Local Events
Community Engagement Conference
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 8
Student Union Building
Featuring speakers and breakout sessions on diversity and inclusion, especially as it relates to people with disabilities. Includes brunch and a snack break. Register here.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Oct. 9
MACC Kirksville
Parking is open to the public.
Hollister Hopefuls Halloween Hootenanny
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 11
Moose Lodge
Events include: trunk or treating, games, meals, live and silent auctions and more.
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 12
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
Scottish Highland Games
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 12
Faith Lutheran Church
A competition of strength in the Scottish tradition. Kits included and free to watch. Procees from the games will go to “Kelly Forever” in memory of Kelly Van Vleck to benefit brain cancer research. Click here to find the entry form.
FLATS Trail Half Marathon
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 12
Thousand Hills State Park
A single-track marathon that takes runners from the Thousand Hills State Park Marina, through Forest Lake, and finishing with pizza and drinks at Jackson Stables. All proceeds from the half marathon benefit the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS).
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 19
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
NEMO Job Fair
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 22
Days Inn
Area job seekers are encouraged to attend and meet with hiring staff from numerous area employers in all types of industries and complete applications on-site. Admission is free.
Curtain Call Community Theatre Company Production
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Oct. 24-26
Curtain Call Community Theatre
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Hy-Vee two weeks before opening night, or any night at the door prior to 7 p.m. show time.
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 26
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
Fall Arts and Crafts Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 26
William Matthew Middle School
The 32nd annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Kirksville Women of Today. Admission is free.
Curtain Call Community Theatre Company Production
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Nov. 1-2
Curtain Call Community Theatre
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Hy-Vee two weeks before opening night, or any night at the door prior to 7 p.m. show time.
Veterans Appreciation Event
6 p.m.
Nov. 9
Rehoboth Baptist Church
The Center for American Military Music Opportunities in partnership with Rehoboth Baptist Church will be hosting an event featuring Donnie Isaacs. Free to veterans and active service members and their guest. Complimentary mean at 6 p.m. and music will start at 7:30 p.m.
Fallfest: A Local Craft and Vendor Show
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 16
Kirksville Church of the Nazarene
Local craft and vendor show benefiting the Kirksville Church of the Nazarene
Missouri Livestock Symposium
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 7
William Matthew Middle School
Trade show and free educational programs covering horses, beef, farm management, among other things. Visit missourilivestock.com for more information.
9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 8
Student Union Building
Featuring speakers and breakout sessions on diversity and inclusion, especially as it relates to people with disabilities. Includes brunch and a snack break. Register here.
American Red Cross Blood Drive
9 a.m.- 2 p.m.
Oct. 9
MACC Kirksville
Parking is open to the public.
Hollister Hopefuls Halloween Hootenanny
5:30 p.m.
Oct. 11
Moose Lodge
Events include: trunk or treating, games, meals, live and silent auctions and more.
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 12
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
Scottish Highland Games
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 12
Faith Lutheran Church
A competition of strength in the Scottish tradition. Kits included and free to watch. Procees from the games will go to “Kelly Forever” in memory of Kelly Van Vleck to benefit brain cancer research. Click here to find the entry form.
FLATS Trail Half Marathon
8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Oct. 12
Thousand Hills State Park
A single-track marathon that takes runners from the Thousand Hills State Park Marina, through Forest Lake, and finishing with pizza and drinks at Jackson Stables. All proceeds from the half marathon benefit the Forest Lake Area Trail System (FLATS).
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 19
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
NEMO Job Fair
11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 22
Days Inn
Area job seekers are encouraged to attend and meet with hiring staff from numerous area employers in all types of industries and complete applications on-site. Admission is free.
Curtain Call Community Theatre Company Production
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Oct. 24-26
Curtain Call Community Theatre
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Hy-Vee two weeks before opening night, or any night at the door prior to 7 p.m. show time.
Farmers’ Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
Oct. 26
Downtown Kirksville, west side of the square
This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Kirksville every Saturday through Oct. 26.
Fall Arts and Crafts Show
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Oct. 26
William Matthew Middle School
The 32nd annual Fall Arts and Crafts Show sponsored by Kirksville Women of Today. Admission is free.
Curtain Call Community Theatre Company Production
Agatha Christie’s “And Then There Were None”
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Nov. 1-2
Curtain Call Community Theatre
Tickets are $12 and can be purchased at Hy-Vee two weeks before opening night, or any night at the door prior to 7 p.m. show time.
Veterans Appreciation Event
6 p.m.
Nov. 9
Rehoboth Baptist Church
The Center for American Military Music Opportunities in partnership with Rehoboth Baptist Church will be hosting an event featuring Donnie Isaacs. Free to veterans and active service members and their guest. Complimentary mean at 6 p.m. and music will start at 7:30 p.m.
Fallfest: A Local Craft and Vendor Show
9 a.m.-2 p.m.
Nov. 16
Kirksville Church of the Nazarene
Local craft and vendor show benefiting the Kirksville Church of the Nazarene
Missouri Livestock Symposium
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 7
William Matthew Middle School
Trade show and free educational programs covering horses, beef, farm management, among other things. Visit missourilivestock.com for more information.
