Track down Santa Claus this holiday season
As the holidays draw near, Santa gets really busy and can be difficult to track down. Here are a few places in the Ozarks to see Santa in 2019. If you know of any more places Santa will be, email mrussell@springfieldmo.org and we'll add it to the list.
Scuba Claus at Wonders of Wildlife
Scuba Claus
Visitors to Wonders of Wildlife can watch Scuba Claus and Peppermint the Elf dive in a fish-filled aquarium while Mrs. Claus reads "The Night Before Fishmas."
Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium
500 W. Sunshine St.
Springfield, MO 65807
11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 22
Silver Dollar City
Make seeing Santa Claus an all-day experience at Silver Dollar City in Branson.
Silver Dollar City
399 Silver Dollar City Parkway
Branson, MO 65616
Nov. 2 to Dec. 22
(Times Vary)
Battlefield Mall
Trying to tackle holiday shopping and seeing Santa all in one? Stop by Battlefield Mall.
Battlefield Mall
2825 S Glenstone Ave
Springfield, MO 65804
Nov. 8 to Dec. 24
(Times Vary)
Bass Pro
Enjoy the magic of Christmas at Santa’s Wonderland in Bass Pro.
Bass Pro
1935 S Campbell Ave
Springfield, MO 65807
Nov. 16 to Dec. 24
Weekdays: Vary
Saturdays: 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sundays: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
55th Annual Ozark Christmas Parade
Kick-off the holiday season with the Ozark Christmas parade in the downtown square. Enjoy watching parade floats, taking photos with Santa, face painting, and a holiday movie.
Downtown Ozark
3:30 p.m. Nov. 23
Downtown Springfield Christmas Parade
The theme for this year's parade is Silver Bells: It's Christmastime in the City.
Downtown Square
134 Park Central Square
Springfield, MO, 65807
2 p.m. Dec. 14
Lights & Flights
Farmers Park is partnering with Crosslines of Springfield to brighten up your holiday season with this fantastical, family-friendly event on Thanksgiving Eve.
Farmers Park
2144 E Republic Rd
Springfield, MO 65804
5-8 p.m. Nov. 27
Polar Express at The Branson Scenic Railway
Pick up Santa Claus at the North Pole with Branson’s Scenic Railway Polar Express ride.
Branson Scenic Railway
206 E. Main
Branson, MO 65616
Nov. 1 to Dec. 19
(Times Vary)
Dickerson Park Zoo Santa Parade
Join Santa as he parades around the zoo and gives gifts to some of the animals. The parade route takes guests through South America and Africa with Santa giving treats along the way.
Dickerson Park Zoo
1401 W. Norton Rd.
Springfield, MO 65803
10 a.m. Nov. 30
