Around The Ozarks

11/27/2025

Bass Pro Shops now has an ice skating experience! 🤩 Very cool, Bass Pro Shops!

11/27/2025

Keep up with local racing on ORPtv! 🏎️🏁

11/26/2025

In Springfield, landfill tonnage nearly doubles between Thanksgiving and New Year’s and much of what ends up in the trash could have been reused, donated, composted or recycled.

Read our latest blog post for a few simple ways to reduce waste and make your holidays more sustainable without sacrificing any of the fun, food or festivities! ➡ https://www.springfieldmo.gov/Blog.aspx?IID=49

11/26/2025

Check out a few events happening Around the Ozarks THIS WEEKEND, November 27th through the 30th!

- Particpate in Springfield-Greene County Park Board's 31st annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving, November 27th, in downtown Spiringfield! 🦃🏃🚶🏻‍♀️🏅
- Participate in Ozark Community Center's Turkey Scramble on Thanksgiving, November 27th, in Ozark! 🦃🏃🚶🏻‍♀️🏅
- Enjoy FREE Ice Skating atSpringfield-Greene County Park Board's Festival of Lights 2025 on Friday, November 28th, at Brightspeed Ice Park! ⛸🤩🥳
- The City of Springfield, MO presents Santa Weekends, November 28th and 29th, at Park Central Square in downtown Springfield! 🎅🎶🎄❄️
- Gillioz Theatre presents National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation as part of their Fall Classics series on Friday, November 28th, at Gillioz Theatre in Springfield! 🎥🎬🎄🍿😂
- Support local business during Small Business Saturday on Saturday, November 29th, in Downtown Springfield! 🛍🎁👍
- Support local business during Small Business Weekend this weekend, on Historic C-Street in Springfield! 🛍🎁👍
- Aurora’s Community Christmas is Saturday, November 29th, in downtown Aurora! 🎄🌟⛄❄️🎅🥳
- Springfield-Greene County Park Board and Friends Of The Garden present 7th annual Gardens Aglow is this weekend, and select dates through December 28th, at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden in Springfield! ✨🌟🎄😍

Click the link below to check out more events on our Community Calendar.
https://aroundtheozarks.com/event-page/

11/26/2025

See restaurants open around the Ozarks on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025. 😋

The following restaurants are open around the Ozarks on Thanksgiving Day, November 27th, 2025.

11/26/2025

🍁 Free Thanksgiving Meal – Wednesday, November 26th 🍁
5:00–6:30 PM at The Fairbanks Community Hub

Come share a warm, delicious Thanksgiving meal with your neighbors! All are welcome, and meals will be served first come, first serve.

We’ll gather for good food, connection, and community as we head into the holiday weekend. 🧡

Please note: The Drew Lewis Foundation will not be hosting Community Dinner on Thanksgiving Day. This Wednesday meal will take its place for the week.

A huge thank-you to for generously sponsoring this community event and helping ensure everyone has a place at the table. 🙌

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We can’t wait to see you there!

11/26/2025

Dr. Sue Head is back for part two, and this conversation goes even deeper. Megan and Sue talk honestly about the tension women feel between confidence and insecurity, leadership and family, capacity and calling. Sue shares more of her personal stories, the moments that shaped how she leads today, and the lessons she wishes more women knew earlier in their careers and in motherhood.

Thanks to our sponsor, Ozark Veterinary Clinic!

Listen on your favorite podcasting platform or at aroundtheozarks.com.

THE REAL DEAL CONVERSATIONS INTRODUCING… The Real Deal Conversations with Megan Deal shares real stories and meaningful conversations to encourage, inspire, and equip you for life’s challenges—whether it’s mental health, relationships, work, or leadership. Through personal experiences and in...

11/26/2025

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11/26/2025

PSA - In observance of Thanksgiving, our office will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, December 1st.

11/26/2025

Escapee is back in custody. Missouri DMV has several new rules that drivers need to know. Pappo's Pizzeria adding new local shop! Branson Mall getting new life. And crowds galore-- brace yourself! That and more NOW on ATO!

Thanks to our sponsors Springfield-Greene County Park Board, Thompson Sales, Kitchenland USA, Advanced Car Care Center, and Smouse Bros!

11/26/2025

Abby is in this morning with your Thanksgiving forecast! Unsettled weather could also impact travel this weekend. Tune into Around the Ozarks Wake Up Weather for all the details.