Local Events

Today

  1. Spring Craft Bazaar

    • Central Taney County Fire Protection District will host a Spring Craft Bazaar on April 18 & 19, from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. each day at Fire Station 5, 21060 St. Hwy. 160, Kissee Mills. All proceeds will go to the Fire Association and the First Responder Scholarship Fund.

      The following booth space is available:
      8x8 inside - $30/day
      8x8 outside - $25/day
      12x12 inside - $40/day
      12x12 outside - $30/day

      Each booth is asked to donate an item for the auction.  To reserve booth space, call 228-222-7169 or 417-545-1875.

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  2. Earth Day Event

    • Join the Shepherd of the Hills Conservation Education Center as they celebrate Earth Day on Saturday, April 19, from 9 a.m. - noon. There will be hands-on activities, including making your own seed bombs and pollinator houses to take home. They will also be giving away FREE native Missouri trees while supplies last. For more information, email Shepherd@mdc.mo.gov or call (417) 334-4865 ext 0.

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  3. RSHS Plant Sale

    • Reeds Spring High School FFA students will host a Plant Sale April 15-19, from 9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day at the greenhouse located behind the high school near the football stadium. The sale will include coconut-lined hanging baskets, vegetables, herbs, blackberry plants and sunflowers. The sale is open to the public, and cash or check is accepted.

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  4. Live Easter Drive-Thru

    • First Baptist Church of Kimberling City will host a Live Easter Drive-Thru on Easter Weekend, Friday - Sunday, from 8:00-9:30 p.m. each night. The event is free and open to the public. The church is located at 161 Heaven's Way in Kimberling City. For more information, call 417-739-4736 or visit https://fbckc.com.

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Tomorrow

  1. Live Easter Drive-Thru

    • First Baptist Church of Kimberling City will host a Live Easter Drive-Thru on Easter Weekend, Friday - Sunday, from 8:00-9:30 p.m. each night. The event is free and open to the public. The church is located at 161 Heaven's Way in Kimberling City. For more information, call 417-739-4736 or visit https://fbckc.com.

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Monday, April 21st

  1. C of O Jazz Ensemble

    • The College of the Ozarks Music Department invites the public to a Jazz Ensemble Concert on Monday, April 21, at 7 p.m. in Jones Auditorium. This concert will feature a wide variety of jazz music conducted by Dr. Powers. The event is free and open to the public. For those unable to attend in person, they will have a live stream available on their YouTube Channel; search for College of the Ozarks Music Department on YouTube.

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Tuesday, April 22nd

  1. Hollister Choir Spring Concert

    • The Hollister Choir Department's combined middle and high school spring concert will be held on is on Tuesday, April 22, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The event will include performances by Blue Harmony Singers, Concert Choir and Middle School Choir. Admission is free and open to the public.

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Wednesday, April 23rd

  1. Free Mammogram Screenings

    • Cox Medical Center Branson's Women's Center is partnering with Breast Cancer Foundation of the Ozarks to offer FREE mammogram screenings for women in the area.

      This event will take place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23 at the Cox Medical Center Branson Women's Center in Suite 408.

      Appointments are required. Patients must be at least 40 years old, have gone at least one year since their last mammogram, cannot have any current breast problems and must be uninsured or underinsured.

      To schedule an appointment, please call the Women's Center at 417-348-8796.

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Friday, April 25th

  1. Women’s Conference

    • New Life Temple’s 22nd Annual Women’s Conference will be held April 25-26 at New Life Temple, 3077 Bus. Hwy. 65, Hollister. Brittany Thacker will be the featured speaker, bringing a powerful and uplifting message of faith, strength, and renewal.

      This year’s conference will be a time of spiritual growth, sisterhood, and empowerment as we come together to embrace the calling God has placed on our lives. Expect dynamic worship, transformative teachings, and moments of deep connection with fellow women of faith.

      Register by calling 417-334-7231.

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Saturday, April 26th

  1. Spring Community Garage Sale

    • The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its semi-annual Community Garage Sale at the Branson RecPlex parking lot on Saturday, April 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vendor set-up beginning at 6:00 a.m. The sale will feature up to 70 booths. Booth spaces are available for a $25 fee and are approximately 18’x18’. Registration is available online or in-person at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy. CLICK HERE to register online for this event. For more information or questions, please contact the Branson RecPlex at 417-335-2368 or visit BransonParksandRecreation.com.

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  2. Forsyth Spring Fling

    • The Forsyth Area Chamber of Commerce will host Spring Fling on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Main Street. The event will feature live entertainment, vendors, young entrepreneurs, food trucks, kids' activities, car show, cake decorating contest, art battle, strongman competition, and more. Admission is free. For more information, call 417-546-2741 or email info@forsythmissouri.org.

