Events Calendar

The Civil War Lantern Tour includes a traditional “on the trail” dinner of ham and beans, cornbread, and fried potatoes. Dinner is served around a campfire in the woods, lit by lantern-light, and served by friendly “Union and Confederate” folks! The campfire dinner is the setting for stories and historic accounts of the Civil War era locally, and throughout the state of Missouri.

After dinner, the guests will enjoy a mysterious and beautiful lantern-lit tour through Smallin Civil War Cave. But guests beware…sometimes those darned Baldknobbers make an appearance!

The total tour length is approximately 3 hours. The Civil War Lantern tours are held each year on Saturday evenings in the Fall, from 6:30 p.m. to approximately 9:30 p.m. Space on the tours are limited, so guests must schedule their tours and place a deposit in advance. Call the Smallin Civil War Cave visitor’s center for prices and availability!

Dates: • October 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th • November 2nd

Time: 6:30-9:30 pm

RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.  KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE!

AUTUMN’S AWESOME ADVENTURE AT TROUT LODGE

Glorious colors and the aroma of crisp clean air always turns thoughts to fall at Trout Lodge. If your family loves everything about this beautiful time of year, now is your time to stay with us! Along with our other fall themed and 40 year round activities during the week, it’s our GREAT PUMPKIN JAMBOREE that steals the show both Saturdays. Imagine snuggling beside your family on a  wagon ride that will take you to a field of orange where you can pick your pumpkin. Then ride back to enjoy carving your pumpkin, taste dutch oven cooking, play fun fall games and more as you and your family celebrate autumn with us. It’s time to slow down and enjoy your time together as a family, and our country days are perfect for reconnecting and creating those treasured memories.

A monthly dinner series at Parker, Fork & Bottle is an opportunity for local
wineries, breweries and distilleries to join a special chef’s table dinner with
curated pairings for each course. On Thursday, October 24^th, Parker
will partner with Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery, Johnson County’s original
farm winery. Advanced reservations are $65 plus tax and night of reservations
are $75 plus tax. Make it a romantic couples’ experience with a couples’
reservation for $120 plus tax. Reservations can be made by calling
(816)743-8455.

 Parker at The Fontaine is a rooftop social dining experience serving a progressive
take on new American classics with local soul. Parker’s Executive Chef Ryan
Spruhan leans into the heart of Kansas City with seasonally driven cuisine,
locally sourced ingredients, artful technique, and a nod to past and present.

Stone Pillar Vineyard & Winery, located 20 minutes southwest of Kansas City in
Olathe, is owned and operated by the Hoff family. George and Brandi Hoff were
inspired to begin a vineyard and winery as it would be a wonderful way to keep
the small acreage farm productive. The first vines were planted in 2007 and the
winery opened for sales May 1, 2010.  Producing
craft cider and over 20 different types of wines, the family works closely with
their vines and their local growers to ensure a high quality hand-picked Kansas
wine.

RATES INCLUDE LODGING, MEALS AND ALL FREE ACTIVITIES.*  KIDS 0-4 STAY FREE!

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN AT TROUT LODGE

It’s a haunting of the family-friendly kind. During the week enjoy all of our year round activities. But during the weekend, you should watch each other’s back as you wander through Trout Lodge & Camp Lakewood – zombies and witches, ghosts and goblins abound everywhere. Hop on our Haunted Wagon Ride as we wind through the deep dark woods and hold on as creatures of the night rise up and wreak havoc. For the little ones, we also offer pumpkin carving, a Monster Mash Carnival and trick-or-treating, so remember to bring your best costume. Trout Lodge has a truly spook-tacular time in store for your family – and we will be waiting for you …

Stone County Artists Announce Art
Studio Tour on Saturday, October 26, 2019

 Spend the day at the 17^th Annual Stone County
Art Studio Tour in Reeds Spring, Galena, Branson West and Kimberling City on
October 26^th from 10 to 5 p.m. The tour is sponsored by 9 local art studios:

Fancy Works and Fiber, 22186 Main Street, Reeds Spring

Studio 890, 890 Happy Hollow Rd, Galena

Hess Pottery & Baskets, 23732 Highway  413, Reeds Spring

Karen Deeds Fine Art, 21891 Main St., Reeds Spring

Branson West Art Gallery, Claybough Plaza, 11016 M0 76,
Branson West

Art That Rocks, 110 Wild Plumb, Reeds Spring

Mindy Schroeder Photography, 110 Wild Plumb, Reeds Spring

Table Rock Art Guild Gallery,  11863 MO 13, Kimberling City,

Doc on the Rock, 8 Sundowner, Reeds
Spring

 The open “Studio Tour” will feature
many of the area’s best contemporary craftsmen.  Artists and photographers will have hundreds
of original works, including paintings, woodcarving, pottery, baskets, mosaics,
jewelry and more. Art enthusiasts from near and far will
have the chance to participate in the self-guided tour of area studios.  The tour is an opportunity to meet the artists,  ask questions and purchase unique art at its source.

