• Full Schedule of Events ~ Christmas on the Bricks

    DECEMBER 4TH-7TH, 2025 - HISTORIC FORT SCOTT, KANSAS!

    The events in red below required pre-paid registration. 
    See this LINK to register for any activities requiring pre-paid registration.

  • Thursday, December 4th

    • 6pm - Christmas Parade, "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree".  To register an entry in the parade click here, free to enter!
    • 5-10pm - Holiday Market Booths will be open, corner of Wall & Main
    • Lighting of the Mayor's Christmas Tree will take place immediately following the parade with a special performance by the Fort Scott High School Select Ensemble and Festive Holiday Fireworks!
    • Pictures with Santa will then take place at Papa Don's Pizza in their Celebration Room, first come first serve, for as long as demand allows.

    Friday, December 5th

    • Downtown Business Tree Decorating Contest - ALL DAY - vote for your favorite tree!
    • 10am-10pm Candyland Adventure at The Museum of Creativity, 102 S. National Ave. - $10/participant $5/chaperone - pre-register HERE!
    • 11am-3pm - Historical Narrated 50-minute Trolley Tours, from the Chamber & Visitor Center, on the hour, $6 adults, $4 12 & under, last tour leaves at 2pm
    • Throughout the evening - Live Music, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn chair or blanket.
    • 4-9pm - Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink at the Gathering Square Pavilion!  
    • 4pm - Holiday Wreath Making Class by Sunshine Boutique, 4pm, pre-registration required, 20 spots available, $45/person, will take place at the Courtland Hotel.
    • 4-5pm - The Kitchen: Junior Chefs Peppermint Bark & Cocoa Creations
    • 5-8pm - Nativity Showcase, First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National Ave., over 100 Nativity sets from around the world!
    • 5-7pm - Pictures with Santa, Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, 16 S. Main St.
    • 5-8pm - Pictures with The Grinch, Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St.
    • 5-9pm - Santa's Express Train Rides, 121 E. 2nd St., FREE!
    • 5-10pm - Holiday Market Booths will be open, corner of Wall & Main
    • 5-10pm - Beer & Wine Tastings, Bam-Bam Brewery, 120 E. Wall St., Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 11am-10pm, no reservation required.
    • 5-8pm - Downtown Stores Open Late for Shopping until at least 8pm
    • 5-9pm - The Artificers 9th Annual Christmas Showcase, 8 N. National Ave.
    • 5-9pm - Santa's Workshop, Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St., featuring Free Gift Wrapping for gifts purchased Downtown, Letters to Santa, Kids Coloring & Crafts, and more!  Any donations for gift wrapping go to CORE Community of Bourbon County.
    • 5:30-8:30pm - Living Nativity by Bethel Church, each set lasts 15 minutes, on the 1/2 hour, last set starts at 8pm, corner of 1st & Scott Streets across from the Courtland Hotel.
    • 6pm - SOLD OUT - Whiskey on the Bricks ~ Whiskey Tasting by The Green Lantern Speak Easy, 110 S. Main St., pre-registration required, $25 per person
    • 6-10pm - Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, departing from the Depot, Wall & Scott St., pre-registration required, $40/carriage for up to 4 people.
    • 6pm until over - Outdoor Movies at Lowell Milken Park, 1 S. Main St.
    • 6-10pm - Firepits with S'mores at 1st & Main St., $1 per kit
    • 6:30-9:30pm - Annual Candlelight Tours of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, advance tickets required
    • 8pm - Bourbon on the Bricks ~ Bourbon Tasting by The Green Lantern Speak Easy, 110 S. Main St., pre-registration required, $30 per person
    • 8-9:30pm - Jake Gill Country Christmas, Family-friendly Branson-style Show, Liberty Theatre, advance tickets suggested.
    • 9pm-1am - Christmas Karaoke at Sharky's North Pole Christmas Pop-up Bar, 16 N. National Ave., $10 cover

