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Things to Do in Christian County, Missouri, in November: Shows, Open Houses, Parade

A cross-check of the Explore Christian County calendar, Finley Farms event pages and the Highlandville city website shows what is on from Nov. 5 through the Dec. 5 parade.

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Card showing the Nov. 5–7, 2026 Christmas open house in Nixa, Missouri, from the local event calendar.
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Christian County, Missouri, has a Christmas open house, a soap-making class and a holiday play starting Nov. 5, 2026, according to the Explore Christian County events calendar. The Highlandville Christmas Parade follows on Dec. 5, 2026, according to the City of Highlandville website. Listings below are as of Nov. 5, 2026.

What is happening in Christian County in early November and December?

The table lists the dated events from the Explore Christian County calendar and the City of Highlandville website.

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Christian County events: open house, soap making, A CHRISTmas Carol and Highlandville parade
Event Place Date Time
Christmas Open House at Alps Gifts & Apparel Nixa (105 S Ridgecrest Ave, ste 9) Nov. 5–7, 2026 8:30 a.m. start listed
One Nixa: Soap Making ($15 per participant) Nixa High School, Nixa Nov. 5, 2026 6 p.m.
A CHRISTmas Carol (runs Nov. 5 – Dec. 12) Ozark (1996 W Evangel St) Nov. 5, 2026 (opening show) 7 p.m.
Highlandville Christmas Parade Highlandville Dec. 5, 2026 1 p.m.
Source: Explore Christian County; City of Highlandville (2026-11-05)

A tally of these four events shows two in Nixa, one in Ozark and one in Highlandville.

Where is the Christmas Open House in Nixa?

The Christmas Open House is at Alps Gifts & Apparel, 105 S. Ridgecrest Ave., Suite 9, in Nixa, in Christian County. It runs Nov. 5–7, 2026, according to the Explore Christian County calendar.

How much is One Nixa: Soap Making?

One Nixa: Soap Making costs $15 per participant, according to the Explore Christian County calendar. It is Nov. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Nixa High School, 514 S. Nicholas Road, in Nixa. The listing says each participant leaves with a fully cured bar of soap.

When does A CHRISTmas Carol run in Ozark?

A CHRISTmas Carol runs Nov. 5 through Dec. 12, 2026, according to the Explore Christian County calendar. The Nov. 5 show starts at 7 p.m. at 1996 W. Evangel St. in Ozark, in Christian County.

When is the Highlandville Christmas Parade?

The City of Highlandville Christmas Parade is Dec. 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. The theme is “The Sounds of Christmas,” and the city asks each entry to add music to its float, such as caroling, bells or instruments.

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What events does Finley Farms list this fall?

Finley Farms, at 802 Finley Farms Ln. in Ozark, lists these events on its website:

  • Annual Stargazing & S’mores Event: a complimentary evening with live music, wood-fired pizza and the full workshop menu.
  • Fall Harvest Dinner with Wild Foods by Dyllan: a dinner with Chef Dyllan focused on foraged and farm ingredients.
  • Coffee & Cocktails Pairing Dinner: held in The Garrison, with coffee and cocktail pairings from The Workshop and Garrison teams.
  • DIY Fall Barn Quilts: a table workshop on barn-quilt patterns.
  • After Hours at The Workshop: Nov. 6, 2026, at 6 p.m., with cocktails, wine and beer specials, lattes and the Workshop menu, according to the Explore Christian County calendar and the date in the event page’s web address.
  • Holiday Pie Preorders: handcrafted pies from the Finley Farms pastry kitchen for Thanksgiving gatherings.

The Finley Farms event descriptions do not state dates for the other events, and the pie preorder page does not state a deadline. Check each event page before you go.

Which Highlandville City Hall closures fall in November?

Highlandville City Hall is closed Nov. 11, 2026, for Veterans Day, and Nov. 26–27, 2026, for Thanksgiving, according to the City of Highlandville website. Water and sewer bills are due on the 15th of the month, with penalties assessed on the 16th.

For City Hall during business hours, call 417-443-2326.

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Questions and answers

When is the Highlandville Christmas Parade in 2026?
The City of Highlandville Christmas Parade is Dec. 5, 2026, at 1 p.m. The theme is "The Sounds of Christmas," and entries are asked to add music to their floats, according to the City of Highlandville website.
How long does A CHRISTmas Carol run in Ozark, Missouri?
A CHRISTmas Carol runs Nov. 5 through Dec. 12, 2026. The Nov. 5 show is at 7 p.m. at 1996 W. Evangel St. in Ozark, according to the Explore Christian County events calendar.
How much does the One Nixa soap making class cost?
One Nixa: Soap Making costs $15 per participant. It is Nov. 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. at Nixa High School, according to the Explore Christian County events calendar.

Sources

  1. Explore Christian County (Show Me Christian County tourism): Local Events
  2. City of Highlandville
  3. Finley Farms: Annual Stargazing & S'mores Event
  4. Finley Farms: Fall Harvest Dinner with Wild Foods by Dyllan
  5. Finley Farms: Coffee & Cocktails Pairing Dinner
  6. Finley Farms: DIY Fall Barn Quilts
  7. Finley Farms: After Hours at The Workshop
  8. Finley Farms: Holiday Pie Preorders
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