NOVEMBER

NOVEMBER 1- DECEMBER 31: Festival of Lights Parkway on N> Hwy 65 Bee Creek Rd. exit. This 2 mile drive through is the largest animated display in the area features over 1000 all new displays. 1-800214-3661. www.bransonchamber.com

NOVEMBER 1-JANUARY 5: The Trail of Lights at Shepherd of the Hills. Experience the wonderland of lights, sound, and motion at the areas biggest best drive thru display 1-800-OLD-MATT. www.theshepherdofthehills.com

NOVEMBER 2: Ozark Gatherin' at the Forsyth Community Presbyterian Church for more info call 1-417-546-4800

NOVEMBER 2-DECEMBER 29: The Port of Lights located in Kimberling City, on Table Rock Lake is known as Missouri's most spectacular drive-through holiday lighting display. For more infor call 1-417-739-2564 or 1-800-595-0393.This seasonal wonderland of lights is a 2-mile drive-through with a surprise at every turn and animation at every glace. See amazing displays like Cinderella's coach, a 120-foot snowflake tunnel, a candy cane forest and holly wreath tunnel which contains more than 15,000 sparkling lights. The Port of Lights is sure to bring out the holiday spirit in you all! Open 7 days a week starting in November through the month of December, 5:30 p.m. to midnight. Bring the family and your friends.

NOVEMBER 3-DECEMBER 30: An Old Time Christmas, Silver Dollar City. Features a five-story Special Effects Christmas Tree, a 17 foot Talking Christmas Tree, holiday shows and more then 2-million lights. 1-800-952-6626 www.silverdollarcity.com

NOVEMBER 3: Holiday Light Spectacular opening day, Branson USA Amusement Park 1-877-487-2386.

NOVEMBER 5-12: Branson Veterans Task Force presents Veterans Homecoming. Americas largest veterans day celbration, this 7 day tribute honors the veterans who have served as the stewards of freedom 1-417-337-VETS www.bransonveterans.com

NOVEMBER 7-DECEMBER 31: Enchanted Forest drive through light display on Indian Point Road 1-800-888-3313

NOVEMBER 10: Branson Veterans TAsk Force presents Paralyzed Veterans of America Walk, Run, Roll and Remember. 1-417-337-VETS www.bransonveterans.com

NOVEMBER 11: 66th Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony in downtown Branson. 1-417-334-1548

NOVEMBER 16: Annual Awards Banquet and Silent Auction. Extradinary individuals are honored on this very special night at the elegant hotel and convention center, The Chateau on the Lake. The evening begins wit a Silent Auction, filled with dontated items from area golf courses, marinas, companies, and specialty shops. Its a wonderful opportunity to see old friends and make new ones! The superb banquet dinner is held in the grand ballroom where tables are decorated with elaborate centerpieces, that some lucky guest gets to take home at the end of the night. For more info please call 1-417-739-2564 or 1-800-595-0393.

NOVEMBER 17:Christmas Craft Sale in Rockaway Beach for more info call 1-417-561-4280 or 1-800-798-0178.