Explore Branson Through It’s Iconic Show Scene. Growing up in my family meant driving to Branson a few times a year with our pop-up camper in tow to explore the Ozark Mountains. For us, a Branson trip included time around the campfire, a trip to Dick’s 5 & 10, and Silver Dollar City. The one …
A free family fun day! Enjoy a day full of kids’ games, music, food, outdoor yoga, face painting, planting flowers, vendor booths, painting projects, frisbee throwing, and other entertainment. The event will be 4 PM to 8 PM, June 21, at La Roca Event Venue, Osage Beach. The event is hosted by Branches for the …
This year, the 14th Annual Wagons for Warriors will be taking place May 23–24, 2025! The Wagons for Warriors event invites attendees to “come eat & socialize like cowboys and cowgirls did,” says the Wagons for Warriors organization. At this event, more than 30 chuckwagons from around the state will travel and meet up in …
May 17, 2025, National Kids to Parks Day and the city of St. Charles are partnering to bring the Historical Children’s Festival to downtown St. Charles. The event will begin at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, where children are invited to travel back in time to life in the 1820’s and experience …
Clinvest Research is bringing the family fun to celebrate the impact of clinical trials in making the world a better place. It is hosting the Clinical Trials Day Open House event at 3 PM on May 15 in Springfield. The event will have inflatable carnival games, a photo booth, giveaways, and more. The first 100 …
Tour de France? More like Tour de Jefferson City. The Historic City of Jefferson is hosting a tour of select historic homes on Fairmont Boulevard and Fairmount Court in Jefferson City. The event will be held from 1 PM to 5 PM on May 3. The tour will include a stop at Common Ground, which …
Easter is getting a new look at this event. The first ever, free Helicopter Easter Egg Drop in Joplin will be from 11 AM–2 PM on April 12. At 1 PM, the event will be dropping 46,000 eggs from a helicopter onto drop zones at the Missouri Southern State University (MSSU) at their soccer fields …
You don’t want to miss the 2025 Brookside Art Annual! The 39th Anniversary show starts Friday, May 2nd at 5 pm and runs through Sunday, May 4th at 5 pm. The show is Kansas City’s first outdoor art show of the year, attracts top artists, is a favorite for many buyers and arts enthusiasts and …
Lizzi and Rocco’s—a pet market local to the Columbia area—is planning a Dog Easter Egg Hunt event for April 13! The event will include an easter egg hunt for all participating puppies where dogs can roam around the lawn and sniff out treats hidden inside of plastic eggs. Some eggs even include store coupons and …
Spring has sprung, and it is time to enjoy it at the Spring Flower Festival at Baker Creek in Mansfield. The annual festival is 10 AM to 7 PM, April 6–7. The festival will have expert gardening speakers, local food and vendors, greenhouse and garden tours, and entertainment. The Baker Creek garden is known for …
Need a fun event this weekend? BINGO! We have got you covered! Serenity Valley Winery in Fulton is hosting its final Sunday Funday Bingo event from 2 PM to 4 PM on March 30. It is a family-friendly, free bingo event. Participants can win little fun prizes for all ages and enjoy themed-bingo cards. If …
It’s time to lace up your big girl shoes because The Race For Reconciliation 5K run and walk is coming back to St. Louis. The race will start at 8:30 AM on June 14. This is the second year the race has partnered with the Delmar Loop to be the kickoff event for the Loop …
This spring, Battlefield Lavender Farm is offering wreath-making classes at their farm in Centralia. The lavender used to make the wreaths is harvested from Battlefield’s own crops—making for a true farm-to-table experience. Crafters will receive a 6-inch grapevine wreath along with all necessary tools, supplies, and hundreds of embellishments including florals, greenery, ribbon, and more. …
There is no planet b! Join the St. Louis Earth Day Festival from 11 AM to 5 PM on April 26 and 27 at Muny Grounds in Forest Park, St. Louis to celebrate the wonderful world we have. This is a free event have 200 local vendors offering activities, educational resources, and sustainable products. “The …
April 18–19, 2025, The Center For Marek Dance, in collaboration with the Odyssey Chamber Music Series, is performing a new take on the classic Cinderella. This ballet will take place both days at 7 PM at the Missouri Theater in Columbia. With live music from musicians playing two separate grand pianos and under the direction …
