Around Town: What's going on in the Tri-Lakes

AUGUST

14 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Shady Taco & Grill, 2820 Indian Point Road, Branson, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy the family-friendly destination for $1 WING night --pick your favorite flavor and dive in poolside! Also enjoy tacos, burgers, giant burritos. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; 417-231-9494.

15 StateoftheOzarks Art Walk Market, 3-8 p.m. Art Walk Market is an event series in which our StateoftheOzarks artisans showcase their creativity to the larger Ozarks community. Shop for fine art, handcrafted items, baked goods, produce, home decor and more! This juried event is free to attend. 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

15 Cellar 417: Live music with Jukebox Winos, 5-7 p.m. Bring friends and meet new ones enjoying live music with Jukebox Winos! Indulge in made from scratch salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, pastas, premium meat and fresh seafood entrees - all paired with select wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails. 15038 Business Hwy. 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk-ins are welcome. Weather permitting we’ll have music on our expansive dog-friendly patio so you can soak in the Ozark views. 417-527-3799.

15 Cat Bingo! Mochas and Meows! 6-7:30 p.m. Come on out and mingle with the wonderful adoptable cats and play bingo! $5 a bingo card and buy as many as you can handle! Benefits the Branson Humane Society and the new Snip City! 3265 Falls Hwy. V, Branson. Mochasandmeows.com or Bransonhumanesociety.com

16 StateoftheOzarks Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. StateoftheOzarks partners with local growers, bakers and craftsmen to give our region a hub for things such as homegrown vegetables, local fruit, baked goods, Ozark honey and handmade soaps. 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

16 Cellar 417: Live music with Adam Groerich, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy live music while you indulge in fresh salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, house-made pastas, premium meat specials and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with carefully selected wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails! 15038 Business Hwy. 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk-ins are welcome. Weather permitting we’ll have music on our expansive dog-friendly patio so you can soak in the Ozark views. 417-527-3799.

16 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at The Ozarker Lodge, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy creekside modern rustic surroundings, poolside bar, family-friendly atmosphere. All-American cookout, s’mores kits, coffee bar also available. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 995 Hwy. 165, Branson. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.theozarkerlodge.com. 417-348-1683.

17 Shepherd of the Hills Thrift Store: Shoe, purse and clothing sale, benefiting Branson Humane Society and the new Snip City, 12-3 p.m. Name brand and brand new items with tags. 2837 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson. All proceeds benefit care and adoptions of animals in BHS’s care. Bransonhumanesociety.com

17 Shepherd of the Hills Episcopal Church: Special Sunday Confirmation Service by Bishop Amy Dafler Meaux, 4-6:30 p.m. Service at 4  and reception will follow with food and refreshments. All are invited to attend. There will NOT be a 10 a.m. service on this date. 107 Walnut Lane, Branson. https://facebook.com/shepherdofthehillsepiscopalchurch

20 StateoftheOzarks Farmers Market, 2-6 p.m. StateoftheOzarks partners with local growers, bakers and craftsmen to give our region a hub for things such as homegrown vegetables, local fruit, baked goods, Ozark honey and handmade soaps. 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

21 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. Register for the FREE one-hour Hands-Only CPR class at  https://business.hollisterchamber.net/ap/Events/Register/9eFvOq0TWC9Cx. For more information, phone the Hollister Chamber 417-334-3050.

21 Open house at Northwoods: Branson’s #1 Senior Adult Mobile Home Park! If you are 55 or older and want to see what Northwoods has to offer, and what homes are available, or coming soon, please visit our office on Thursday, August 21, from 2-4 p.m. 640 State Hwy. 248 #62, Branson. For more information, please call Cindi at 417-322-6855.

22 Cellar 417: Live music with Stephanie Callahan, 5-8 p.m. Bring friends and meet new ones! Enjoy live music and indulge in made from scratch salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, pastas, premium meat and fresh seafood entrees - all paired with select wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails. 15038 Business Hwy. 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk ins are welcome! Weather permitting we’ll have music on our expansive dog-friendly patio so you can soak in the Ozark views. 714-269-6896.

23 Brashears Furniture Adopt a Pet and Shop, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE EVENT! Brashears Furniture is sponsoring a big dog sale, partnering with Good Shepherd Humane Society, Berryville, AR, and Branson Humane Society and will match donations/adoption fees at event up to $500. Come meet the pups. 2750 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson. bransonhumanesociety.com

23 StateoftheOzarks Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. StateoftheOzarks partners with local growers, bakers and craftsmen to give our region a hub for things such as homegrown vegetables, local fruit, baked goods, Ozark honey and handmade soaps. 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

23 Cellar 417: Live music with Isaac Kenneth, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy live music while you indulge in fresh salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, house-made pastas, premium meat specials and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with carefully selected wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails! 15038 Business Highway 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk ins are welcome! Weather permitting we’ll have music on our expansive dog-friendly patio so you can soak in the Ozark views. 417-527-3799.

23 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Pier 28 Pizza & Grill, 6-8 p.m. Pull up to the favorite floating restaurant via boat or car and enjoy pizza, sandwiches, salads and the sunset. Courtesy dock. Family-friendly. Feed the ducks and turtles. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 344 Nauticle Circle, Kimberling City. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.pier28pizzagrill.com. 417-527-1580.