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  3. Recovery Walk

    • The Brook Wellness Center will host its annual Recovery Walk on Saturday, April 26, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort, 201 Marina Way, Kimberling City. Come walk with us as we celebrate a sober life. Enjoy food, music, raffles and wear your most colorful socks! Free registration includes T-shirt, Food and Swag. Non-profits Booths available and DEA Drug Take Back Site - bring your expired medications. Registration starts at 9 a.m.

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  4. Drug Take Back Day

    • Did you know that over 50 percent of misused prescription medications come from family and friends? The source of those prescription medications is often the home medicine cabinet.Saturday, April 26, local law enforcement and prevention coalitions will host five prescription drug take-back sites in Taney and Stone counties during the DEA National Rx Take Back Day. The Rx Take Back event gives community members the opportunity to rid their homes of potentially dangerous expired and unused prescription medications.The Taney County Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Team (ADAPT) and Drug Free Ozarks have partnered to promote safe medication disposal as a part of the event. Coalition volunteers will be on site during the event handing out free medication safety information and medication destruction packets. Rx Take Back Days are a great alternative to flushing medications, which is discouraged. Rx Take Back Days and the use of the permanent drug drop boxes protects area waterways from contamination from medications. City and county sewer systems and private septic systems are designed to treat biological waste and do not remove medications that are flushed down the toilet or dropped down a sink. During the Rx Take Back Day, medication drop off locations will be set up on Saturday, April 26th at the following locations: · 10am to 2pm - Walgreens Pharmacy – 210 State Highway 165, Branson · 10am to 2pm - Lakeland Pharmacy - 1232 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branson · 10am to 2pm - Walgreens Pharmacy – 101 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister · 10am to 2pm - Lakeland Pharmacy – 16269 US Hwy 160, Forsyth · 9am to Noon - Recovery Walk - Port of Kimberling Marina & Resort Pavilion - 201 Marina Way, Kimberling City (Kimberling City Police Department booth) Over-the-counter medications, pet medications, and prescription medications are accepted in pill form, liquid form, patches, and creams. No inhalers or needles/ syringes accepted. To locate an Rx Take Back Day location near you, visit DEATakeBack.com.

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  5. Benefit Chili Cook-Off

    • The 2nd Annual CommUNITY Benefit Chili Cook-Off will be held on Saturday, April 26, from 2-4 p.m. at 202 Vaughn Rd. in Branson. The event will include live judging and prizes. Tasters will decide who takes home the title of Chili King or Queen. The first 60 through the door will receive a spicy surprise. The event will also include a baked goods auction with pies, cakes, cookies, and more. All proceeds will support House of Hope. $10 admission includes tasting and voting.

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Monday, April 28th

  1. Case Management Vendor Fair

    • Case Management will host a vendor fair in the Cox Branson Tree Conference Rooms on Monday, April 28 , from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Community vendors include organizations in home health, nursing homes, private caregivers, human trafficking awareness and more. Treats and door prizes will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

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  2. Blood Drive

    • Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Monday, April 28, from 12 - 6 p.m. at Praise and Worship Lutheran Church, 9138 East State Highway 76, Branson West.Successful donors will receive a free t-shirt and an Ozarks Adventure Pass good for two free admissions at Ripley's in Branson, Discovery Center in Springfield, Scott Family Amazeum in Bentonville, and Turpentine Creek in Eureka Springs, while supplies last.Students 16 and under must get parental permission to donate. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment call 417-227-5006 or visit cbco.org/donate-blood.

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Tuesday, April 29th

  1. Job Hiring Event

    • Missouri Job Center and Taney County Partnership will host a Job Hiring Event on Tuesday, April 29, from 1-3:30 p.m. at Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, 4100 Gretna Road, Branson.Job seekers should:•Dress for success and bring your resume to meet with employers ready to hire•Be ready for on-the-spot interviews with employersFor more information, call the local Missouri Job Center office at 417-334-4156.

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Wednesday, April 30th

  1. Kewpiesta

    • International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation Kewpiesta
      April 30-May 4, 2025
      Branson Towers Hotel, 236 Shepherd of the Hills Expressway, Branson, MO 65616
      Rose O'Neill, creator of the Kewpie, is celebrated each year in Branson during the International Rose O’Neill Club Foundation’s Kewpiesta. Rose O’Neill enthusiasts and collectors gather to celebrate and study the life and works of Ms. O'Neill. Founded in 1967, the annual Kewpiesta combines great fun with educational seminars, workshops, contests, and opportunities to buy and sell Rose O’Neill and Rose O’Neill-related items. Kewpie lovers attend from all across the United States and other countries. A trade corner and auction are open to the public. For more information, please go to IROCF.org.

