Community Events

7-8:30 p.m.

June 12

Courthouse Square, Downtown Kirksville, 106 W. Washington

The Kirksville Arts Association (KAA) returns with the Summer on the Square series on the Adair Courthouse Lawn. Rain location Club One, 301 W. McPherson St.

June 12-13

7-8 p.m.

June 12

Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157

Snakes have a variety of different ways that they defend themselves. Join park staff to discover these survival techniques. There may be a chance to meet a live reptile. Meet at the Campground 1 amphitheater.

6:30-7 p.m.

June 19

1-3 p.m.

June 20

Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157

Learn with staff and volunteers how to paint a nature sunset with water reflections. 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 in the Special Use Area. Stay on Highway 157 and take the first right after Big Loop Road.

5-10 p.m.

June 20

12:30-5 p.m.

June 21

119 S. Elson St.

Learn more on the 2315 ELM Facebook page.

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

June 27

Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157

This program gives attendees the opportunity to learn new outdoor skills through active participation. WIN events are being held in four state parks in 2026. Each event covers a different combination of skills and activities and includes classes taught by women intended to provide the opportunity to learn by doing. All individuals are welcome. Registration is required for these events, and there is a fee for each program. On the website, find the listing for the type of WIN event desired and click on the green box below the listing. Then, click on the green "Sign up!" button to register. Registration open and close dates are listed on the registration website. All slots will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

June 27

Sue Ross Arts Center, 215 S. Franklin St.

Celebrate our country's 250th birthday by creating a barn quilt. Jennifer and Drew Wilkerson with Bohemian Folk Barn Quilts from Brookfield will host a workshop at the arts center. While many of the designs are shown in red, white and blue, Jennifer and Drew will be offering 72 other colors attendees can choose from to make their barn quilt.To register, call 660.665.0500 or email kirksvilleart@gmail.com. Attendees will need to select their design when registering, but they can wait and select their color choices the day of the workshop. Attendees will need to bring a hair dryer. Light refreshments will be available. Spaces are limited.

5-11 p.m.

July 3-4

TBD

Final details will be made available at visitkirksville.com.

9:30-10 p.m.

July 4

North Park Sports Complex, 3000 Novinger St.

July 14-18

NEMO Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St.

A full schedule of events is available at nemofair.net/2026-nemo-fair.

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.