 West 76 Country Boulevard, Branson, MO 65616
Ongoing through Dec 27, 7 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 27
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7 p.m. Central Time
SMAC Art CenterHollister, MO40 mi
Art
Runs across the dates shown. SMAC members may submit one artwork for the eighth annual members show.
Ongoing.
SMAC Art Center, 7 Downing St, Hollister, MO 65672
Ongoing through Dec 20, 7 p.m. Central Time
Ongoing through Dec 20
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