In this edition of Weekend Outlook, Michele Skalicky talks with Ozark Greenways director, Terry Whaley, about the Frisco Highline Trail anniversary celebration planned for Saturday.
Folk musicians, Mike Fraser and Tenley Hansen will present “Music Inspired by Aldo Leopold” tonight (10/10) at 7 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. It’s part of the Nature and the Arts Series. To register, 888-4237.
Dickerson Park Zoo presents Spooktacular through October 31st each night from 6:30 to 9. For more information, click here.
The HBA Fall Remodeling Show is at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds today (10/10) from 1 to 7, tomorrow (10/11) from 10 am to 7 pm and Sunday (10/12) from 11 to 5. For details, click here.
Fall Fest continues through October 26th at Rutledge-Wilson Community Farm Park. Hours are Saturdays 11 to 6 and Sundays from noon to 6. A Haunted Trail will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10 pm through October 25th. Admission to the Haunted Trail is $5. For more information, parkboard.org.
The MSU volleyball team will host Wichita State tonight (10/10) at 7 at Hammons Student Center. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
Apple Butter Makin’ Days is today through Sunday (10/10-10/12) in Mt. Vernon. For details, click here.
The exhibit, The Show Must Go On: Theatre and Entertainment Venues in Springfield, is at the historic Fox Theatre on Park Central Square in Springfield through tomorrow (10/11). Admission is $3 for adults and $1.50 for children. To learn more,historymuseumonthesquare.org.
Acoustic Jam on the Square is tonight (10/10) at 7 on the square in West Plains. Take instruments if you want to join in and lawn chairs.
West Plains area veterans interested in using the GI Benefits Bill to earn a degree at MSU-West Plains are invited to an information session at Garnett Library. Drop-in anytime between 8 am and 5 pm. To find out more, 255-7720.
Kids in grades four through eight will learn how to deal with bullies using confidence and conflict resolution during a program today (10/10) from 4 to 6 at the Library Station. ‘Tween Town: Bully Blockers will be taught by a martial arts expert. For more information, 865-1340.
Kids in grades six through eight are invited to Teen Friday Night tonight (10/10) at 6 at the Library Station. For details, 865-1340.
The 42nd annual Ozarko Invitational Marching Festival is tomorrow (10/11) beginning at 9 am at Plaster Sports Complex on the MSU campus. High school bands from Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas will compete. Admission is $10 and $6 for students and seniors. Kids five and younger get in free. Tickets will be available at the gate.
The LGBT Association will host the Gay and Lesbian Community Center of the Ozarks anniversary celebration tomorrow morning (10/11) at 10 at 518 E. Commercial. For more information, 836-5652.
The Springfield Symphony presents “Breezes from Bohemia” tomorrow night (10/11) at 7:30 at the Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing arts. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
The 2nd annual Ozarks Bacon Fest is tomorrow (10/11) at 11 am at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. Sample bacon and bacon infused and inspired foods and local and regional beers and spirits. For details, ozarksbaconfest.com.
A cookout to celebrate the Frisco Highline Trail’s 20th anniversary will be held tomorrow (10/11) from 3:30 to 6:30 at the Willard Trailhead, 515 E. Jackson in Willard. There will be live music, barbecue (for a donation), frozen custard and cupcakes. For more information, ozarkgreenways.org.
The 7th annual Pure Enjoyment exhibit continues through October 30th at the Creamery Arts Center. The more than 90 works of art reflect the joys of the 44 participating artists. To learn more, 862-ARTS or click here.
The annual Grape & Fall Festival will be held tomorrow (10/11) in downtown Hollister. The festival will include the Color Me Grape 5K at 9 am, entertainers, a grape stomp competition, a street dance and more. For more information, 334-3050 or click here. To register for the race, www.colormegrape5k.com.
The 13th annual auction to benefit Drury Athletics is tomorrow night (10/11) at the O’Reilly Family Event Center. Doors open at 5. Live auction items include a St. Louis Cardinals suite. To purchase tickets, 873-7265 or drurypanthers.com.
