Michele Skalicky talks with Mike Kromrey, director of the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks, about a family-friendly event planned for tomorrow at Valley Water Mill Park and tells you about events happening this weekend in the Ozarks.
The First Friday Art Walk is tonight (10/3) from 6 to 10 at 27 downtown Springfield venues. To learn more, ffaw.org.
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 opens tonight (10/3) and will be open Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 10 through October 25th. Admission to the Haunted Trail is $5. For more information, click here.
World Space Week at the Springfield-Greene County Libraries kicks off today with a Skype with astronaut Michael Hopkins at 3 pm at the Library Center. For details, thelibrary.org.
Disney’s Mary Poppins, featuring Kim Crosby, continues through Sunday (10/5) at the Landers Theatre. For ticket information, springfieldlittletheatre.org.
The Greene County Master Gardener chapter will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a special event tonight (10/3). A reception, with chef Craig Von Foerster grilling vegetables and serving a light dinner in the Master Gardener Demonstration Garden at Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, will be held from 4 to 6:30. AT 7, the event moves to the Darr Agricultural Center for a lecture by well-known plants expert, Dr. Todd Lasseigne, who has travelled the world collecting landscape plants. The topic will be “Plant Collecting.” Tickets are $15 and are available at the Springfield-Greene County Botanical Center, 2400 S. Scenic. For more information, 881-8909.
The 5th annual Springfield Jazz Festival starts at 6 tonight (10/3) on Park Central Square featuring the Linda Sala Project, Brandon Mezzelo’s Haus Quartet, the Richard Bruton Quartet, the Arthur Duncan Trio, the MSU Jazz Studies Ensemble and the Missouri Jazz Orchestra with guest artist Bob Lark. For more information, click here.
The Little Acorns program, Possum Trot, will be held today (10/3) at 11 and 1:30 for ages three to six at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. To register, 888-4237.
The MSU women’s soccer team will host Indiana State tonight (10/3) at 7, and the MSU men’s team will face Drake tomorrow night (10/4) at 7 at the Betty and Bobby Allison South Stadium. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
The MSU women’s volleyball team will host Drake tonight (10/3) at 7 and Northern Iowa tomorrow night (10/4) at 7 at Hammons Student Center. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
The exhibit, The Show Must Go On: Theatre and Entertainment Venues in Springfield, is at the historic Fox Theatre on Park Central Square through October 11th. Hours today and tomorrow (10/3-10/4) are 10:30 to 4:30. To learn more, historymuseumonthesquare.org.
A National Bullying Prevention Month event will be held today at 3:30 at the Brentwood Branch Library. Express Yourself: Exploring Emotions through Art, is for kids in grades 2-6. For details, 833-1974.
The Owls of Harry Potter program, for kids in grades K-5, is tonight (10/3) at 6 at the Republic Branch Library. Kids will play games, make crafts and eat snacks from the world of Harry Potter. For more information, 732-7284.
The Ozark Arts and Crafts Show is today and tomorrow (10/3-10/4) from 9 am to 6 pm and Sunday (10/5) from 9 to 4 at the Finley River Park. For more information, click here.
Hear about the latest breast cancer information and treatment options during a free Lunch and Learn seminar today (10/3) from 11:30 to 1 at Citizens Memorial Hospital. To register, 328-6010.
Oktoberfest Joplin and Kids Fall Fest is today (10/3) from 6 to 10 and tomorrow (10/4) from 10 am to 10 pm in downtown Joplin. The events will include 28 bands and performers, arts and craft booths, food, kids’ activities, a beer garden and more. For details, joplinfestivalgroup.com.
Ozarks Fall FarmFest is today through Sunday (10/3-10/5) from 9 to 5 at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds. For more information, click here.
The program “Campfire Cooking with Kids” is tomorrow (10/4) from 3 to 5 at the Wildcat Glades Conservation and Audubon Center in Joplin. To register (by 10/3), 417-629-3423.
C-Street Market is open tomorrow (10/4) from 8 am to 1 pm. For details, click here.
Farmer’s Market of the Ozarks is open tomorrow (10/4) 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 (10/4) from 8 to 1 in the Battlefield Mall parking lot. To learn more, springfieldfarmersmarket.com
The Forsyth Harvest Moon Festival and Car Show will be held tomorrow (10/4) at Shadow Rock Park. The Harvest Moon 5K Run/Walk will start tomorrow morning at 7 at Empire Park. The event will also feature arts and crafts, food, a donut hole-eating contest and more. For details, forsythmissouri.org.
The Abou Ben Adhem Shriners will host a screening tomorrow (10/4) from 9 to noon for orthopedic conditions for Shriners Hospital for Children. The free screening will be held at the Library Center. To learn more, 230-5660.
Taste of Springfield and Oktoberfest is tomorrow (10/4) from 11 am to 11 pm on Park Central Square. Sample food from local restaurants and enjoy live music. There will also be a beer garden. Taste tickets are 10 for $10. For more information, click here.