    Saturday, December 6th

    • Downtown Business Tree Decorating Contest - ALL DAY - vote for your favorite tree!
    • Throughout the day - Live Music, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St., bring a lawn chair or blanket.
    • 8am - Jolly Jog 5K Run/Walk, check-in at Freedom Fitness, 15 S. National Ave., $35 registration
    • 10am-3pm - Historical Narrated 50-minute Trolley Tours, from the Chamber & Visitor Center, on the hour, $6 adults, $4 12 & under, last tour leaves at 2pm
    • 10am - Gingerbread House Making Contest, Brickstreet BBQ, 3 W. Oak St., pre-registration required to ensure supplies.
    • 10am-2pm - Nativity Showcase, First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National Ave., over 100 Nativity sets from around the world!
    • 10am-4pm Candyland Adventure at The Museum of Creativity, 102 S. National Ave. - $10/participant $5/chaperone - pre-register HERE!
    • 10am-9pm - The Artificers 9th Annual Christmas Showcase, 8 N. National Ave.
    • 10am-9pm - Santa's Express Train Rides, 121 E. 2nd St., FREE!
    • 10am-8pm - Santa's Workshop, Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St., featuring Free Gift Wrapping for gifts purchased Downtown, Letters to Santa, Kids Coloring & Crafts, and more!  Any donations for gift wrapping go to CORE Community of Bourbon County.
    • 11am-5pm - Happy Little Faces ~ Amazing Face Painting! by Krista Hightower, Laree + Co., 3 S. National Ave., 11am-5pm, price range $10-$15 depending on design!
    • 11am-10pm - Beer & Wine Tastings, Bam-Bam Brewery, 120 E. Wall St., Fri. 5-10pm, Sat. 11am-10pm, no reservation required.
    • 11:30am-1pm - The Kitchen: Candy Cane & Snowballs Adult Cooking Class
    • 12pm-10pm - Holiday Market Booths will be open, corner of Wall & Main
    • 12pm-2pm - Pictures with Santa, Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, 16 S. Main St.
    • 12-2pm - Pictures with The Grinch, Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St.
    • 12pm-9pm - Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink at the Gathering Square Pavilion! 
    • 2:30-4pm - Christmas Canvas Paint Class by Katie Hueston, pre-registration required, $40 per person, Mi Ranchito, 17 S. Main St.
    • 3pm - Historical Tour of the 110 South Main building, formerly the Scottish Rite Temple, now Cohn's Cafe, 110 South Main Mercantile, and the Green Lantern Speak Easy
    • 5-7pm - The Kitchen: Cookie Decorating
    • 5-7pm - Pictures with Santa, Hedgehog.INK! Book Store, 16 S. Main St.
    • 5-8pm - Pictures with The Grinch, Lowell Milken Center, 1 S. Main St.
    • 5-9pm - Annual Candlelight Tours of the Fort Scott National Historic Site, advance tickets required
    • 5-8pm - Downtown Stores Open Late for Shopping until at least 8pm
    • 5:30-8:30pm - Living Nativity by Bethel Church, each set lasts 15 minutes, on the 1/2 hour, last set starts at 8pm, corner of 1st & Scott Streets across from the Courtland Hotel.
    • 6pm - Bourbon on the Bricks ~ Bourbon Tasting by The Green Lantern Speak Easy, 110 S. Main St., pre-registration required, $30 per person
    • 6-8pm - "Christmas from Memphis" Concert by Mariam Tucker Self, Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall St., Free!
    • 6:30-9:30pm - "SINGO" ~ Musical BINGO, Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St., Doors open at 6pm, 2 rounds of SINGO, 1st round starts at 6:30pm, 2nd round at 8pm. $10/per game card, $20 for all 3 cards, Cash payouts to the winner of each game, Dobbers available for $2/each, Food, beverages, & spirits will be available for purchase.
    • 6-10pm - Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, departing from the Depot, Wall & Scott St., pre-registration required, $40/carriage for up to 4 people.
    • 6-10pm - Firepits with S'mores at 1st & Main, $1 per kit
    • 8pm - Whiskey on the Bricks ~ Whiskey Tasting by The Green Lantern Speak Easy, 110 S. Main St., pre-registration required, $25 per person
    • 9pm-1am - Visit the Sharky's North Pole Christmas Pop-up Bar, 16 N. National Ave., $5 cover

    Sunday, December 7th

    • 10:30am-2pm - Holiday Brunch, Liberty Theatre, pre-register HERE, $20 adults, 10 & under $12.
    • 11am-12:30pm - Christmas Lettering Class by Katie Hueston, pre-registration required, $40 per person, Mi Ranchito, 17 S. Main St.
    • 12pm-3pm - Nativity Showcase, First United Methodist Church, 301 S. National Ave., over 100 Nativity sets from around the world!
    • 12pm-5pm - The Artificers 8th Annual Christmas Showcase, 8 N. National Ave.
    • 12pm-4pm - Synthetic Ice-Skating Rink at the Gathering Square Pavilion! 
    • 1pm - Floral Centerpiece Making Class by Sunshine Boutique, 1pm, pre-registration required, 20 spots available, $40/person, will take place at the Courtland Hotel.

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