Enjoying the Holiday's at The Lake of the Ozarks

By Fran Campbell - December 06, 2016

'Tis the season for spreading holiday cheer and that's exactly what Fran Campbell Team want to do for you! Lake of the Ozarks is a hot spot for family fun in the summer but for those year-round homeowners and visitors, the lake is a wonderfully spirited place in December, too. If holiday adventure is what you're looking for, search no further, your favorite real estate team has some seasonal suggestions to help you and yours celebrate the holidays in your own backyard. No matter how you choose to celebrate the holiday, we hope you have an amazing time with your family and friends!

Drive-Through Holiday Light Parks

There's something truly irresistible about Christmas lights, no matter what age you are. The Lake of the Ozarks is home to four drive-through holiday light parks where you and your family can enjoy beautiful holiday light displays from the comfort and warmth of your vehicle. Whether you choose to visit one or all four of them, we're sure your whole family will love these beautiful displays.

Osage Beach Holiday Lights
Now through December 31, 2016
Osage Beach City Park
Open nightly

St. Patrick's Festival Of Lights
Now through January 1, 2017
Shrine of St. Patrick / Mother's Shrine in Laurie
Open nightly from 6:00 - 10:00 PM

Versailles City Of Lights
Now through January 1, 2017
Versailles City Park
Open nightly from dusk until midnight

Enchanted Village of Lights
Now through January 1, 2017
Laurie Fairgrounds
Open nightly from 5:00 - 9:00 PM (10:00 PM on the weekends)

Donations are greatly appreciated at most of these locations, but admission is free to each of these four parks.

Frosty Float

The Celebration Cruise boat is a Lake of the Ozarks staple and this season it's setting sail for a great cause. In collaboration with KRMS 93.5 the event proceeds will benefit local organization, Children's Learning Center. Attendees will go on a magical journey, cruising the Lake of the Ozarks and celebrating the season. Children and adults alike will enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, Christmas carols and beautiful Christmas light displays. Santa will make an appearance with special gifts for the kids!

Cruises depart on December 11 & 18th at 4 PM and sail for two hours. Tickets are $20 and you'll want to grab yours now, there are a limited supply of tickets available for each cruise. Click here to purchase tickets or visit www.CruiseLakeoftheOzarks.com.

Lake Ozark Christmas Parade

Parades and Christmas are like pumpkin pie and whip cream, they just go together! The Lake of the Ozarks Christmas Parade presents "Christmas Through The Years" Saturday, December 10th at 3:00 PM. Celebrate the holiday season at the annual Christmas parade along the historic Bagnell Dam Strip. The Lake Ozark Christmas Parade will line up at the HH & Bagnell Dam Blvd. intersection and will proceed down Bagnell Dam Blvd. toward the Dam. Immediately following the parade, Santa will greet kids and families for a bonfire at the top of Bagnell Dam Strip at Two Bit Town. Children and adults will enjoy hot cocoa, coffee and refreshments while they listen to Christmas carols.

Merry Christmas From Fran Campbell Team!

The Lake Area is truly a remarkable place to live year-round. If you are thinking about relocating to the Lake of the Ozarks, give us a call! One of our Lake Ozark realtors would be honored to help you find your dream home at the Lake of the Ozarks. In the meantime, we hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!

Contact the Fran Campbell Team to schedule a showing!