Christmas in Jefferson City
38 Christmas and holiday events in and around Jefferson City, Missouri through December 31, 6 of them confirmed free: light displays, parades and tree lightings, Santa visits, holiday markets and bazaars, concerts and carols. Every listing links to its source; check it before you go, since times can change.
What Christmas and holiday events are happening in Jefferson City, MO?
JCMO Today lists 38 events in Jefferson City, Missouri for the 2026 holiday season: Christmas lights, parades, Santa visits, holiday markets and concerts, through December 31, 6 of them free, and 14 aimed at kids and families. Highlights: Christmas Home Decorating Contest (Monday, November 23 at All Around JCMO); 21st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting (Thursday, December 3 at 5:30 PM at Rotary Centennial Park); Living Windows (Friday, December 4 at 6:00 PM at Downtown Jefferson City); Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Clause (Saturday, December 5 at 2:00 PM); Big Brothers Big Sisters JC Jingle Dash 5k (Sunday, December 6 at 4:00 PM at Binder Park (Park Entrance)). The full day-by-day list is below, as of October 18, 2026.
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