(BRANSON, MO, November 19, 2025) Mark your calendars for three Christmas events sponsored by the Branson Parks & Recreation Department this holiday season: Breakfast with Santa, Adopt-a-Senior, and Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt!

Breakfast with Santa
Enjoy a festive morning with Santa at the Branson RecPlex on Saturday, December 6, 2025. Presented by McDonald’s, this event offers three sessions at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m., and 10:30 a.m. Tickets are $7.00 per person and include a breakfast of pancakes, sausage, and refreshments from McDonald’s, plus a visit from Santa himself. Every child aged 12 and under will receive a special gift from Santa. Pre-registration is required.

Adopt-A-Senior
Partnering with the Senior Age Area Agency on Aging, this program brings holiday cheer to local seniors who may not receive much during the season. Wish lists from area seniors will be available for pick-up at the Branson Community Center and Branson RecPlex starting Thursday, November 20, 2025. Wish lists and gifts should be returned no later than Tuesday, December 9, 2025. To request a wish list, please email Community Center Coordinator Traci Burrow at tburrow@bransonmo.gov. 

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt
Bring your own flashlight and dress for outdoor weather as you help Santa’s elves pick up all the candy canes they dropped on Tuesday, December 16 at Eiserman Park. Kids aged 0 to 12 can participate in the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt. There is no cost for participation in this event. The hunt begins at 6:30 p.m. and Espresso Hydrant will have drinks available onsite for purchase stating at 6:00 p.m. This free event is located outside at Eiserman Park at 201 Compton Drive. 

To register online for our events, please visit our online catalog. For more information or questions, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit our website: Breakfast with Santa, Adopt-A-Senior, and Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt.