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Upcoming Special Events
- Overland Outdoor Christmas Light Display Contest
- Tree Lighting Ceremony
- Overland Kids Christmas Party
- Overland Christmas Light Trolley Tours
- Overland Senior Luncheon
Untangle those lights, get out those inflatables and start decorating! Are you interested in competing for the BEST Outdoor Christmas Light Display in Overland for 2022? Then enter your house in the City of Overland Christmas Light Display Contest and win cash prizes. Up to 25 applications will be accepted this year! All entries will be judged on December 8th, 9th, and 10th between the hours of 6-10 pm each night. Voters will submit their votes electronically through the City’s Website and winners will be announced by Christmas!
All applications must be received by 7 pm on Dec 5th, 2022 in order to qualify. Entries are restricted to Overland residential houses only at this time. Winners will be announced on December 16th! For questions about entering the contest, please contact us at 314-428-0490.
Download the City of Overland Outdoor Christmas Light Display Contest Application 2022 today!
Join the City of Overland as we celebrate our Eighth Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm at Erickson Plaza (Located on the corner of Woodson Road and Midland Blvd). There will be hot cocoa, Christmas cookies, music with singing, and a special visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus! 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!
Download our City of Overland Tree Lighting Ceremony Flyer 2022 Today!
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 11th at Noon at WILD ACRES BANQUET HALL, 2500 Ashby Road, Overland, MO 63114. This is a free event for all children between the ages of 3-10 years old that reside in Overland. 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. Registration starts on November 11th and will conclude on December 7th, or until the max limit is registered. Limited to the first 75 children, so be sure to register early as spaces fill quickly!
Download our City of Overland Kids Christmas Party Flyer 2022 today!
We are back with our popular Annual Christmas Trolley Tour and we would like to invite you to be the judge in our City of Overland Residential Outdoor Christmas Light Display Contest. Tour dates are set for December 8th, 9th, and 10th with trolleys leaving at various times each night. Space is limited and tickets will go on sale starting November 19, 2022 at 8:30 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 314-428-0490 for more information.
Download our City of Overland Christmas Light Trolley Tour Flyer 2022 today!
Are you over the age of 55 and live in Overland? Celebrate the holidays with not just the family, but your fellow Overland residents in one of our famous in-person holiday luncheons. Pre-registration is required for each luncheon. Please contact the Overland Community Center at 314-428-0490 for more information on how to sign up for this event.