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05/14/2026

Volunteers STILL needed for the upcoming SOMO State Summer Games in ! 🎉

Join us May 28–31, and help make this incredible event a success for athletes and our community. From athletic events, Healthy Athletes, The Zone or hosting activities, there’s a spot for everyone!

Sign up today and be part of something special! 💙

And don’t forget to share this post—let’s get the word out and make it another amazing year!

See flyer for details and how to register OR go to https://visitkirksville.com/t/somo-special-olympics-state-summer-games for the actual links.

05/14/2026

Start planning for Friday, June 5 in :

🎨 12th Annual Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce Art Walk from 4:30 - 6:30 pm - Downtown Kirksville Square.

🎸 Keota will be kicking off the Kirksville Arts Association Summer on the Square concert series - 7:00 pm on the lawn of the Adair County Courthouse.

Make a night of it and have dinner at your favorite restaurant, or try something new - check out restaurant listings at https://visitkirksville.com/t/where-to-eat

05/13/2026

Mark your calendars for December 11 - 12, for the 2026 Missouri Livestock Symposium in . More details to come but get the dates on your calendar and make plans to attend.

05/10/2026

05/09/2026

Join us in celebrating the Truman State University Commencement!

The ceremony begins at 2:00 p.m. at Stokes Stadium in . Congratulations to the graduates—your hard work has paid off, and your future is full of possibilities! 🎓

05/07/2026

Check out our calendar of events for and have a great weekend -
https://visitkirksville.com/t/weekly-calendar-of-events

**Please feel free to add any other events happening in the comments and provide details!**

If you have an event coming up in the future you want to add to the community calendar submit an event here - https://www.kirksville.gov/p/add-event

05/07/2026

Mark your calendars! Another partnership to bring great things to downtown Kirksville and welcome Special Olympics Missouri Summer Games to town.

Downtown Kirksville is getting ready to come alive again this May as Downtown Live returns to the Square for another unforgettable evening of music, food, and community. Hosted by Main Street Kirksville and Visit Kirksville, this year’s Downtown Live will take place on Saturday, May 30, from 6:30....

05/07/2026

Join us this weekend for the 43rd Annual Jim Baker and John McConnell Bass-N-Kids Free Fishing Clinic and Tournament.

Kirksville Parks and Recreation, the 1000 Hills Bass Fishing Club, Thousand Hills State Park and the Missouri Department of Conservation invite you and your family to a fun-filled day of fishing and outdoor adventure at this longstanding community event!

📅Saturday, May 9
📍Thousand Hills State Park Marina
🕣Registration opens at 8:30 am
🎣Clinic begins at 9:00 am, with the tournament to follow

This free event is open to kids up to 15 years old and offers a great opportunity for kids to learn about fishing and enjoy a little friendly competition. Participants will enjoy free food and refreshments, and everyone will be entered into a drawing for awesome door prizes!

05/05/2026

🎉 Happy Cinco de Mayo, !🌮

Celebrate today with great food, good friends, and lots of festive spirit!

La Fuente Restaurant La Pa Mexican Restaurant Mi Casa Mexican Restaurant - Kirksville Thousand Hills State Park Lakeside Grille, Cabins, & Marina

05/05/2026

Come out for the Novinger Heritage Festival on Sunday, May 24.
Plan to come out for a day full day of fun, food, activities, tours and music.