Cape Girardeau Christmas Events & Things to Do 2025

Your complete guide to the best christmas events in Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas

Cape Girardeau invites families to enjoy Christmas 2025 with holiday activities around the Riverfront and downtown Broadway streets, offering warm seasonal charm and local traditions. Things to do include festive parades, winter events, and markets such as the Cape Girardeau Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza plus the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt for kids. Explore landmark neighborhoods, take in holiday lights along the Mississippi Riverwalk, and join seasonal adventures that blend community vendors, live music, and family-friendly entertainment throughout the festive season.

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Cape Girardeau Christmas Events

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Cape Girardeau Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza (Cape Girardeau, MO)

💰 $$
Saturday, November 22, 2025
📍 Osage Centre and Show Me Center

Discover a festive holiday shopping experience at the Annual Christmas Arts & Crafts Extravaganza. This premier event showcases over 300 juried vendors offering a diverse selection of high-quality, handcrafted goods perfect for unique holiday gifts. Held annually in Cape Girardeau, it's a cornerstone fundraiser for the Arts Council of Southeast...

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Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt (Cape Girardeau, MO)

💰 $
Friday, December 12, 2025
📍 Shawnee Park Center
410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Join the exciting Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt at Shawnee Park Center! Families can bring their flashlights to search for hidden candy canes scattered throughout the park. Participants will also get to decorate a bag for their sweet finds and create a special Christmas wish list for Santa. The evening concludes...

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