Easter At the Chapel
April 19, 2025
You're invited to share in our Easter At The Chapel celebration.
-Live music performances in the Chapel
-Easter items spotlight in the Gift Shoppe
-Photo ops with Timmy the Angel
-Fun children’s activities, including coloring contests and an Easter Egg Hop with prizes
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
*Some activities require nominal fee
*Artwork subject to change
2025 Summer Kick-Off
May 17, 2025
9:30am - 5:00pm
Our one-day Summer Kick-off Event is the perfect way to welcome the summer season! Join us for FREE family-friendly activities and a special Chapel tour.
Butterfly figurine reveal, artist signings, sculpting demo, special event merchandise
Don't forget to add to your collection with our 2025 butterfly Summer Kick-off figurine, Once You Choose Hope, Anything Can Happen. This butterfly figurine is the third in the Summer Kick-Off series and is the perfect companion to the 2024 ladybug, Let All You Do Be Done In Love, and the 2023 bee, All Things Are Possible If You Bee-lieve.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
*Some activities require nominal fee
2025 Family Reunion Event
October 8 - 11, 2025
Join us for fellowship, time at the Chapel, VIP signings, entertainment, and more during our annual Family Reunion Event. Pre-registration and fees apply.
His Love Is All Around Us theme, exclusive figurine release.
For more information, please contact our Event Hotline at 417-359-2855 or [email protected].
Lighting Ceremony
November 21, 2025
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kick-off the holiday season on November 21 with thousands of lights and decorations adoring the Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens. Enjoy over 50,000 lights illuminating hundreds of ornamental displays and find many photo opportunities!
6:00pm Join Timmy Angel as he “flips the switch” to light up the Precious Moments Chapel & Gardens for the season!
6:30pm – 7:30pm Enjoy our first Music Of Christmas performance in the Chapel with talented singer, Tonya Law.
Surround yourself with our beautiful holiday decorations (including a 26′ tall tree), write your Christmas letter to Santa, express your creativity with our FREE coloring pages, make memories with our FREE photo ops and a guest appearance with Timmy the Angel, shop holiday specials in our Gift Shoppe, and enjoy warm drinks and sweet treats!
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required. Seating in the Chapel is first-come, first-serve. While supplies last. Offer restrictions apply.
National Popcorn Day
January 19, 2024
11am - 2pm
Join us as we celebrate National Popcorn Day with FREE popcorn in the Visitor Center!
Pick up a cute popcorn-themed gift for yourself or a friend in the Gift Shoppe, take a special Chapel tour, and indulge in Mr. Butcher's favorite salty snack!
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
Carthage Chamber Biz Expo
March 9, 2024
9:00am - 3:00pm
It's March Madness in the Carthage Chamber! Visit our booth at the Carthage Chamber Biz Expo for special offers and freebies.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
Carthage Memorial Hall
407 S. Garrison Ave., Carthage, MO
www.CarthageChamber.com for details
Carthage Community Earth Day
April 20, 2024
10:00am - 2:00pm
Visit us at the annual Carthage Community Earth Day at Central Park! Pick up your free Missouri wildflower seeds and learn more about the Precious Moments Chapel and Gardens.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
Central Park
714 S. Garrison Ave., Carthage, MO
www.CarthageChamber.com for details
Memorial Service for
Precious Moments Founding Artist, Samuel J. Butcher
June 22, 2024
10:30am - 11:30am
Join us in person or on our Live Stream for a celebration of the life of Samuel J. Butcher.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4 (NIV)
January 1, 1939 – May 20, 2024
From humble beginnings our beloved founder, Sam Butcher, transformed his love for teaching and art into the worldwide phenomenon known today as “Precious Moments.”
To honor the inspiring life he led, and all he was able to accomplish in his time on earth, we invite everyone to Share the Gift of Love each day to keep his legacy alive.
Space to attend in person on the grounds is VERY LIMITED and is a first come basis.
*On-site indoor seating limited and first come, first served basis.
Chapel Dedication Day
June 22, 2024
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us as we celebrate the day the Precious Moments Chapel opened to the public with live music performances, a devotional, and special remarks and acknowledgements.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
Limited seating available, seating first-come, first-served.
Precious Moments Week
July 21 - 27, 2024
We're celebrating Precious Moments Chapel all week long! Come by the Visitor Center and participate in fun, family-friendly activities.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
*Some activities require nominal fee
National Nonprofit Day
August 17, 2024
9:30am - 5:00pm
Join us on National Nonprofit Day as we recognize the efforts of local area nonprofit organizations, including the Precious Moments Foundation!
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
*Some activities require nominal fee
2024 Family Reunion Event
October 9 - 12, 2024
Join us for fellowship, time at the Chapel, VIP signings, entertainment, and more during our annual Family Reunion Event. Pre-registration and fees apply.
For more information, please contact our Event Hotline at 417-359-2855 or [email protected].
Music Of Christmas
Friday & Saturdays
November - December
Join us Friday and Saturday evenings through the Christmas season as the joyful sounds of the season ring through the Chapel.
FREE admission, no registration fee or reservation required.
Fall Family Fun Night
October 26, 2024
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Join us and the Carthage Chamber of Commerce as we host the Chamber's 2nd Annual Fall Family Fun Night! An evening of Autumn-inspired fun, for the whole family!
FREE admission; no registration or admittance fee required. All ages welcome.
58th Annual Maple Leaf Festival Parade
October 18, 2025
9:00am
Wave to Timmy Angel when you join us for the 58th Annual Maple Leaf Festival Parade! Parade kicks off at 9am on the Carthage Square. Enjoy hundreds of entries -- area bands, performers, floats, groups, and more!
www.CarthageChamber.com for details
Christmas Parade
December , 2025
Looking for a FREE, fun, family-friendly Christmas activity? Visit the Carthage Square for "Holiday Movie Magic" sponsored by Carthage SkillsUSA.
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PRECIOUS MOMENTS FOUNDATION
Welcome to the Precious Moments Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with an emphasis in the arts. We are dedicated to keeping the Precious Moments Chapel free of charge for all visitors to enjoy the art and inspiration of Precious Moments Founding Artist, Samuel J. Butcher.
4321 Chapel Road, Carthage, MO 64836 800-543-7975 [email protected]
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