Around Town

OCTOBER

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, guest speaker, Peggy Lee Brennan: 12-1 p.m. An accomplished actress best known for her role as Lt. Linda Nugent, Radar’s girlfriend, on mega hit TV series “Mash” and she’s a singer and dancer. All guest speakers at the museum are FREE, generally speak 30-40 minutes, then allow for Q&A. 120 S. Commercial St.

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.

23 Special Musical Presentation by the Hughes Brothers’ Kids at the Branson Centennial Museum, 11 a.m.-12 p.m. “Faith, Freedom & Our Family.” Join them as they welcome you into the music in their lives. This is an extra free event at the museum for this week. 120 S. Commercial St., Branson. Facebook: Branson Centennial Museum. All are welcome to our FREE events at the museum, and Monday through Saturday the museum is open and FREE from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 417-239-1912.

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.

26  Rehearsals begin Oct. 26 at 1 p.m. for the Christmas mini musical, on December 11, from 6-9 p.m. Looking for singers to participate in a Christmas mini musical production for the Branson Hollister Lions Club final meeting of the year at the Lions Club, 1015 State Hwy. 76, Branson. Only seven total rehearsals. 520-371-0022.

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

2 Free Gospel Concert, Jammin’ for Jesus, 2-4 p.m. Concert will benefit The Jimmy Jack Foundation. Concerts are every first Sunday of the month, April through December. Join us for a time of praise and giving. Special guests include Jimmy Jack Whitaker, Donna Kilmurray and Bruno Samuels. We will be collecting used instruments to make children’s musical dreams come true. A love offering will be taken. Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. http://www.bransonjamminforjesus.com

4 Kimberling Area Library Children’s Program: Pajama party storytime special event at 5 p.m.45 Kimberling Blvd., Kimberling City. 417-739-2525.

5-10 BVTF Veterans Village, Ballparks of America Bldgs. 2 & 3, 1000 Pat Nash Dr., Branson, from 9 a.m-4 p.m. Veterans Village is visited by thousands of military veterans, active troops, first responders and other patriots, and their families during Veterans Week. Includes a mess hall, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. daily – FREE to all veterans. All non-vets pay $10. Forty vendors, entertaining dayroom. Favorite gathering place for group photos and informal get together. For information, call Bob Smither, President Branson Veterans Task Force, 417-339-1420.

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