Elf The Musical at The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
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Friday December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 13 2p.m. and 7:30 p.m. And lastly Sunday December 14 at 2 p.m.
Address: 100 Willis Ave, Columbia Mo, Mo 65202, United States
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Open to public
Family Friendly
Ticket/Pass Required
Elf the Musical
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Based on the beloved holiday film, Elf The Musical is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who sets off to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Bursting with joyful songs, festive spirit, and laugh-out-loud moments, this family-friendly musical is a delightful celebration of love, acceptance, and the magic of Christmas. Elf is the perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages—spreading cheer by singing loud for all to hear!
Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Elf The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
11 a.m. on Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 & 13 | 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 &14
Trivia & Brunch With Nclusion Plus at Hexagon Alley: Sponsored by Liberty Family Medicine
For just $12, your ticket includes 3 rounds of Drag Entertainment, the chance to test your knowledge in 4 rounds of Trivia, and the option to order dinner and enjoy your favorite drink from the Hexagon Alley kitchen. This is NOT a BYOB event; Food and beverages can be purchased from Hexagon Alley.
Drag Performances by:
Hostess: Venus O'Hara, Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2025
TBA
Special Guest: TBA
Special thanks to our event sponsors: Liberty Family Medicine for making this show possible. Liberty Family Medicine holds a BIZ Membership. Interested in becoming an Nclusion Plus Member? Explore our membership options today. https://www.nclusionplus.com/membership
This will be an in-person, family-friendly show suitable for all ages. Seating is limited, so get your tickets while they last. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the show starts promptly at 11:00 AM.
Ticket Link: https://www.nclusionplus.com/event-details/hexagon12132025
Wassail Stroll
The District's Wassail Stroll is back for the second year! Come explore The District and get your Wassail tastings from participating businesses! From 2-5pm you can taste Wassail samples at participating businesses. You will pick up a ballot from the business, then vote on your favorite wassail! The business who gets the most votes wins bragging rights and a poster to prove it!
Nutcracker Tea Party– Presented by Columbia Ballet
Join us for a magical afternoon at our Nutcracker Tea Party! Guests will enjoy sweet treats and tea, craft their own mini nutcracker, and dance the afternoon away at our festive Nutcracker dance party. Families will also have the chance to meet and take photos with beloved Nutcracker characters — a perfect holiday keepsake! Each guest will take home a special gift bag to remember this enchanting celebration of dance, holiday cheer, and community.
Activities Include:
• Sweet treats & tea
• Mini nutcracker decorating craft
• Photos with Nutcracker characters
• Festive holiday dance party
• Gift bags for all attendees
Ticket Information:
• Children: $35 (includes one complimentary raffle ticket)
• Adults: $20
• Additional raffle tickets available for purchase
✨ Use promo code EARLY by November 23rd to save $5 off each ticket! ✨
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Mizzou New Music Ensemble with John Orfe
This Mizzou New Music Ensemble concert will feature the celebrated composer John Orfe.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Holiday Home Tour
2025 Missouri Symphony League Holiday Home Tour Presented by Mercedes Benz of Columbia
Saturday, Dec. 6: 10am - 5 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 7: 1-5pm
The Missouri Symphony League invites you to tour four beautiful Columbia homes decorated for the holidays.
PURCHASE TICKETS at www.themosy.org
Supporting Sponsors: EVORG Properties, LaBrunerie Financial, Restoration Eyecare
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Holiday Home Tour
Since 1984, The Missouri Symphony League has coordinated The Holiday Home Tour to bring holiday cheer to you and raise funds for The Missouri Symphony. Join us and visit four beautiful homes decked out for the season.
2025 Missouri Symphony League Holiday Home Tour Presented by Mercedes Benz of Columbia
Saturday, Dec. 6: 10am - 5 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 7: 1-5pm
The Missouri Symphony League invites you to tour four beautiful Columbia homes decorated for the holidays.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Click here for more information on this year’s featured homes and past Holiday Home Tours.
