Community Events


Wonderful World of Owls
6-6:30 p.m.
Oct. 30
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Thousand Hills State Park is home to a variety of owls. Join park staff to uncover the world of owls. Learn about Owls in Missouri, what characteristics make them unique and how to try and find them. Meet at the Campground 1 Amphitheater.

Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 31
Downtown Square

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
9-11 a.m.
Oct. 31
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. 

38th Annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 31
William Matthew Middle School Gym, 1515 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Lunch options will be available, including juicy burgers, soup, hot dogs, walking tacos and nachos, as well as various pies. For more information, call 660.341.3232 or visit sites.google.com/site/kirksvillewomenoftoday.

Petroglyph Tour
10-10:30 a.m.
Oct. 31
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Thousand Hills State Park is home to a collection of petroglyphs or rock carvings made by ancestors of today’s American Indians. Explore the petroglyphs with park staff to learn more about this unique piece of history. ?Meet at the petroglyph shelter located next to the beach.

Halloween Town Scare on the Square
6-8 p.m.
Oct. 31
Downtown Square

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer's
9-11 a.m.
Nov. 1
The Quad

Blood Drive
11:30 a.m-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 3
Student Union Building
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
11:30 a.m-5:30 p.m.
Nov. 4
Student Union Building
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
11a.m-3 p.m.
Nov. 6
Northeast Regional Medical Center, 315 S. Osteopathy St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
10 a.m-2 p.m.
Nov. 7
Mary Immaculate Catholic Church, 716 E. Washington St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

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.

Live Music - 17th Annual Slasher Bash
7:30 p.m.-12 a.m.
Nov. 7
Club One, 301 W. McPherson St.
Come rock out in costumes and dance the night away. Costume contests will take place for the best individual costume and the best couple costume. Live music will feature: Secular Era's tribute to 3 eras of Danzig; Left Hand Black's tribute to Black Sabbath; and Leave Them Cold. Secular Era will close the night out with a set of original music. Admission is $10 for individuals 21 and above, with $15 admission for individuals aged 18-20.

Veteran's Day Ceremony
11 a.m.-12 p.m.
Nov. 11
VFW Adair Post 2508, 21464 Parallel Rd.

Blessing of the Hunt
5-8 p.m.
Nov. 12
NEMO Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St.
Admission is free and food will be available for purchase. 

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.

Paint the Ville - Thing 3 from The Cat in the Hat
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Nov. 16
Kirksville Aquatic Center, 801 E. Mill St.
Join instructor Rachel Messer for a follow-along paint class. All supplies and step-by-step instruction is included for $20 per painter. Kids ages 6 and above are welcome, and parents can sign up to paint alongside them. Everyone takes home their own creation. Register at kirksville.gov/p/rec-login. Space is limited.

Blood Drive
11a.m-3 p.m.
Nov. 17
Centerstone - Kirksville, 900 Laharpe St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Kirksville High School Fall Musical - "Something Rotten"
7 p.m.
Nov. 19-21
William Matthew Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Tickets are available here.

Adair County Family YMCA Turkey Trot
9-11 a.m.
Nov. 21
Adair County YMCA, 1708 Jamison St.
All ages are welcome. Kids ages 12 and under run free. Prizes will be given for the overall first place male and female, first place male and female in each age group, most spirited and largest family/ team. Registration is available here.

40th Country Christmas Craft Festival
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 21
Adair County R-1 School District, 600 Rombauer Ave., Novinger
Over 75 booths of handcrafted and repurposed items/second chance items. Admission by donation. A wide variety of crafts will be available with a free drawing every half-hour. Food and drinks and a bake sale featuring homemade candy will also be available. For more information, call 660.342.6455.

Holiday Bazaar
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 21
Novinger Community Center, 101 Snyder Ave, Novinger
Collectibles and vintage items, crafts, homemade food items and direct sales products will be on display for purchase. For more information, call 660.342.6455.

Shopper's Delight
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Nov. 21
Novinger Fire House, 100 Front St., Novinger
Direct sales products, crafts and more will be available for purchase.

Kirksville High School Fall Musical - "Something Rotten"
2 p.m.
Nov. 22
William Matthew Middle School Auditorium, 1515 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
Tickets are available here.

Blood Drive
2-6 p.m.
Nov. 24
Ray Miller Elementary, 2010 E. Normal Ave.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
1-5 p.m.
Nov. 27
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2000 E. Normal Ave
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

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.

Kirksville Hometown Holiday Event
4-8 p.m.
Nov. 28
Downtown Kirksville

Blood Drive
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Nov. 30
First Christian Church Kirksville, 100 N. High St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 2
A.T. Still University, 800 W. Jefferson St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

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.

ATSU Reindeer Romp
9 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Dec. 5-6
DuKum Inn, 111 S. Elson St.

Christmas Market
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 5
Kirksville Primary School Gym, 1815 E Hamilton St.
For more information, or to register as a vendor, contact Katie Pfister at trentkatie50@gmail.com.

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.

Blood Drive
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Dec. 9
Student Union Building
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Curtain Call Theatre: “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”
7-9 p.m.
Dec. 9-12
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at curtaincalltheatre.org, at Hy-Vee — located at 500 N. Baltimore St. — or at the door.

Blood Drive
1:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 10
Kirksville R-3 High School, 1300 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Dec. 11
Cornerstone Church, 1702 N. Elson St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Missouri Livestock Symposium
Dec. 11-12
Truman Campus

Celebrating Christmas thru Music
2-4 p.m.
Dec. 13
Former Novinger Methodist Church, 606 Davis St., Novinger
Join for vocals, instrumentals and community singing, as well as tours of the historical building. There is no admission and free refreshments will be available.

Blood Drive
2-6 p.m.
Dec. 14
Complete Family Medicine, 1611 S. Baltimore St.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767.

Blood Drive
12:30-5:30 p.m.
Dec. 17
Kirksville Country Club, 1115 Country Club Dr.
One donation can save up to three lives. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org/give or call 800.733.2767

Paint the Ville - Bubble Gum Blitzen
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Dec. 17
Kirksville Aquatic Center, 801 E. Mill St.
Join instructor Rachel Messer for a follow-along paint class. All supplies and step-by-step instruction is included for $20 per painter. Kids ages 6 and above are welcome, and parents can sign up to paint alongside them. Everyone takes home their own creation. Register at kirksville.gov/p/rec-login. Space is limited.
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