Upcoming Events - Lakewide @ Lake of the Ozarks
Favorite Events:
Winter Fun With Kids:
Having fun with family and friends is a great experience. Old Kinderhook has made a beautiful ice skating rink for everyone to enjoy. It opens on Thanksgiving day from 3pm to 10pm. The regular schedule is from 5pm to 10pm on Monday to Friday, and from 1pm to 10pm on Saturday and Sunday. I want to thank Old Kinderhook for organizing a fun winter outing for the whole family.
Make sure you don’t miss this outing that is both hilarious and affordable. The price for a skating session is $10, and the cost to rent ice skates is also $10.
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Christmas Lights (Drive Through):
The Enchanted Village of Lights is located in Laurie, Missouri. It’s an amazing display that captures the joy and spirit of Christmas. If you haven’t seen these lights yet, you’re missing out. This 27-acre light show has over 250 displays. Every year, we are treated to this beautiful display of lights and holiday cheer. It’s the perfect way to get into the holiday spirit. And the best part? You don’t even have to leave your vehicle, so it’s comfortable and cozy.
The lights are open from Friday, November 17, 2023, until December 31, 2023. On Sundays through Thursdays, they are open from 5 pm to 9 pm. They are open from 5 pm to 10 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. They are also open on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas night. The Enchanted Village of Lights is about 10-15 minutes away from Lake Breeze Resort, just up Highway 5.
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Christmas Lights (Walking Tour):
The Festival of Lights at the Shrine of St. Patrick, located on Hwy 5 in Laurie, is the oldest light park in the area. It started in 1981 with hundreds of lights on the buildings and grounds, and it has grown every year since then. The Festival of Lights has become one of the most popular places to visit. Using over 4,000 strings of lights, Jesus and His Mother, Mary, represent the true meaning of Christmas.
The St. Patrick Festival of Lights is open daily from 5 to 10 p.m. starting from Thanksgiving through January 7th. On Fridays, from 6 to 8 p.m. Starting on December 1st, there will be hot cocoa and candy canes for everyone. There is no charge for this beautiful light display – it is St. Patrick’s gift to the community. On December 10th, from 4 to 8 p.m., there will be a live nativity called “O Holy Night.” There will also be refreshments, carolers, St. Nicholas, and a bonfire. Noah, the camel from Sunrise Safari, will make a special appearance at the live nativity.
The Festival of Lights will be on the grounds of The National Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Church and St. Patrick Catholic Church, 176 Marian Drive, Laurie. For more information, visit mothersshrine.com.
Read through our post on “Fun Things To Do – Shrine of Mary”
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Viewing and Learning About Eagles
Get out your coats, hats and gloves for one of the most popular winter events at the Lake of the Ozarks. Ameren Missouri will host the 25th annual Lake of the Ozarks Eagle Days at the Lake on Saturday, January 6, 2024. The first live eagle program held in 1999 attracted 651 participants. Today approximately 1,500 – 2,000 people attend each day of the event. Bring your binoculars.
This event has a variety of activities and locations as described below:
Public Fishing Tournament
The Big Bass Bash is a big bass fishing tournament. It happens at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri and Grand Lake in Oklahoma. The tournament is for weekend anglers to win cash prizes. In 2023, the prize was $100,000 and there were over $330,000 in cash and prizes. Come and have fun at the Big Bass Bash. You might catch the bass of a lifetime! Lake Breeze Resort is located near the Red Oak weigh-in. It is at the 2.5 MM on the Niangua Arm. You can check with us to see if we have cabins and slips available.
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Car Show (Huge!):
Hot Summer Nights is a great way to spend your Friday night! Its a excellent car show along the Bagnell dam strip hosted once a month in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the classic cars, race cars, new custom cars and enjoy dinner on the strip, and sneak in a little shopping. The theme for this year is Still Cruisin’.
See the other car shows at Fun Things To Do – Hot Summer Nights @ Bagnell Dam or get regular updates from the Hot Summer Nights Facebook.
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Ozark Amphitheater Comedy Night:
Tom Segura is a stand-up comedian that is visiting Ozarks Amphitheater on June 8th. This is something we should all see more of is our funniest comedians. What a great night out in the most beautiful month of the year.
The Ozark Amphitheater is just down the road from Lake Breeze Resort. The resort offers round trip rides (from the resort) for $20 per person door to door. Sign up for a Concert Ride With Our Front Desk.
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Car Show (Huge!):
Hot Summer Nights is a great way to spend your Friday night! Its a excellent car show along the Bagnell dam strip hosted once a month in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the classic cars, race cars, new custom cars and enjoy dinner on the strip, and sneak in a little shopping. The theme for this year is Still Cruisin’.
See the other car shows at Fun Things To Do – Hot Summer Nights @ Bagnell Dam or get regular updates from the Hot Summer Nights Facebook.
