Around Town

OCTOBER

24 Open Doors United Methodist Church of Blue Eye: Fall church-wide garage sale, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sale inside on two levels and outside. Clothing, linens, jewelry, housewares, collectibles, furniture, baby clothes and accessories, sporting goods, tools, electronics, toys, books, CDs, DVDs. 6238 St. Hwy. 86, Blue Eye. For information: Open Doors United Methodist Facebook page

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 Open Doors United Methodist Church of Blue Eye: Fall church-wide garage sale, 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Sale inside on two levels and outside. Clothing, linens, jewelry, housewares, collectibles, furniture, baby clothes and accessories, sporting goods, tools, electronics, toys, books, CDs, DVDs. 6238 St. Hwy. 86, Blue Eye. For information: Open Doors United Methodist Facebook page.

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.

5 Branson Veterans Homecoming: Opening ceremonies, Americana Theater, 2905 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. NO admittance charge. Open to all veterans and their families. No reservations are required. For information, contact Dee at 870-421-3511.

5 Branson Veterans Homecoming: BVTF Veterans Celebration Show, NEW LOCATION: Pepsi Legends Theater, 1600 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson., 2 p.m. Free and open to the public. For information, email Becky_jewsbury@wgresorts.com or call 417-332-3557.

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

7 Godfidence Women’s Conference: Walking in the Confidence of God, 9 a.m-3 p.m. Finding Faith Ministries is coming to Branson! Do you want to encounter Jesus? Come find hope, faith and fellowship at our women’s conference. With dynamic preaching and heartfelt worship, we will enter the presence of God. Tickets at The Columns, 3750 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. Our nonprofit uses this also as an outreach event. Those in need can get a free ticket by email at Ministry.FindingFaith@gmail.com. We will be passing out care packages to those in need. Our Ministry also works with local women’s shelters. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090724485299

8 Godfidence Women’s Conference: Walking in the Confidence of God, 9 a.m-12 p.m. Finding Faith Ministries is coming to Branson! Do you want to encounter Jesus? Come find hope, faith and fellowship at our women’s conference. With dynamic preaching and heartfelt worship, we will enter the presence of God. Tickets at The Columns, 3750 W. 76 Country Blvd., Branson. Our nonprofit uses this also as an outreach event. Those in need can get a free ticket by email at Ministry.FindingFaith@gmail.com. We will be passing out care packages to those in need. Our Ministry also works with local women’s shelters. For more information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090724485299

11-14 Dogwood Canyon: Veterans Day discount, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. We’re proud to honor those who serve! From Tuesday, November 11 through Friday, November 14, veterans and active-duty military receive 50% off admission for themselves and up to three guests. 2038 West State Hwy. 86, Lampe. This special offer is available on weekdays only and applies to walk-up visitors. Please bring a valid military ID to redeem. For information: https://dogwoodcanyon.org/tickets/

13 Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) Open House, 4-6 p.m. Imagine Technical Institute (ITI) supports adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in achieving competitive employment. Join us and learn more about the services we offer. 101 State Dr. Ste. 240, Hollister. http://imaginejobs.org/

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

DECEMBER

11 Christmas Mini Musical production for the Branson Hollister Lions Club final meeting of the year, 6-9 p.m. 1015 State Hwy. 76, Branson. 520-371-0022.