All Aboard for the Kids FREE Jolly Trolley train ride in Coleman Hawkins Park!     Be sure to check the 2023 Downtown Holiday Schedule for a complete list of activities and events!

Once Upon A Time Downtown Print your scavenger hunt map, or stop in to see Santa for a map and a FREE coloring book & crayons from one of Santa's helpers at Altec. Find a Baby Elf at one of the participating Downtown businesses Have an employee stamp your map Repeat at least 4 more […]

Who doesn't love a Messiah Sing-A-Long? Join us for an afternoon of fun as First Presbyterian Church and St. Joseph Community Chorus host a FREE, come as you are Messiah Sing-A-Long. No dress code, no cost, no sign up! Just show up and sing! Bring your score if you have it. If not, we'll have […]

Soca Juke Box will perform at the Imagine Eleven Christmas Show on ​Sunday, December 3rd at 6:00 pm at First Lutheran Church, 302 South 10th Street, Saint Joseph, MO. This FREE event is a thank you to the community for supporting the vision of ​Imagine Eleven "to care, encourage, and support one another to strengthen our community."   […]

Come and see Santa at Toe Beans Coffee House from 9am - 2pm. This is a FREE event and pictures are encouraged.   CAT Designs Jewelry will also be on site with jewelry and miniature sales.

Home Free - Reserved Seating - Doors 6:30pm / Show 7:30pm Sale Dates and Times: Public Onsale : Fri, 16 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM Patreon Presale : Tue, 13 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM Fan Presale : Thu, 15 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM Venue Presale : Thu, 15 Jun 2023 at 10:00 AM […]

Enjoy the magic of the holiday season downtown this year!  We invite you to bring your friends and family downtown to experience all the fun activities, great places to eat and unique shops with specialty gift options for everyone on your list. Dec 9th - Saturday FREE pictures with The Grinch  Find the Roaming Snowman […]

To heat up the competition for the Inaugural Bill Snyder Basketball Classic, The Restoration Natatorium will be hosting a Can Food Drive Contest & Pregame Get Together  - Packed with family fun holiday activities and games centered around the rivalry between K State and Mizzou.  Complete with complementary holiday refreshments. The college that donates the […]

KRAMPUSNACHT DOWNTOWN ST JOSEPH Schedule and locations: 2:00-5:00pm: Krampus-themed specials and activities from local businesses (see map below or print at home!) 4-5 pm: Photo Opps with "The Krampus" - Mokaska Coffee 5:00pm: The Story of Krampus - The Trail Theatre 5:30pm: Krampus Parade throughout Downtown (See below for parade route and additional information for […]

Holiday who-be what-ee? The Grinch has taught us a lot through his interesting personality. With time, we understood that it was not Christmas he hated; it was feeling lonely and neglected by the people near him because of the holiday, so make sure you visit him inside the enclosed downtown gazebo turned “Winter Wonderland” in […]

Come out and hear the story of Krampus with local story teller Jay Claywell! This event is free - Sponsored by Oracles Eye, Mokaska, & The Trail Theatre. Parade will follow the storytime. For more info about Krampusnacht visit the event page at https://facebook.com/events/s/krampusnacht-downtown-2023/613100884359137/

A landmark event is set for Saturday, December 9 as the St. Joseph Sports Commission will host the Inaugural Bill Snyder Basketball Classic which will feature the Kansas State Wildcats against the Missouri Tigers in a marquee, non-conference women’s basketball game on N.S. Hillyard Court at Civic Arena. Tip time for the game is currently […]