Friday, December 5th| 4:00pm – 9:00pm @ MU Health Care Pavillion

Friday, December 5th| 4:00pm – 9:00pm @ MU Health Care Pavillion

The Magic Mistletoe Festival is a FREE holiday event for all ages on December 5, 2025! Experience Columbia’s enchanting new Christmas festival at the MU Health Care Pavilion from 4-9pm. Enjoy a spectacular tree lighting, community caroling, holiday shopping from local makers, festive activities, seasonal treats and more. Mark your calendar for this magical winter celebration that supports Love Columbia!

Town Square

  • Tree Lighting Ceremony
  • Community Caroling
  • Merry ‘Ol Missouri Performance

Holiday Market

  • Local Maker Booths
  • Gift Wrapping Station

Family Activities

  • Character Meet & Greet
  • Games & Crafts
  • Ornament Decorating
  • Cookie Decorating

Seasonal Treats

  • Themed Food Vendors
  • Limited Edition Mugs
  • Hot Beverage Stations
  • S’mores Stations

Festival Features

  • Lighted Walkway
  • 16 foot Christmas Tree
  • Magic Mistletoe
  • Sensory Lounge

Supporting Our Community

  • Love Columbia
  • Toy Donations
  • Gift Donations
  • Adopt a Family

Interactive Booths

🎄 Activity Hosts: Host one of our themed activity booths and represent your brand while having fun with festival goers. The activity and space will be ready for you and your team to host! All you need to do is bring some marketing materials and come have fun.

Host an Activity!

Food & Beverage Vendors

☕ Food & Beverage: Warm hearts and bellies with seasonal treats. Serve up beverages, festive bites, and holiday delights to festival-goers exploring the Magic Mistletoe Festival.

See Details!

Maker Booths

🎁 Maker Booths: Showcase your handcrafted treasures to hundreds of holiday shoppers! Your 8ft table space puts your unique gifts, decor, and seasonal creations in front of families seeking that perfect Christmas present.

Apply for a Space!

Sponsorships

✨ Sponsorships: Illuminate your brand at Columbia’s magical new holiday tradition! From innovative Foundation Sponsors to the Tree Lighting, Walkway, Santa, or Ornament sponsorships, align your business with the joy of the season. 

See the Sponsorship Options

Volunteers

🔔 Volunteers: Join the holiday spirit team and help make The Magic Mistletoe Festival a sparkling success! With multiple shifts throughout the day, volunteers help create magical moments while being part of Columbia’s newest Christmas tradition. Great for individuals, groups, and families.
Be a Volunteer

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