Honor Native-American culture at The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City on March 2. The museum will have the opportunity to use a giant loom, view different styles of Native American dances, draw in ledger-style, listen to storytelling, eat Indigenous-style food, and more. “This is a celebration of vibrant Indigenous cultures featuring live demonstrations, …
February 22 and 23 at 2 PM, the St. Louis City Museum is presenting Unbound!: a Circus Harmony show. Circus Harmony is an internationally known and well-loved social circus school, found in the City Museum in St. Louis. While they have performed before, they have recently announced their annual full-length show, which will feature child …
The Hermann Wurst Haus in Hermann, Missouri has been a staple in the community for years. Now, allowing their delicious recipes to be shared, the Wurst Haus is offering sausage making classes where attendees can learn the German tradition of sausage making. The classes are hands-on, and involve the instruction of three-time Hall of Fame …
Want a night of elegance and classiness the day before Valentine’s Day? Attend the FRS You Have My Heart Gala, an black-tie event aimed at supporting first responders. The event will be located at the Northeast Event Center at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Columbia with doors opening at 5:30 PM, on February 13. The …
Battlefield Lavender Farm offers up bundles of fresh, hand-cut lavender from their fields, local honey and lavender products for sale in their shop, and family fun while feeding chickens at their location in Centralia. Now, visitors can plan ahead and take classes as well! This month, the farm is offering wreath-making classes where attendees can …
C’mon down to Columbia Mall this weekend, January 25 and 16, for the free Columbia, Mo Comic & Toy Winter Show. There will be 60 vendor and artist spots in the Level Up corridor. The vendors will be buying and selling toys, comics, posters, cards, pop vinyls, Kaiju, Pokemon, anime figures, vinyl records, and other …
Wanting to celebrate the Lunar New Year in 2025? This event is for you! On January 26 from 10 AM–4 PM, The Nelson Atkins Museum of Art is hosting a Lunar New Year Festival Celebration with dozens of activities, demonstrations, and bites to eat. “The museum has seven free family festivals each year, and Lunar …
Vintage Market Days® in St. Charles, Missouri is a vintage-lovers heaven! This event is held twice-a-year, typically once in the spring and once in the fall. With over 100 vendors attending the Vintage Market Days® event, visitors are sure to find something to add to their home, wardrobe, or vintage art collection. On top of …
Don’t worry, beer happy at KC Brew Fest! The 11th annual beer festival at Union Station will be held in two sessions—1 PM to 4 PM and 5 to 8 PM—on February 22. The event will feature 45 breweries and over 100 beers, along with a DJ and food truck vendors. Tickets are $50 for …
On February 1st, 2025, Moberly Parks and Recreation is hosting a “Boots and Beauties” Daddy Daughter Dance just in time for Valentine’s Day. Girls between the ages of 4–13 and their fathers, grandfathers, or brothers, etc. are welcome to attend the event. No females over the age of 13 are allowed at the dance. The …
The Heavy Anchor, a local dive bar in St. Louis, is hosting their first ever “Unplugged Night”—a night of coloring, crafting, games, and of course, no phones. Owners of The Heavy Anchor, Josh & Jodie Timbrook, say that they will be providing activities for the night including the following: – Adult coloring books & colored …
Looking for an event to usher you into the Christmas spirit? This ceramic ornament painting workshop might be just the ticket! Taylor Farm on FF, in Mexico, Missouri focuses most of its time towards selling produce at the local farmers market. But this year, when the the farmer’s market season came to a close, Yvonne …
Running for a limited time November 16–17 is Lone Jack Historical Society’s annual escape room adventure, “Hiding in Plain Sight-The Pinkerton Detectives & the Crookfield Case.” “We started the Escape Room almost 10 years ago as a fund raiser for the Lone Jack Museum,” says Alinda Miller, president of the Lone Jack Historical Society. “While …
Marco … Santa! Dive into the third annual Swimming with Santa event at Heckart Community Center (HCC) in Sedalia from 6 to 7 PM on December 6. The event, hosted by the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department, will feature Santa and Mrs. Clause swimming in red and white swimsuits in an indoor pool. Children can …
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