Events

Do you have a fear of the forest? Do you mistrust trees? Worried about what may be hiding behind them? The woods can be a scary place. Just ask Hansel and Gretel! Are you willing to take a chilling walk through a dark forest before Halloween?

Are you an avid angler? A big fishing fan? Then you’ll be happy to hear that one mid-Missouri fishing spot hooked quite a high ranking on fishingbooker.com’s list of the nine best fall fishing locations. Find out where to catch the action.

…Emphasis on the crawl-ies! Halloween bar crawls have become increasingly popular. Whether zombie-themed or simply costumed, more and more towns and cities are offering these “spirited” celebrations for adults during the Halloween holiday.

It's prime apple time! You’ve probably picked apples. And made pie, cobbler, crisp, or caramel apples. Or maybe you’ve enjoyed sliced apples with peanut butter. But have you ever made apple butter? Here’s a chance to see master makers in action!

Lead mining has been big business in the eastern Ozarks since about 1720. But how much do you know about the history of mining in Missouri? You can learn all about it at a free and informative open house at a historic state mine museum!

Are you into cute canines? How about cute canines in costumes? What could be better than dogs decked out in their most adorable attire or flamboyant finery? Don’t “paws” – hightail it to this event and catch all the fun and fur-volity on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023!

If you marvel at majestic monarchs, with their beautiful, bright orange and black wings, then you won't want to miss a special event on Sept. 30, 2023. Fans of these fancy fliers can flock to see them as they begin their fall migration southward.

Is “Top Chef” at the top of your viewing list? Then you'll want a ticket to be an audience member when Missouri cooks vie for a shot at a spot in a  worldwide cooking competition—with you taste testing their dishes in different categories!

If you enjoy fall festivals, you'll want to check out one on Saturday Sept. 23, 2023. Admission is free and there are lots of fun festivities and activities, from music, to sampling spirits, to browsing artisan offerings, to trying your hand at painting.

Would you like to learn more about the culture and customs of indigenous people who once heavily populated Missouri? Those who helped preserve so many of the Show Me State’s natural resources? This event is the perfect learning ground.