Supporting Sponsors: EVORG Properties, LaBrunerie Financial, Restoration Eyecare
Living Windows Festival 2025
The District is full of holiday spirit and ready to welcome back our annual Living Windows Festival! Join us on Dec. 5th from 6-8 pm for live performances, open houses, shopping, stunning holiday decor all through The Distric. Enjoy Kenny Green’s roasted chestnuts in The Wishtree Courtyard! Christkindlemarkt at Günter Hans and Pics with Santa at Simmons Bank! See our participating businesses listed below!
Remember! FREE Horse Drawn Carriage rides provided by The District, every Saturday and Sunday the first three full weekends in December!
Parking is FREE in downtown garages after 6 pm. Parking is also FREE all weekend long, so come join the fun! It's good to be here!
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Small Business Saturday in The District
This Nov. 29, we want to share Shop Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition that celebrates small and local businesses like the ones in downtown Columbia. Enjoy the best deals of the season from your favorite downtown retailers, and remember that parking is free in garages on the weekends.
So mark your calendar for Nov. 29th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® with us. It's good to be here!
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Orr Street Studios
Junior Achievement in Central Missouri Presents: Merry Moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Free photos, cookies and & JA educational materials.
Silent auction to benefit Junior Achievement in Central Missouri.
Fall Choral Union Concert
This concert will feature performances by the MU Choral Union. Tickets $23 - $29. Ticket price is inclusive of all taxes and fees. Inquiries can be directed to the University Concert Series at tickets@concertseries.org.
Lloyd Warden's A frame Jazz at Cafe Berlin
The monthly A frame Jazz Jam is an opportunity to give back to the jazz community here in Columbia.
The support over the years has been tremendous! What hipper place than Cafe Berlin to host this evening of jazz vibes each month!
The evening starts at 7:00 and goes till 10:00! Doors at the cafe open at 5 for folks wanting to dine and drink prior!
The House band will play the 1st set and the jazz jam will start at 8:00. A sign up sheet will be available.
House Band
Trevor Phillippe - saxes
Sam Luetkemeyer- piano
Bennett Howe - bass
Loyd Warden - drums
The artwork on the site is from David Stone Martin
Family Art Night
Come join CAL at the MU Family Impact Center for a night of family art fun. On November 19, Mary of the Columbia Art League will teach a free fall themed art class for families at 105 E. Ash ST, Second Floor, Columbia MO 65203. Class runs from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Where in the World Has the Library Been? The Public Library Movement in Columbia
Learn about your library's evolution, from the first attempt to establish services in the 1840s to the building of the current Columbia Public Library, headquarters of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system. Long-time staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the library's many locations and the movers and shakers who wanted our community to be on the forefront of literacy and culture, building on our small town's "Athens of the West" reputation as we were home to the University of Missouri, Baptist Female College (now Stephens College) and Christian College (now Columbia College). Thank you to our event co-sponsor, Daniel Boone Regional Library.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Maude Vintage 25th Anniversary!
Maude Vintage located in downtown Columbia, Missouri is celebrating 25 years of business on November 7th, 2025, 12PM-5PM. Come by the store at 9 N 10th Street for all your vintage clothing needs, anniversary deals and goodies!
Craft & Vendor Event
Come and start your holiday shopping at the American Legion. Homemade crafts and vendors to shop. Entry is free to the public. There will be a raffle to raise money for the Toys for Tots program. You are not required to be there to win the raffle items.
Holiday Shop Hop, The District Lighting & Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Kick Off!
You’re invited to The District’s annual Holiday Shop Hop & Holiday Lighting! The kick-off to our holiday season! This all-day shopping event will include special offers from your favorite downtown retailers, along with complimentary refreshments for your enjoyment. Check with your favorite retailers for their holiday store hours.
The horse-drawn carriages are back as well! And everyone LOVED Bill and Bob sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome King and Dan!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the courtyard by Serendipity Salon & Gallery Come early to grab your tickets before they run out! Free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
Come join the holiday fun!
The Rocky Horror Show
The Rocky Horror Show
By Richard O'Brien
October 30 - November 9, 2025
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
That “Sweet Transvestite” and his motley crew did the “Time Warp” on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!
