Community Events
All events are subject to change. For additional details and the most current information, go to visitkirksville.com/t/upcoming-events.
Try-It-Out Aerial Arts Workshop
6-7 p.m.
Sept. 10
Location provided after registration.
In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of aerial arts in a safe, supportive environment. No experience, upper body strength or gymnastics background is required — just a willingness to try something new. Registration is required and costs $25 per person. Email openskyaerialarts@gmail.com to register.
9/11 Day of Remembrance Ceremony
12 p.m.
Sept. 11
A.T. Still Univerity Interprofessional Education Building, 500 W. Jefferson St.
This event is free and open to the public. Guest seating is available.
Classic Film Showing: “Notorious”
7 p.m.
Sept. 11
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movie show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Concessions will be available.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Sept. 12
Downtown Square
Kirksville Healthcare Expo
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sept. 12
A.T. Still University, 800 W. Jefferson St.
Try It Out Aerial Arts Workshop
11-12 p.m.
Sept. 12
Location provided after registration.
In this one-hour workshop, participants will learn the basics of aerial arts in a safe, supportive environment. No experience, upper body strength or gymnastics background is required—just a willingness to try something new. Registration is required and costs $25 per person. Email openskyaerialarts@gmail.com to register.
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
Guided Hike of the Redbud Trail
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Sept. 25
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
The forest of Thousand Hills is a never-ending story where every plant, animal, and even person has a part to play. Join park staff to uncover more of this story. Participants should wear closed-toed shoes and bring water and bug spray.?
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
5-10 p.m.
Oct. 3
SIP Downtown, 122 W. Harrison St.
Live Music by Madd Hoss Jackson
9-11 p.m.
Oct. 3
Moose Lodge, 2405 E. Illinois St.
Tickets are $15. Steak Night meals are available for purchase before the show from 6-8 p.m.
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.
Classic Film Showing: “Double Indemnity”
7 p.m.
Oct. 9
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movie show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Concessions will be available.
2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
9-11 a.m.
Oct. 10
Ray Miller Elementary School, 2010 E. Normal Ave.
Registration will take place at 9 a.m. with a promise garden ceremony at 10 a.m. The walk will follow. Registration is available here.
Curtain Call Theatre: "Arsenic and Old Lace"
7-9 p.m.
Oct. 16-17
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 17
Downtown Square
Curtain Call Theatre: "Arsenic and Old Lace"
7-9 p.m.
Oct. 22-24
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 24
Downtown Square
Kraft Heinz Bologna Fest
3-5 p.m.
Oct. 24
Downtown Square
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 31
Downtown Square
Halloween Town Scare on the Square
6-8 p.m.
Oct. 31
Downtown Square
REACH Soup Dinner
5-8 p.m.
Nov. 7
Schuyler County Community Center, 304 Main St., Glenwood
Homemade soups, sandwiches, drinks and desserts will be served, with live music from 6-8 p.m. Entry for adults costs $10, children ages 4-12 cost $5 and children 3 and under eat free. For more information, call Darla Campbell, MU Extension field specialist in community development, at 660.216.2972.
Classic Film Showing: “Some Like it Hot”
7 p.m.
Nov. 13
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movie show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Concessions will be available.
Brashear Holiday Craft Fair
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 14
Brashear High School, 205 Dewey St., Brashear
Shop local unique finds, handmade gifts and more. Entry is $1 per person.
7th Annual Holiday Marketplace and Festival of Trees
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Nov. 28
11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 30-Dec. 4, Dec. 7-10 and Dec. 14-18
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Dec. 5, 12, and 19
Sue Ross Arts Center, 215 S. Franklin St.
4-8 p.m.
Nov. 28
Downtown Kirksville
Classic Film Showing: “White Christmas”
7 p.m.
Dec. 4
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with movie show time at 7 p.m. Admission is free but donations are always welcome. Concessions will be available.
2nd Annual Christmas Lane Lighting and Holiday Bazaar
3-10 p.m.
Dec. 5
NEMO Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St.
The Holiday Bazaar will take place from 3-8 p.m., with the Christmas Lane Lighting following from 6-10 p.m. Follow the NEMO Fair on Facebook for more information.
Curtain Call Theatre: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
7-9 p.m.
Dec. 9-12
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Missouri Livestock Symposium
Dec. 11-12
Truman Campus