The exhibit “Norman Rockwell: 323 Saturday Evening Post Covers” is at the Spiva Center for the Arts, 222 W. Third St. in Joplin, through November 8th. For details, spivaarts.org.
The series “Campaigns and Politics: The Civil War in 1864” continues this weekend at the Library Center with the program “Atlanta is Ours and Fairly Won: the Atlanta Campaign of 1864” tomorrow night (10/11) at 7. Willie Ray Johnston, who recently retired from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield, will discuss the Battle of Kennesaw and Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign. To find out more, thelibrary.org or 882-0714.
A Zombie Prom for all ages will be held tomorrow night (10/11) from 6 to 10 at the Shrine Mosque. Proceeds will benefit the Shrine Mosque Preservation Association. The event will include dancing, contests and prizes. Admission is $7 or $25 for a family of four. To learn more, abashrine.com.
Complete Electronics Recycling will hold a hard drive shredding event at their facility, 2935 W. Chestnut Expressway, tomorrow (10/11) from 8 am to 6 pm.
The Moxie will hold a free screening of “The Searchers,” a 1956 film starring John Wayne and Natalie Wood, tomorrow afternoon (10/11) at 1 in conjunction with the Into the West exhibit at the Springfield Art Museum. For details, click here.
The Ozarks Community Buddy Walk, which focuses on awareness of the developmentally disabled, will be held at Zizzer Stadium tomorrow (10/11) from noon to 3. There will be booths, giveaways and more. For more information, clickhere.
Make plastic bag sleeping mats to donate to local charities during “Crafts for a Cause” tomorrow (10/11) from 10 to 1 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. Take plastic shopping bags to donate if you have them. To learn more, 862-0135.
The MSU women’s soccer team will host Evansville tomorrow night (10/11) at 7 at the Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
It’s Retro Cartoon Saturday Morning tomorrow (10/11) at 10 am at the Park Central Branch Library. See “Scooby Doo, Where Are You!”
Kids in grades K-5 will enjoy family time at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library tomorrow (10/11) from 1 to 3 with games, crafts and other activities. To find out more, 862-0135.
Kids two and younger are invited to Babes in the Woods tomorrow morning (10/11) at 10 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. Take a stroller and go on a guided nature walk. To register, 888-4237.
Kids of all ages are invited to celebrate Star Wars tomorrow afternoon (10/11) at 2 at the Library Center. Wear costumes if you’d like. For more information, 882-0714 or thelibrary.org.
Local attorney and musician Dan Harmening will perform songs from the 60s and 70s tomorrow afternoon (10/11) at 4:30 at the Brentwood Branch Library.
See the Tim Burton movie, “Corpse Bride,” tomorrow night (10/11) at 6:30 at the Park Central Branch Library. The event is for anyone 13 and older.
NatureHood will present Flower Pots and Cookin’ Pots tomorrow (10/11) from 10 to 2 at Homegrown Foods, 607 S. Pickwick in Springfield. Get advice from native plant experts on how to help butterflies and bees. There will also be native plants and seeds, kids’ activities and a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. For more information, 868-7004.
C-Street Market is open tomorrow (10/11) from 8 am to 1 pm on Commercial Street near the Footbridge.
Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks is open tomorrow (10/11) from 8 to 1 at Farmer’s Park at James River and Republic Rd. And tomorrow the market will host the Iron Chef Competition at 9:30 featuring three local chefs. For more information, loveyourfarmer.com.
The Greater Ozarks Farmers Market is open tomorrow (10/11) from 8 to 1 in the Battlefield Mall parking lot. To learn more, springfieldfarmersmarket.com
Red Shoe Pickers, an Americana-style acoustic music duo, will be at the Library Center Sunday afternoon (10/12) at 2 as part of the Sunday Concert Series. Paul Phariss and Rebecca Holt will perform light rock, country, bluegrass and folk. Admission is free.
