Around Town

OCTOBER

10 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at The Social Birdy, 7:30-10 p.m. Flock over to where “the grass is fake and the fun is real.” Enjoy all things EAT, PLAY, PICKLE, GOLF & now LIVE MUSIC! Locally-sourced tri-blend burgers, sandwiches, wings, nachos, shakes & sundaes. We’ll play favorite covers & original music. 1250 Branson Hills Pkwy., Branson. For more information www.jukeboxwinos.com, www.thesocialbirdy.com. 417-208-2500.

11 Forsyth Friendship Community Garden grand opening, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Join us for the grand opening of our Senior Friendship Community Garden. Take a tour; reserve your raised beds for 2026. Located next to Forsyth Farmer and Artisan Market, 11048 Hwy. 76, Forsyth. For information: Glenda Hunt, 417-844-2113.

11 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Cellar 417, 5-7 p.m. Enjoy good eats at the newest scratch kitchen: fresh seasonal dishes, sharable plates to dinner specials, wine, beer, cocktails, full bar, restaurant and patio seating. Gorgeous lake view. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 15038 Bus. Hwy. 13, Branson West. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.cellar417.com; 417-527-3799.

12 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Lindwedel Winery, 1-4 p.m. Gather at this family-owned & family-friendly winery with panoramic views of Branson. House-made wine featuring Missouri grapes. Charcuterie tray, pretzels, focaccia. We’ll play favorite covers & original music. 3158 State Hwy. 265, Branson. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.lindwedelwinery.com; 417-338-0256.

13 Kimberling Area Library Storytime, 10:30 a.m. Books, games, songs, crafts. All ages welcome. 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. Phone number: 417-739-2525.

14 Mission Ready Job and Resource Fair hosted by Missouri Job Center, 12-4 p.m. First Presbyterian Church, 420 W. Main St., Branson. 12 to 1 p.m. is reserved for veterans and spouses; 1 to 4 p.m. is open to all job seekers and the general public. 417-335-5370.

14 Painting with a Splash at Wonders of Wildlife, 6-8 p.m. Celebrate Halloween with us and create your own spooky owl painting. Instructor will lead you “hoot-by-hoot” through this 2-hour class. Check-in at 5:45 p.m. Be sure to fly by early to grab a seat and refreshments before class begins! 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Members receive a 10% discount. Ages 8-plus. https://wondersofwildlife.org/event/halloween-owl/

16  SEArenity Yoga at Wonders of Wildlife, 6-7 p.m. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation and restorative yoga practices. If you are a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for you. We can’t wait to SEA you. Ages 13-plus. 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. https://wondersofwildlife.org17 StateoftheOzarks Art Walk Market (and Halloween Party), 3-8 p.m. Art Walk Market is an event series in which our StateoftheOzarks artisans showcase their creativity to the larger Ozarks community. Vintage Paris’ Halloween party will occur on the same night! Come in costume! 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

17 Dogwood Canyon: OWL PROWL, 5-8:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a live owl encounter followed by an owl pellet dissection. We will then start our outdoor adventure with hotdogs and s’mores over the fire before beginning the journey into the park to call and listen for real owls! 2038 State Hwy 86, Lampe. Please dress for the weather and wear good, sturdy walking shoes. Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket; however, it is NOT required if arriving after 4:30 p.m. https://dogwoodcanyon.org/calendar/month/2025-10/?tribe-bar-search=Owl+Prowl

18 American Cancer Society Relay for Life of Branson, fundraiser, 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Golf tournament: 8 a.m.; Relay for Life event: 5-10 p.m. with live music, vendor village, silent auction, fun theme laps and more. Everyone is invited to come out and help support this amazing event. Holiday Hills Golf Club, 630 E Rockford Dr., Branson.  Need teams for golf tournament, participants and vendors for the Relay Event. Funds raised go to American Cancer Society. Facebook: relayforlife of Taney and Stone counties; www.relayforlife.org/branson

18  Roark Valley Modular Railroad Club: Fall Model Railroad Show and Swap Meet, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Branson-Hollister Lions Club, 1015 E. St. Hwy. 76, Branson. Admission $5, children under five admitted free with paying adult. Enjoy viewing operating layouts, browse merchandise available for purchase. Test track and concessions available. To request a vendor or layout form, email roarkvalleymodularrailroad@gmail.com or grimprinter@aol.com, or text 417-527-2243.

19 Oktoberfest at Faith Lutheran Church, Branson, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Authentic German foods available, marketplace, gift basket raffle, games, live polka band, airplane ride raffle, silent auction. Fun for the whole family! Free admission! 221 Malone Dr. https://www.facebook.com/BransonOktoberfest

21 Branson Centennial Museum Tuesday Talk, 12 noon. 120 S. Commercial St. Special guests: Peg Haberer and her husband Geoff Haberer. Peg was Radar’s girlfriend on MASH, is an accomplished singer, dancer, actress and more. Geoff is super talented too.