This production is a wild, campy, and outrageous celebration of individuality, freedom, and self-expression. It contains strong language, sexual themes, partial nudity, flashing lights, and audience interaction.
Licensed through Concord Theatricals.
NutriZou
NutriZou is a pro bono nutrition coaching service provided by MU dietetic students under the supervision of a registered dietitian nutritionist. Appointments are needed for sessions at 105 E. Ash ST, Second Floor, Columbia MO 65203. For more information email Jennifer.anderson@missouri.edu
Guest Artist: Beyond This Point
The Mizzou New Music Initiative will present special guest artist Beyond This Point.
Caring Hearts and Hands - Lights For Love Memorial Luminary Glow
Help us light up the night in memory of those we have lost, whether recently or long ago. We welcome sponsorships of our event, as well as $20 donations to purchase a luminary. Go to our website to learn more and to purchase a luminary.
The History of Sound at Ragtag Cinema
Check website for viewing times
.https://ragtagcinema.org/film/the-history-of-sound/
In 1917, at the Boston Music Conversatory, singer Lionel (Paul Mescal) and composer David (Josh O’Connor) bond over their mutual devotion to folk music and fall into a fleeting love affair. Years later, the pair reconnect and embark on an impromptu journey to collect traditional folk songs in rural Maine. This surprise reunion and the music they encounter shapes Lionel’s life for decades to come. From director Oliver Hermanus (Living) comes a quiet romance exploring the lifelong bonds that music creates.
2025 James Hardie Fall Parade of Homes
Discover your dream home at the 2025 James Hardie Fall Parade of Homes! Tour stunning new construction homes from Columbia's premier builders and explore the latest trends in home design and craftsmanship. From innovative layouts to cutting-edge features, these showcase homes offer endless inspiration for your next project or purchase.
Join us October 25-26, 1:00-5:00 PM for this FREE community event. Plan your perfect route at columbiaparadeofhomes.com, where you'll find interactive maps and complete builder details. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to step inside homes that represent the best of the best in local construction!
Presented by the Home Builders Association of Columbia
Halloweenie in The District
Join us in The District, Downtown Columbia, on Friday, October 24th for our annual family-friendly trick or treat event - Halloweenie!
District businesses will be handing out candy from 4 pm until 6 pm (or until the candy runs out).
We cannot wait to see you at Columbia's largest & safest trick-or-treating event! Remember! Parking is FREE in our downtown garages for the first hour, after 6pm and all weekend long! We can’t wait to see you!
#It’s Good To Be Here!
Free Crime prevention training
Learn Crime prevention methods from a CPD Officer and become a member of Columbia Neighborhood Watch
COMO Flavors
Experience the Best of our Local Cuisine. From the hottest up-and-coming restaurants, to decades old staples, COMO Flavors is a showcase of the community's favorite restaurants across every culture and cuisine.
How It Works:
Food from over a dozen restaurants can be purchased using ticket books (10 tickets) sold in advance or upon your arrival for $35.00
Each restaurant will sell a sample sized portion for 1 ticket, and larger portions and meals for multiple tickets
We encourage our patrons to sample as many restaurants as possible, and to return to their favorites in the weeks and months after the festival to experience everything they have to offer.
For those who simply want to enjoy the weather and listen to live music, the festival itself is free to attend, not requiring the purchase of a ticket book.
Sips for The Symphony
Raise a glass as we celebrate the Missouri Symphony!
Please join us for the second annual Sips for the Symphony Cocktail Party, an evening celebrating music, community, and generosity. This fundraiser, hosted by The Missouri Symphony League, will be held on Friday, October 17, from 7-9 pm at Orr Street Studios. Join us for signature cocktails curated by our celebrity bartenders, a whiskey pull experience, and our exclusive designer purse auction. We will have several surprise elements as well! Enjoy live entertainment by The Five Pastelitos, a Latin and Jazz fusion ensemble.
All proceeds benefit The Missouri Symphony and its mission to make symphonic music and symphonic music education more accessible in mid-Missouri.
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