Christmas & Winter Events in Sikeston – December 2025

Your Complete Guide to Local Holiday Happenings

Sikeston comes alive every December with parades, light shows, church tours, Santa meet-and-greets, and cozy moments that make the season shine. Whether you’re planning family activities, date nights, or festive outings with friends, this guide includes events happening in our region this December! 

Friday, December 5

HDS Christmas Tree Lighting & Dashing Through Downtown Parade of Lights

⏰ Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Legion Park & Historic Downtown Sikeston
Hosted by: Historic Downtown Sikeston & Sikeston Parks & Recreation

Celebrate Sikeston’s official kickoff to Christmas! Enjoy live music, the lighting of the town Christmas tree, the opening of Santa’s Village, festive wagon rides, food trucks, and the glowing Parade of Lights through Historic Downtown.

Santa’s Village – Opening Night

📅 Dates: December 5–31
📍 Location: Legion Park
Hosted by: Sikeston Parks & Recreation

Stroll through a magical holiday walk-through filled with lights, displays, and photo-ready Christmas charm. Open nightly through the end of December.

Saturday, December 6

Donuts with Santa

⏰ Time: 9:00–11:00 a.m.
📍 Location: Clinton Building, Sikeston Recreation Complex
Hosted by: Sikeston Parks & Recreation

Visit with Santa, enjoy donuts, write Christmas lists, and take festive photos during this family-favorite event.

Holiday Cookie-Making Workshop at Carson’s

⏰ Time: 2:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Carson’s Restaurant & Catering, 104 E. Front St.
💲 Cost: $50/person
📝 Registration: Sign up required
Hosted by: Carson’s Restaurant & Catering

Learn decorative cookie techniques and create beautiful holiday treats to take home.

Sunday, December 7

Holiday Harmonies

⏰ Time: 6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Malone Park Center for the Arts, 132 W. Center St.
Hosted by: Malone Park Center for the Arts & Bootheel River Symphony

A festive evening featuring orchestral Christmas music, treats, and a fun ugly sweater contest.

Bring Your Letter & Take a Photo with Santa – Edge Realty

⏰ Time: 1:00–3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Edge Realty, 600 N. Main St., Suite A
Hosted by: Edge Realty

Bring your wish list and take a photo with Santa in a family-friendly come-and-go setting.

Tuesday, December 9

Winter Doorhanger Paint Party

⏰ Time: 6-8 pm
📍 Location: Malone Park Center for the Arts, 132 W. Center St.
💲 Cost: $40/person
📝 Registration: Required
Hosted by: Malone Park Center for the Arts & Dirty Timbers

Create a 22-inch tall winter doorhanger with all supplies provided. No painting experience necessary — just bring holiday cheer!

Wednesday, December 10

Holiday Workshop: “The Ghosts of Strategy – Past, Present, & Yet to Come”

⏰ Time: 12:00–1:30 p.m.
📍 Location: Center Street Station (Redhawk Room), 104 E. Center St.
Hosted by: Center Street Station

A reflective, Dickens-inspired workshop designed to help attendees look back at the year, assess goals, and plan for a powerful year ahead.

Friday, December 12

Meet & Greet with Santa – Cricket Wireless

⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Cricket Wireless – 600 N. Main St., Suite B
Hosted by: Cricket Wireless

Stop in for Santa photos, snacks, giveaways, and exclusive holiday promos at this drop-in family event.

Friday, December 19

Meet & Greet with The Grinch – Cricket Wireless

⏰ Time: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Cricket Wireless – 605 Brunt Blvd.
Hosted by: Cricket Wireless

Enjoy treats, photos, and silly holiday fun with the Grinch himself.

Annual Scott County Christmas Church Tour

⏰ Time: 4:30–7:30 p.m.
📍 Locations Include:

• Concordia Lutheran Church – 836 Park Ave., Sikeston

• First Christian Church – 1006 N. Main St., Sikeston

• First Baptist Church – 1101 N. Main St., Sikeston

• First United Methodist Church – 1307 N. Main St., Sikeston

• Hunter Memorial Presbyterian Church – 723 Allen Blvd., Sikeston

• Open Door Fellowship Church – 204 Jackson, Sikeston

• Eisleben Lutheran Church – 432 Lutheran Ln, Scott City

• St. Denis Catholic Church - 135 N. Winchester, Benton

• St. Lawrence Catholic Church + 1848 Log Church – 1017 State Hwy A, New Hamburg

Hosted by: Participating Scott County Churches

A peaceful, self-guided open-house tour featuring holiday decor, treats, music, and the sacred beauty of the season.

Authentic German Christmas Market – Day 1

⏰ Time: 4:30–8:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Concordia Lutheran Church
Hosted by: Concordia Lutheran Church

Enjoy German-inspired foods, handcrafted ornaments, kids’ activities, fire pits, and a special visit from St. Nicholas.

Saturday, December 20

Authentic German Christmas Market – Day 2

⏰ Time: 10:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Concordia Lutheran Church

A continuation of holiday traditions, crafts, music, and German treats.

⭐ Ongoing Seasonal Highlight

Light Up Sikeston with the Hope of Jesus

📅 Dates: Opening ceremony held November 29, 2025 — display runs nightly through early January
📍 Location: 1221 N. Ingram Rd., near Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Grounds
Hosted by: Light Up Sikeston with the Hope of Jesus (local churches, businesses & volunteers)

A drive-through Christmas light display created by local community groups. Tune your radio to the posted station to enjoy synchronized music and lights. This free, family-friendly attraction is a treasured Sikeston tradition and the perfect way to end a holiday outing.

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December in Sikeston is full of heart, community, tradition, and joyful celebration. Whether you're crafting, caroling, touring historic churches, meeting Santa, enjoying concerts, or soaking up the glow of Christmas lights, there’s something happening in our region for you to enjoy this holiday season!