Community Events
"The Great Escape" Showing
7-9 p.m.
May 29
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Admission is free, concessions available.
7-9 p.m.
May 29
Curtain Call Theatre, 512 W. Elizabeth St.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7 p.m. Admission is free, concessions available.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 30
Downtown Kirksville
Where the Wildflowers Are Hike
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
May 30
Redbud Trail on Big Loop Rd., Thousand Hills State Park
Experience the beauty of the spring wildflowers in bloom on this one-mile hike of the Redbud Trail. Attendees won’t be able to see all of Missouri’s 1,500 species, but they will leave this hike with the skills to identify some common spring wildflowers.
Pop-Up in the Park
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
May 30
Greentop City Park
A craft and vendor market featuring bounce houses and kids' activities.
Fungal Foray
9-11 a.m.
May 31
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Join Bob Johnson, Department of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, for a fungus filled day at the park. This foray will focus on exploring the diversity of fungi that exists in the park. Attendees will collect specimens and then examine and talk about what they found. Wear appropriate attire for walking in the woods and bring a basket for collecting. Meet at the parking lot, next to the playground, across from the Redbud Trailhead. Questions should be directed to the park office at 660.665.6995.
KAA Summer on the Square - Keota
7-8:30 p.m.
June 5
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.
Kirksville Art Walk
4:30-7 p.m.
June 5
Downtown Kirksville
Petroglyph Tour
7 p.m.
June 5
Thousand Hills State Park Petroglyph Shelter, 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.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 6
Downtown Square
KAA Summer on the Square - Renewed
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.
Kirksville City-Wide Garage Sales
June 12-13
Snake Survival
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.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 13
Downtown Square
Petroglyph Tour
6:30-7 p.m.
June 19
Thousand Hills State Park Petroglyph Shelter
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.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 20
Downtown Square
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.
KAA Summer on the Square - Carolyn Vincent
7-8:30 p.m.
June 26
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.
Women in Nature
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.
Fungal Foray
9-11 a.m.
June 28
Thousand Hills State Park, 20431 MO-157
Join Bob Johnson, Department of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, for a fungus filled day at the park. This foray will focus on exploring the diversity of fungi that exists in the park. Attendees will collect specimens and then examine and talk about what they found. Wear appropriate attire for walking in the woods and bring a basket for collecting. Meet at the parking lot, next to the playground, across from the Redbud Trailhead. Questions should be directed to the park office at 660.665.6995.
KAA Summer on the Square - Aaron Russel Band
7-8:30 p.m.
July 3
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.
Red, White and Blue Festival
5-11 p.m.
July 3-4
TBD
Final details will be made available at visitkirksville.com.
Kirksville Fireworks
9:30-10 p.m.
July 4
North Park Sports Complex, 3000 Novinger St.
KAA Summer on the Square - Kirksville Community Band
7-8:30 p.m.
July 10
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.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 11
Downtown Square
NEMO Fair
July 14-18
NEMO Fairgrounds, 2700 E. Illinois St.
A full schedule of events is available at nemofair.net/2026-nemo-fair.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 18
Downtown Square
Red Barn Ready - SBDC Training
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.
KAA Summer on the Square - Shakey Ground
7-8:30 p.m.
July 24
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.
Kiwanis Farmers' Market
7 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 25
Downtown Square
KAA Summer on the Square - Busted Spring Band
7-8:30 p.m.
July 31
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.
