Special Events

Father Daughter Dance - January 28th, 2023

Dance the night away and enjoy a ton of fun at our Annual Father Daughter Dance, taking place on January 28th, 2023. Our night will contain fun competitions, refreshments, prizes and lots of dancing! Our theme for 2023 is "Night at the Disco"! The program begins at 7PM, and runs until 9PM. Coat check will be available on a donation basis. Pre-registration is requested and will begin in early January 2023, as well as announcement of the theme for the 2023 Dance. Registration is $25 for those with an annual family membership, or $30 for those without. For adding on people, multiple registrations will be required when doing so online. Additional individuals will be $5 per person. Daughters can be escorted by Dad, Grandpa, Uncle, or any other special father figure.

Online Registration for the Father Daughter Dance

For more information, email Recreation@ozarkmissouri.com or call 417-581-7002 ext 2005.

Mom and Me Fun Night - Feb 25th, 2023

Register online here!

Babysitting 101 - April 29th, 2023

Come take part as The OC puts on a Red Cross Babysitter's training. Our Camp Directors will help impart the skills of behavior management and games that can be played with youth, while also teaching Red Cross curriculum pieces including recognizing emergencies, leadership skills, child traits from 0-10, and more! Participants can also sign up for Child and Infant CPR as an add on. All participants will receive a digital copy of their certification upon completion of the class. The basic Red Cross Babysitting class with certificate costs $40 for those with an annual family membership, and $45 for those without. To add the CPR/AED Class, as well as the certification, the price increases an additional $25 ($65 for annual family members, and $70 for non members).

Participants should be between 12-16 years old. Pizza lunch is included. Class takes place at The OC, 1530 W Jackson St, Ozark MO 65721. For more information, contact HaydenP@OzarkMissouri.com or call 417-581-7002 ext 2005. Registration will be available in early January, 2023.

Annual Doggy Paddle - Fall 2023

Registration is not yet available for Ozark's 4th Annual Doggy Paddle, in September 2023. Small dogs (weighing in at 30 pounds or less, and no more than 18 inches high) can take place from 1PM-3PM, and then large dogs (greater than 30 pounds) can attend from 2PM-4PM. Please note that there is an hour of overlap (2PM-3PM) where dogs of all sizes can enter.  

Proof of up to date vaccination is required to enter, and can be turned in at The OC prior to the day of the event, or brought day of to the event. Please list your name, and the name of your pet on the vaccination form when registering. These can also be emailed to HaydenP@ozarkmissouri.com, with the owner's name in the subject line. These should include Rabies, Bordatella, Distemper, and Parvo. Dogs must also not be in heat, or have health conditions that endanger other dogs or humans. 

For the safety of our canine friends, we can only allow one dog per owner (12+). Please register each of your canines individually under the owner who will be supervising their behavior. Dogs must remain on their leash until inside the aquatic facility. Any dog that is acting aggressively will be expected to be calmed by their owner before unleashing them, or allowing them to participate. There is a "Zero Tolerance" policy in regards to aggressive dogs and they will be asked to leave if that happens. 

Please contact 417-581-7002 ext 2005 or email HaydenP@ozarkmissouri.com for more information.

Register online here!

Night in the Lights - December 2023

Watch the magic unfold as you take a horse drawn stage coach to view over a mile of twinkling lights at Finley River Park, or enjoy a nice stroll through the festival of lights at Finley River Park. Reservations for carriage rides (whether single, couple, or full carriage) are able to be made online or at The OC Front Desk. The Christmas Lights will be closed to vehicle traffic on these nights, and parking will be available at the 4H Center or the Christian County Library's lower lot. Carriage rides will take place from 5:30-8:30 on both December 4th and 11th (make sure you register for the appropriate sub group).

PLEASE NOTE FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION - Registration online may not reflect accurate availability due to the constraints of our registration system. Additionally, you will be assigned the first available spot. Rider pairings cannot be guaranteed, and may be split between separate carriage rides. For best service, we advise you go in person to The OC Front Desk for most up to date availability and to select your requested timeslot. After registering online, you can call The OC front desk during business hours to request your timeslot. Unfortunately, we are not able to reserve timeslots based on voicemails.

For questions, contact Recreation@ozarkmissouri.com, or 417-581-7002 ext 2004.