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Ozark Amphitheater Comedy Night:
Nothing better than the sweet sound of Country Folk Music. Oliver Anthony is a country-folk singer-songwriter with great songs such as Rich Men North of Richmond, I Want To Go Home and Rich Mans Gold. He’ll be at Ozark Amphitheater on June 15th, 2024 with his Out Of The Wood Tour.
The Ozark Amphitheater is just down the road from Lake Breeze Resort. The resort offers round trip rides (from the resort) for $20 per person door to door. Sign up for a Concert Ride With Our Front Desk.
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Car Show (Huge!):
Hot Summer Nights is a great way to spend your Friday night! Its a excellent car show along the Bagnell dam strip hosted once a month in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the classic cars, race cars, new custom cars and enjoy dinner on the strip, and sneak in a little shopping. The theme for this year is Still Cruisin’.
See the other car shows at Fun Things To Do – Hot Summer Nights @ Bagnell Dam or get regular updates from the Hot Summer Nights Facebook.
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Car Show (Huge!):
Hot Summer Nights is a great way to spend your Friday night! Its a excellent car show along the Bagnell dam strip hosted once a month in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the classic cars, race cars, new custom cars and enjoy dinner on the strip, and sneak in a little shopping. The theme for this year is Still Cruisin’.
See the other car shows at Fun Things To Do – Hot Summer Nights @ Bagnell Dam or get regular updates from the Hot Summer Nights Facebook.
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Boat Races Week:
The Shootout Boat Races offers pre-party event: Shootout Street Party. This is my favorite!
Many of the race boats, their rigs, matching cars, etc., are on display. Walk up and down the strip and view up close the seating, the motors, the fantastic paint jobs on these race boats. This is a do not miss event and is typically on the Wednesday night before the races. This year August 21st, 2024.
On Friday, prior to race day, is the Poly Lift Poker Run. The event registration is at Captain Ron’s from 9-10 a.m. Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 10 a.m. Stops Include: Big Dick’s Halfway Inn, Red Fox, Patriot’s Point, Larry’s on the lake, Nautifish Rum Bar, The Cave, Waves & Wheels Boardwalk, Landshark Bar & Grill, Paradise, Franky & Louie’s, Neon Taco. The price includes breakfast coupon, poker hand & t-shirts for Captain and first mate. For more specifics see. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Poker Run.
The Shootout Boat Races brings in power boaters from around the world to compete in this one-of-a-kind event. The proceeds from the race and from Captain Ron’s is donated to local charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, with over $3M raised to date. The races are actually on Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th. 2024 will be the 36th Annual Shootout race.
See other Fun Things To Do at the Lake on our blog.
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Boat Race Week:
The Shootout Boat Race has a pre-race event: Shootout Poly Lift Poker Run
On Friday, prior to race day, is the Poly Lift Poker Run. The event registration is at Captain Ron’s from 9-10 a.m. Mandatory Driver’s Meeting at 10 a.m. Stops Include: Big Dick’s Halfway Inn, Red Fox, Patriot’s Point, Larry’s on the lake, Nautifish Rum Bar, The Cave, Waves & Wheels Boardwalk, Landshark Bar & Grill, Paradise, Franky & Louie’s, Neon Taco. The price includes breakfast coupon, poker hand & t-shirts for Captain and first mate. For more specifics see. The Lake of the Ozarks Shootout Poker Run.
The Shootout Boat Races brings in power boaters from around the world to compete in this one-of-a-kind event. The proceeds from the race and from Captain Ron’s is donated to local charities, including the Make-a-Wish Foundation, with over $3M raised to date. The races are actually on Saturday and Sunday, August 24th and 25th. 2024 will be the 36th Annual Shootout race.
See other Fun Things To Do at the Lake on our blog.
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Car Show (Huge!):
Hot Summer Nights is a great way to spend your Friday night! Its a excellent car show along the Bagnell dam strip hosted once a month in the summer at Lake of the Ozarks. Check out the classic cars, race cars, new custom cars and enjoy dinner on the strip, and sneak in a little shopping. The theme for this year is Still Cruisin’.
See the other car shows at Fun Things To Do – Hot Summer Nights @ Bagnell Dam or get regular updates from the Hot Summer Nights Facebook.
[Read Event Details]Public Fishing Tournament
The Big Bass Bash is a big bass fishing tournament. It happens at Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri and Grand Lake in Oklahoma. The tournament is for weekend anglers to win cash prizes. In 2023, the prize was $100,000 and there were over $330,000 in cash and prizes. Come and have fun at the Big Bass Bash. You might catch the bass of a lifetime! Lake Breeze Resort is located near the Red Oak weigh-in. It is at the 2.5 MM on the Niangua Arm. You can check with us to see if we have cabins and slips available.
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