23 Learn Hands-Only CPR for FREE. Be prepared to save a life. Rotary Club of Hollister and Taney County Ambulance are partnering to save lives and invite you to invest one hour from 9-10 a.m. Taney County Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. Park at the rear of the building, enter through rear door marked education. Hands-only CPR can buy precious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. About 40 people each hour have a cardiac arrest while not in the hospital (350,000 people a year); nine out of ten of those individuals will not survive. Register for the FREE one-hour Hands-Only CPR class at  https://business.hollisterchamber.net/ap/Events/Register/KVFD3xqhnCBCW. For more information, phone the Hollister Chamber 417-334-3050.

24 Ozarks’ Coin Club 60th Annual Coin & Stamp Show, 12-6 p.m. Free admission/door prizes for adults and youth every hour, activities for youth, 24-hour security provided. Come prepared to buy, sell or trade coins and stamps. Relics Antique Mall Event Center, 2015 W. Battlefield, Springfield. flyingeagleeditor@gmail.com

24 WOW: Goodnight in the Galleries, 7 p.m.-8 a.m. When the lights go out, the adventure begins. This October, brave guests ages five and up are invited to spend an unforgettable night inside Wildlife Galleries for spine-tingling journey inspired by Night at the Museum. 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. Registration deadline: October 10, 11:59 p.m. https://wondersofwildlife.org/event/goodnight-in-the-galleries

24 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Bear Creek Wine Co. and Brewery, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy local wine and craft beers, pizza, sandwiches and desserts at this rustic, shabby-chic gem nestled in the hills 10 minutes north of Branson. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 1320 Keithley Road, Walnut Shade. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.bearcreekwinecompany.com; 417-443-0036.

24 Dogwood Canyon: OWL PROWL, 5-8:30 p.m. The evening will begin with a live owl encounter followed by an owl pellet dissection. We will then start our outdoor adventure with hotdogs and s’mores over the fire before beginning the journey into the park to call and listen for real owls! 2038 State Hwy 86, Lampe. Please dress for the weather and wear good, sturdy walking shoes. Reservations are recommended. Park admission is a separate and required ticket; however, it is NOT required if arriving after 4:30 p.m. https://dogwoodcanyon.org/calendar/month/2025-10/?tribe-bar-search=Owl+Prowl

25 Craft/rummage sale, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Inside craft fair/rummage sale at Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge 2597 at 12951 U.S. Hwy. 160, Forsyth. Vendors needed. $10 per table. Contact Terri at 417-230-6200.

25 Ozarks’ Coin Club 60th Annual Coin & Stamp Show, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free admission/door prizes for adults and youth every hour, activities for youth, 24-hour security provided. Come prepared to buy, sell or trade coins and stamps. Relics Antique mall Event Center, 2015 W. Battlefield, Springfield. flyingeagleeditor@gmail.com

25 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Turkey Creek Brewery, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Gather in historic downtown Hollister for house-crafted, award-winning beer; local wine, wood-fired pizza, pretzels and wings. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 1865 Bus. 65, Hollister. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.turkeycreekbrewery.com; 417-218-8362.

27 Palliative Care and Hospice Vendor Fair, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE event! Come talk with vendors dealing with all aspects of end-of-life care now to make things easier on you and your family later. (Hospice, Advanced Directives, elder law, Veterans Coalition, body donation, support, caregivers and more). 525 Branson Landing Blvd., Branson. Event is in the Tree Rooms in hallway between the main part of hospital and the cafeteria. 417-335-7289.

27 Kimberling Area Library Storytime: Halloween/Costume Party, 10:30 a.m. 45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. Phone number: 417-739-2525.

27 Veterans of the Ozarks will conduct quarterly QPR Suicide Prevention Training, 6:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 37 Beach Blvd., Kimberling City.  FREE training, lasts only one hour, will certify you as a Gatekeeper armed with the knowledge to not only recognized suicidal behaviors, but to question and persuade those affected to allow you to get them the help they need.

31 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at TAPS on Downing St., 7-9 p.m. Halloween Pub Crawl Stop, costumes or not! Enjoy 24 craft beers & cider on tap, local wine, and Hook and Ladder’s Pizza truck on site in this modern-rustic local tap room and beer garden. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. Family-friendly. 260 Birdcage Walk, Hollister. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; tapsondowning.com; 417-544-0610.

NOVEMBER

6  SEArenity Yoga at Wonders of Wildlife, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Join our certified yoga instructor as she leads you through an hour of relaxation and restorative yoga practices. If you are a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, this class is for you. We can’t wait to SEA you. Ages 13-plus. 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. https://wondersofwildlife.org/calendar/month/2025-10/?tribe-bar-search=searenity

14 ADAPT (Alcohol Drug Abuse Prevention Team) Coalition Meeting, 10-11:30 a.m. Please attend to learn more about substance misuse in Taney and Stone counties and how we as a community can help. 1756 Bee Creek Road, Branson. Meeting will be held in the Branson School District Board Room. Shelly Marlowe at marlower@branson.k12.mo.us