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Upcoming Special Events
- Overland Xmas Light Contest
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Overland Kids Christmas Party
- Overland Trolley Light Tours
Think you have the best Christmas Light Display in Overland? Then enter your house in the Overland Christmas Light Contest and win cash prizes. Only 12 applications will be accepted this year! Applications are available for pick up and must be turned in by Dec.2, 2018. For more Information, please call the Community Center at 314-428-0490. *Please Note: Previous winners in the 2017 contest are not eligible to participate this year.
Click here to download our contest application today: Overland Christmas Light Display Contest 2018
Join the City of Overland as we celebrate our Eighth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 2, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Erickson Plaza (Located on the corner of Woodson Road and Midland Blvd). There will be hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, and Christmas carols available following the lighting. This is no admission cost for this event and is open to the public. Kick off the holiday spirit by joining us at the ceremony!
Click here to share our flyer today: Overland Tree Lighting Ceremony 2018 Flyer
Santa is coming back to the City of Overland to have lunch and sing Christmas songs with the children in Overland. His date of arrival is set for December 9th at Noon at WILD ACRES BANQUET HALL, 2500 Ashby Road, Overland, MO 63114. This is a free event for all Overland children. Each child will enjoy partaking in the traditional coloring contest, the creative Christmas craft project, and a pizza lunch with dessert. Santa’s helpers will be there before Santa comes in to visit each child and present them with a small gift for being so good this year. Overland Residents, sign up your children between the ages of 2-10 years old for this fun festive event. Registration starts on November 19th and will conclude on December 8th at 12:30 pm, or until the max limit is registered. Limited to the first 75 children and is exclusive to Overland residents only. (Please note that Occupancy permits may be checked to verify Overland Residency)
Click here to share our flyer today: Overland Kids Christmas Party 2018 Flyer
“All Aboard!” Its that time again for you to be the judge on our “Christmas Light Trolley” ride, scouting for the best Christmas Light display in Overland. Tour dates are set for December 13, 14, 15 with trolleys leaving at various times each night. Space is limited and tickets will go on sale starting November 24, 2018 at 10 am at the Overland Community Center. Tickets are $4.50 per person. *Note: Children 5 yrs. old and under may ride free if sitting on a parents lap. Please call the Overland Community Center for more information.
Click here to share our flyer today: Overland Christmas Light Trolley Tours 2018