24 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, http://www.jukeboxwinos.com/. http://www.lindwedelwinery.com/. 417-338-0256

26 Wonders of Wildlife – PALS: Happy Campers, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Calling all wilderness explorers! Register your LITTLE adventurer for BIG fun! This month, PALS is going camping! Listen to tales around the campfire, go on a bear hunt, paint with marshmallows, hang out with friendly forest friends, and MORE! 500 W. Sunshine St., Springfield. https://wondersofwildlife.org/event/pals-happy-campers-2/

28 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at LAKE VIBEZ, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Enjoy this family-friendly destination that’s more than a gas station located across from Table Rock State Park. Patio. Casual, trendy, friendly staff serving up delicious burgers, sandwiches, apps, full bar. We’ll play favorite covers & originals! 5439 Hwy. 165, Branson. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com. 417-336-2811.

29 Cellar 417: Live music with Adam Groerich, 5-8 p.m. Enjoy live music while you indulge in fresh salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, house-made pastas, premium meat specials and fresh seafood. Pair your dish with carefully selected wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails! 15038 Business Highway 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk ins are welcome! Weather permitting we’ll have music on our expansive dog-friendly patio so you can soak in the Ozark views. 417-527-3799.

29 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at TAPS On Downing St., 6-8 p.m. Enjoy 24 craft beers and 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.

30 Live music at Cellar 417: Tucker Tillis, 5-8 p.m. Bring friends and meet new ones enjoying live music with Tucker Tillis! Indulge in made from scratch salads, flatbreads, charcuterie, pastas, premium meat and fresh seafood entrees - all paired with select wines, draft beer and handcrafted cocktails! 15038 Business Highway 13, Branson West. RSVP to save a spot; walk ins are welcome! views. 417-527-3799.

30 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at The Ozarker Lodge, 7-9 p.m. Enjoy creekside modern rustic surroundings, poolside bar, family-friendly atmosphere. All-American cookout, s’mores kits, coffee bar also available. We’ll play favorite covers and original music. 995 Hwy. 165, Branson. For more information: www.jukeboxwinos.com; www.theozarkerlodge.com. 417-348-1683.

31 Jukebox Winos: LIVE MUSIC at Bear Creek Wine Co. and Brewery, 2-5 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.

SEPTEMBER

6 End of Summer Fling: St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, 3 Northwoods Drive, Kimberling City, from 5-7 p.m. Food, beverages, fellowship and fun plus a silent auction to raise funds for local children’s charities such as Child Advocacy, school backpack programs, House of Hope Branson, and Children’s Smile Center

12 Red Cross Blood Drive, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lake Taneycomo Elks Lodge 2597, 12951 U.S. Hwy. 160, Forsyth. Give blood 8/29-9/21 for one of four mystery tees with Red Cross and Peanuts design. Limited quantities. Redcrossblood.org/Forsyth.

13 StateoftheOzarks Fest ‘25: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. StateoftheOzarks Fest is a one-day celebration bringing community together in a heightened street fair filled to the brim with food, art, craftsmanship, and uproarious fun, all tied to the history and culture of our land. 26 Downing St., Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

17 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

18 The Brook Wellness Center 7th Annual Fundraising Banquet, to be held at Church 3:16, 15521 U.S. Hwy. 160, Forsyth. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $40, with all proceeds going to the Child and Youth Haven Project. Your RSVP is appreciated by August 15 for this special event; call 417-527-8877 or visit www.thebrookwellnesscenter.org, where you’ll also find a link to donate toward this valuable project.

19 StateoftheOzarks Art Walk Market, 3-8 p.m. Art Walk Market is an event series in which our StateoftheOzarks artisans showcase their creativity to the larger Ozarks community. Shop for fine art, handcrafted items, baked goods, produce, home decor and more! This juried event is free to attend. 7900 Historic Hwy. 165, Hollister. www.stateoftheozarks.net

Sept 25-Oct. 1 Ozarks Food Harvest: Empty Bowls 2025 - Online Event, 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. Shop for bowls online Sept. 25–Oct. 1, or stop by the in-person event for an exclusive collection at Panera on S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, on Thur., Oct. 2, from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last. The online portion of this event will run from 12 a.m. on Sept. 25 until 11:59 p.m., October 1. https://givebutter.com/c/ofhemptybowls2025

27 Fundraiser: Neighbors and Friends of Table Rock Lake announce their Twilight Auction at Chateau on the Lake, 415 North State Highway 265, Branson., from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Buffet, silent and live auction. Tickets, information on our website: www.nftrl.org. NFTRL is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization of over 320 members serving Stone and Taney County charities.

OCTOBER

2 Ozarks Food Harvest: Empty Bowls 2025 - In-Person Event, 3-7 p.m. Stop by the in-person event for an exclusive collection at Panera on S. Campbell Ave. 4100 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, Thurs., Oct. 2 from 3-7 p.m. The first 250 donors (online or in-person) will receive free soup and bread from Panera while supplies last.

17 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