 Maps can be picked up at any of the
studios or online at:

 www.facebook.com/stonecountryarttour

 Contact:  Gene Wineland, 913-461-6692 for more
information.

What better place to be this fall than in the beautiful Ozark regions of Southwest Missouri? We are excited to host Springfield’s favorite treasure hunt, held only once a year, featuring authentic antiques and vintage brought by dealers from across the country.

Shop 200 booths filling BOTH E-Plex Halls at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds
All Indoors * Climate Controlled * Free Parking

Saturday 9 a.m.- 5 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.

The Rolla Multisport Club invites you to join us for the Bonehead 5K race and walk, and 10K race!! Don’t skip the post-race beer garden at the Public House! A portion of the proceeds will benefit
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) for children. 5K and 10K have the same start and finish lines.  The 10K loops the 5K course twice.

What: All paid registrants will receive a t-shirt, a FREE BEER & a fun race for charity

5K walkers and runners: $25 until October 12th, $30 after the 12th

10K runners: $30 until October 12th, $35 after the 12th

**** Please register by October 12th to be guaranteed a race shirt.****

Packet Pickup: Friday, 25 October, 4-7pm at The Public House Rolla, MO
Race day morning 7-7:45am

For more information or to register please visit https://www.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=3443
Event contact information RollaMultisport@gmail.com

The Friends of Washington State Park invite the public to attend a Halloween Hootenanny at the Washington State Park campground. The event will begin at 4 p.m. with a chili supper fundraiser. The menu will include chili, nachos and chili dogs. Donations are accepted for the dinner, and all proceeds will go to the Friends of Washington State Park. Food will be available at the Campground Host Site/Site #1.

Trick-or-treating will take place in the park campground from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Individuals and businesses are welcome to attend and bring their vehicles for a trunk-or-treat as well.

Campers staying over the weekend are invited to participate in a Halloween-themed campsite decorating contest. Awards for best decorated sites will be given at 8:15 p.m. Throughout the evening, a scavenger hunt and Halloween craft will be available for children and families.

Put your chili where your mouth is! Campers will vote for the best red chili and white chili.

Bring a pot of your best chili to the campground host site near the shower house at 4 p.m. to be entered into the contest. Sampling will take place from 4:15 p.m. to 5 p.m. During this time, you can join the camp host at the fire ring to learn how to make homemade biscuits over a fire. Winners will be announced at 5:15 pm.

After winners are announced and prizes are given, sampling will continue until we find the bottoms of the pots. You must be camping at Robertsville State Park to participate in the event.

Bring the family to Missouri Mines State Historic Site for an autumn evening of fun and education. This free event will feature 10 or 12 educational activity and game stations set up within the three exhibit galleries of the Powerhouse Museum. All activities will be related to geology, mineral resources, mining and personal recreational safety, and are designed to appeal to elementary-aged children. Doe Run staff and volunteers will run the activity stations; state park interpretive staff will be available to answer questions about mining and minerals in the Old Lead Belt.

This event is co-sponsored by Missouri Mines State Historic Site and The Doe Run Company. Refreshments will be served.

Everyone is invited to partake in some Halloween fun at the St. Francois State Park campground. A costume contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. at the amphitheater and will have four categories: 0-3 years old, 4-12 years old, 13 years old and older, and best group costume. Please keep costumes family friendly. Trick-or-treating will take place in the park campground from 6:30 p.m.-8 p.m. Participating campsites will be given a Halloween placard to post at time of registration. Campers are responsible for providing the candy for trick-or-treaters.

Registered campers may participate in a Halloween-themed campsite decorating contest. Awards for best decorated sites will be given at 8:15 p.m.

A unique farm to table dining experience where visitors will enjoy an unforgettable multi-course dinner, right on the farm. Guests will experience live music, guided tours, a bon fire, wine tasting, local samplings, activities, and dinner in the moon lit courtyard featuring locally grown products.
You don’t want to miss this spectacular fall farm dinner in the courtyard, complete with beautiful country views. Advance ticket purchase is required to attend the event. Tickets are on sale now until October 18th (or until full). Limited seating available. Tickets include guided tours, tastings, activities, dinner, and a souvenir glass for each guest. Overnight accomodations available for groups. Hope Springs Farm in Hartville.

The 100-foot Mayor’s Christmas Tree arrives to Crown Center for the 47th consecutive holiday season on Thursday, Oct. 31. The tree, a freshly cut Douglas Fir, will arrive to its final destination in Crown Center Square at approximately 9 a.m., concluding a 2,000-mile journey from Cascade Timber Consulting in Sweet Home, Oregon. The public is welcome to join Kansas City, Missouri Mayor Quinton Lucas, who will be on site, to commence this Kansas City holiday tradition. 

 The Mayor’s Christmas Tree will be on display through Sunday, Jan. 5, 2020. The annual Mary’s Christmas Tree lighting is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 29 at 5:30 p.m. 

 Parking for Crown Center Square is available at 25^th Street and Grand Blvd. Three hours of free parking is available with validation.