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.
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
