Community Events
All events are subject to change. For additional details and the most current information, go to visitkirksville.com/t/upcoming-events.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 11
Downtown Square
Summer Block Party - Jaycee Park
4-5 p.m.
July 12
Jaycee Park, 1115 N. Osteopathy St.
Join City staff and community partners for a family fun at local parks. There will be free food and drinks, alongside games and activities for all ages to enjoy.
NEMO Fair
July 13-18
NEMO Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St.
A full schedule of events is available at nemofair.net/2026-nemo-fair.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 18
Downtown Square
Red Barn Ready - SBDC Training
7:30-8:30 a.m.
July 21
Kirksville Arts Association, 215 S. Franklin St.
Get festival ready with guidance on the business requirements needed to apply, including tax ID requests and city licensing. Attendees will also hear practical insights from the Red Barn Arts Festival director about how to prepare and what to expect the day of the event. Registration is available here.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 25
Downtown Square
Summer Block Party - Memorial Park
4-5 p.m.
July 26
Memorial Park, 404 E. Cottonwood St.
Join City staff and community partners for a family fun at local parks. There will be free food and drinks, alongside games and activities for all ages to enjoy.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 1
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 8
Downtown Square
Summer Block Party - Brashear Park
4-5 p.m.
Aug. 9
Brashear Park, 1415 E. Normal St.
Join City staff and community partners for a family fun at local parks. There will be free food and drinks, alongside games and activities for all ages to enjoy.
Fall Painting
Kirksville Hometown Holiday Event
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 15
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 22
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Aug. 29
Downtown Square
1-3 p.m.
Aug. 29
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Learn how to paint a fall nature scene with staff and volunteers. Supplies will be provided but attendees may bring their own if they prefer. Seating is limited. To ensure a spot, call the park office 660.665.6995. Meet at the Park Office.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 5
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 12
Downtown Square
MSK Whiskey and Turkey Festival
5-11 p.m.
Sept. 12
Downtown Kirksville
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 19
Downtown Square
52nd Annual Red Barn Arts and Crafts Festival
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Sept. 19
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 26
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 3
Downtown Square
16th Annual FLATS Trail Half Marathon
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Oct. 3
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
FLATS Trail Half Marathon takes racers over hills, rocks, roots, stretches of fast singletrack and water crossings. Along with mile after mile of trails, the point-to-point course offers runners seven aid stations, gorgeous views, volunteers to cheer them on, a marked course, age-group awards, prize money, a soft t-shirt, custom finishers medals and a festive post-race celebration. All proceeds go to the Forest Lake Area Trail System to support trail building and maintenance in Adair County, Missouri. Registration is available here.
Oktoberfest
5-20 p.m.
Oct. 3
SIP Downtown, 122 W. Harrison St.
Winter Painting
6-8 p.m.
Oct. 9
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Learn how to paint a winter nature scene with staff and volunteers. Supplies will be provided but attendees may bring their own if they prefer. Seating is limited. To ensure a spot, call the park office at 660.665.6995.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 17
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 24
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 31
Downtown Square
4-8 p.m.
Nov. 28
Downtown Kirksville
Missouri Livestock Symposium
Dec. 11-12
Truman Campus