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  2. Healthy Aging Program

    • The Taney County Health Department will be providing mobile heart health, diabetes screenings and education during a Healthy Aging Program for low-income adults ages 50 and older on Wednesday, April 30, from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Branson United Methodist Church, 1208 W. 76 Country Blvd. The program will include free lab testing for those who qualify (fasting preferred), free educational resources, free glucometer (while supplies last), and free blood pressure monitor (while supplies last). For more information, contact the Taney County Health Department at 417-334-4544 ext. 590 or visit https://taneycohealth.org.

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Thursday, May 1st

  1. Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast

    • The 24th Annual Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 1, 2025, from 6:00-8:30 a.m. at the Branson Convention Center. Ozark Mountain Prayer Breakfast is held each year in celebration of the National Day of Prayer. Included in the program is the presentation of The Don and Dorothy Gabriel Kingdom Builder Award, a time of prayer, scripture reading, music, and a hot breakfast. This year's keynote speaker is Amanda Hoenes, author, adventurer, entrepreneur and US Marine. Reservations can be made online at https://ozarkmountainlegacy.org/prayer-breakfast. For any questions, please email OzarkMountainPrayerBreakfast@gmail.com or call 417-263-4116.

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Friday, May 2nd

  1. Hat-titude Ball

    • The City of Hollister invites you to join them for the 2025 Hat-titude Ball, on Friday, May 2. Enjoy history and music celebrating Hollister. While period dress in encouraged, hats are required. This family-friendly, free event begins at 5:00pm with a light reception, followed by the program beginning at 6:00pm. Contact City Hall, 417-334-3262, for more information or to reserve your tickets.

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Saturday, May 3rd

  1. Runway for Hope 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run

    • Runners, aviation enthusiasts, and community members alike will have the unique opportunity to race down the runway at Branson Airport during the Runway for Hope 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run, set for Saturday, May 3. This one-of-a-kind event will take place on the tarmac and runway of the active airport, offering participants an unforgettable experience. In partnership with Hope Counseling Center, Branson Airport is opening its runway for this limited-time event. Runners will enjoy a flat, fast, and scenic course with a rare chance to experience an airport from a new perspective. There is also a 1-mile fun/walk option for an easy, enjoyable way to participate and show your support.This exciting opportunity for runners of all skill levels will raise funds to support establishing a children’s therapy program at Hope Counseling Center.Registration and Details: Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025 Time: 7:00 a.m. Location: Branson Airport, 4000 Branson Airport Blvd, Hollister, MO 65672 Registration: https://actnowracing.com/events/1085/runway-for-hope-5k-1-mile All registered participants will receive an official race T-shirt. Medals will be presented to the top 3 male/female finishers overall and the top 3 male/female finishers in each age category. For more information, contact Tracey Field at 417-901-2329 or tracey@hopecounselingmo.org.

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Sunday, May 4th

  1. Jammin' for Jesus

    • Jammin' for Jesus will be held Sunday, May 4, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at the Hughes Brothers Theatre, 3425 W. 76 Country Blvd, Branson. Enjoy Gospel music by many great artists while supporting a different local charity each month. This month's charity is Ozark Mountain Music Association (OMMA). The OMMA camp guides young people into the world of music to help keep Ozark music alive and well for generations to come. We will be collecting individually wrapped snacks to help supplement the food they provide for the 50 kids attending camp. ‘Teen approved’ snacks such as, individually wrapped Little Debbie or Hostess snacks, Snack Crackers, Chex Mix, Cookies, Fruit Snacks and granola bars are appreciated, as well as cash donations to help fund scholarships to children who can't afford the camp. A love offering will also be taken. For more information, contact Brian Pendergrass or Sheila Meeker at bransonj4j@yahoo.com.

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Tuesday, May 6th

  1. Blood Drive

    • Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Tuesday, May 6, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the Auxiliary Gym at Reeds Spring High School, 20277 Missouri 413, Reeds Spring.Successful donors will receive a free Springfield Cardinals t-shirt and a voucher good for two tickets to a Springfield Cardinals game, while supplies last. Those planning to attend should park in front of the High School and check in at the office.Students 16 and under must get parental permission to donate. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment call 417-227-5006 or visit cbco.org/donate-blood.

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Thursday, May 22nd

  1. Hands-Only CPR Class

    • Rotary Club of Hollister and TCAD Ambulance District are partnering to sponsor free Hands-Only CPR Classes. The 1-hour class teaches you how to buy precious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. The classes will be held at the TCAD Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. A class will be held at 9 a.m. on May 22. For more information or to register, call 417-332-7246 or visit https://business.hollisterchamber.net/calendar.

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Friday, May 23rd

  1. Blood Drive

    • The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, May 23 from 12 - 5 p.m., at Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church Parish Center, 202 Vaughn Drive, Branson.

      Donors will receive a Red Cross solar lantern, while supplies last.

      Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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