The Pregnancy Care Center will host the 5K Run & Walk tomorrow (10/4) at Jordan Valley Park. The theme is Every Child Deserves a Birthday, and the event will include games for kids, prizes and giveaways. For details, 417pcc.org.
The Nature Center’s Conservation Teen Club, for ages 12 to 17, will meet at the Andy Dalton Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center tomorrow (10/4) to learn archery. To register, 888-4237.
Master Gardeners of the Ozarks will host a Pass Along Plants program tomorrow (10/4) starting at 10 am at the Taney County Extension office, 122 Felkins Ave. in Forsyth. Learn the basics of dividing plants, propagation and saving seeds to share. Take plants or seeds to share if you have some. For more information, 417-357-6812 or extension.missouri.edu.
Republic’s Pumpkin Daze will be held tomorrow (10/4) on Main Street featuring arts and crafts, giant pumpkins, a pie-eating contest and more. For details, click here.
The Watershed Center Family Fun Day is tomorrow (10/4) from 9 to noon at Valley Water Mill Park, 2400 E. Valley Water Mill Rd. Learn about backpack camp cooking and Dutch oven cooking. There will also be fishing opportunities, streamside nature learning, live music, scavenger hunts, hiking and more. For information, 866-1127.
The MSU Football Bears will host Youngstown State tomorrow afternoon (10/4) at 2 at Plaster Sports Complex. Bearfest Village will open at 11 am west of the stadium. For details, click here.
The MSU field hockey team will host Kent State today (10/3) at 4 and Davidson Sunday morning (10/5) at 11 at the Betty and Bobby Allison North Stadium. For ticket information, 836-7678 or missouristatetix.com.
It’s Retro Cartoon Saturday Morning tomorrow morning (10/4) at 10 at the Park Central Branch Library. See “Scooby Doo, Where are You!”
Kids in grades K-2 are invited to the Alexander Movie Release Party tomorrow morning (10/4) at 11 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. Celebrate the release of the movie version of the classic book, Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day! For more information, 862-0135.
Drop by the Library Center tomorrow between 1 and 5 to learn how you can assist NASA by taking part in Citizen Science projects and help create an enormous LEGO brick space city. To find out more, 882-0714.
Bluegrass & BBQ will be held tomorrow night (10/4) from 5 to 8 at Wild Idea Archery, 877 E. Steel St. in Seymour featuring Acoustic Essays. For more information, 935-2697.
A Screenprinting Workshop for adults will be held tomorrow (10/4) from 10 to 3:30 at the Springfield Art Museum. The cost is $45, and pre-registration is required. To learn more, 837-5700.
The Beach Ball Bash with live music from the Jimmy Buffet tribute band, Cruize Control, will be held tomorrow night (10/4) from 6 to 10 at the Shrine Mosque. For ticket information, 869-9164.
The photography exhibit, Ozark Snapshots, by Barbara Williams is at the West Plains Civic Center through Sunday (10/5). For details, 256-1813.
Adults can take part in Herbal Spa Day tomorrow (10/4) at 1 at the Midtown Carnegie Branch Library. They’ll learn how to make and use olive oil facial cleanser, whipped lavender sugar scrub and a DIY face mask. To register, 862-0135.
Learn how to make your own dog food during the program, “Healthy Hounds,” tomorrow afternoon (10/4) at 2 at the Brentwood Branch Library. To register, 883-1974.
See the movie, Casper, rated PG, during the Park Central Branch Library’s Walk-in Weekend Theater tomorrow night (10/4) at 6:30 for ages 13 and up.
The 21st annual AIDS Walk is tomorrow (10/4) at 10 at Phelps Grove Park with registration at 9. A Costumed Dog Parade gets underway at around 11. For more information, click here or 881-1900.
The Fifth annual Eurekapalooza is tomorrow (10/4) at Lake Featherwood Fields off Highway 62 W, from noon to 10 pm. The event will include music, food, games, a beer garden, vendors, a Kid Zone and more. Admission is $5 for adults, $2 for 18 and under and free for kids under two. Proceeds benefit Clear Spring School. For more information, 479-253-7921 or eurekapalooza.com.
Author and personal historian, Wayne Groner, will offer the free class, How to Write Your Memoir or Life Story tomorrow morning (10/4) at 10 at the Library Center. For details, 883-4532.
Primitive Skills Day is Sunday (10/5) from 1 to 5 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. See demonstrations in flint knapping, bow and arrow construction, making cordage out of plant fibers, beadwork and fire making. There will also be Dutch oven cooking demonstrations. No registration is needed.
The Missouri State University Chorale will present a concert Sunday night (10/5) at 7:30 at St. Joseph Church, 1115 N. Campbell. Admission is free.
Cassandre Haygood, voted Branson’s Female Entertainer of the Year three years running, will present a free concert at the Doling Family Center Sunday afternoon (10/5) at 2. To learn more, 865-1340.
The CROP Hunger Walk is Sunday (10/5) at 2 with registration at 1 at South Street Christian Church, 500 South Ave. Donations will help fight global hunger, with 25 percent returned to local food pantries. Take non-perishable food items to place on the Crosslines truck. For more information, 869-9303.
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.
