Looking for fun things to do in Springfield, Missouri this Thanksgiving week? Here are the top 5 events, festivals, and holiday activities happening around Springfield and the Ozarks from November 24–30, 2025 — including the Turkey Trot 5K, Farmers Market of the Ozarks Holiday Market, Gillioz Theatre Christmas shows, Cassidy Station Christmas Kickoff, and Gardens Aglow at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden.
I’m Walt the Realtor with Coldwell Banker, and this is your weekly Springfield events guide — helping you stay connected with everything happening in our city, from local entertainment to community highlights and family fun.
🏃 Turkey Trot 5K – Burn off some pie Thanksgiving morning while supporting Ozarks Food Harvest and the Developmental Center of the Ozarks.
🛍️ Farmers Market of the Ozarks – Shop local treats at the Holiday Market and 417 Craft Crawl.
🎬 Gillioz Theatre – Enjoy Christmas Vacation or A Charlie Brown Christmas with live music.
🎄 Cassidy Station Christmas Kickoff – Two days of festive shopping, ice skating, and a holiday drone show at Estes Farms.
🌌 Gardens Aglow – Experience 225,000 lights winding through koi ponds and bridges at Mizumoto Stroll Garden.
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Event links:
ParkBoard.org | LoveYourFarmer.com | GilliozTheatre.com | CassidyStation.com | FriendsOfTheGarden.org
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love that the Turkey Trot is a major community fundraiser! It’s one of the best ways to kick off the holiday