Explore Christian County

10/30/2026

🍂 A little fall fun, a little Christmas magic, and plenty of reasons to explore Christian County this November!

Fill your calendar with local craft festivals, creative workshops, trivia nights, live theater, and an evening under the stars. As the holidays draw closer, catch the Ozark Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade and kick off the season at Cassidy Station at Estes Farms! ✨

📅 Save this post for your November plans and tag a friend you’d bring along!

Find event details and more things to do at ExploreCCMO.com.

10/27/2026

🎃 There’s still time to squeeze in one more pumpkin patch visit before Halloween this weekend!

Campbell's Maze Daze & Pumpkin Patch in Clever, Missouri, is open through October 31st! 🍂

Make a day of it with hayrides, bounce houses, a corn maze, and a kids’ area complete with a farm-style train ride. 🚂

Planning a group outing? You can even reserve a bonfire area! And, of course, no pumpkin patch visit is complete without picking out the perfect pumpkin. Choose from pre-picked pumpkins or cut your very own straight from the vine! 🎃

Make the most of spooky season and plan your visit before they close for the year!

10/21/2026

📣 TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

This weekend, the first ever Concert at the Crossroads takes over downtown Nixa! Get your tickets today because this is an event you do not want to miss. 👻

🎟️Tickets:
General Admission -
Advanced 2 for $15, 1 for $10 | At the Door 1 for $10 only

VIP -
$50: 2 tickets, 1 VIP parking pass, entry to VIP standing area, fast lane CCCC Sertomabar access, entrance to Socialbtb.nixa after party

VIP Premium -
$100: 6 tickets, 2 VIP parking pass, reserved VIP table, fast lane CCCC Sertoma bar access, entrance to Socialbtb.nixa after party

VIP tickets available for pick up at Rocco's Pizza of Nixa or Socialbtb.nixa
General Admission available for purchase online at: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/W8PE4PTRHH0SW/checkout/H3GTRSRKO6VY6FJIHOMZWPWK

Featuring music from Chris May Music and why2kay, join us for a spooktacular party and amazing drink specials. 🎤🍻

📍 Downtown Nixa
🗓️ Saturday, October 24th | 6PM - 1AM

10/21/2026

📣Concert at the Crossroads is an all NEW event, coming right to Downtown Nixa.

Downtown Nixa Revitalization and CCCC Sertoma are partnering together to bring live music, great b**r, and a spooky good time. This ticketed event will split proceeds between the two non-profits, to help with the beautification of Nixa and go towards children's charities in Christian County.

This is an event you do not want to miss, mark your calendars now!

🎃Concert at the Crossroads 🎃
🗓 October 24th | 6PM - 1AM
📍 Downtown Nixa, MO
🎟️ Tickets on sale at Rocco's Pizza of Nixa & Socialbtb.nixa

10/16/2026

🍂 IMPORTANT SPARTA PERSIMMON DAYS UPDATE 🍂

Due to high winds, we have made the difficult decision to cancel today’s festival activities, Friday, October 16. The safety of our vendors, visitors, and volunteers comes first, and we appreciate everyone’s understanding. ❤️

🍊 WE WILL BE OPEN AS NORMAL TOMORROW!
Join us Saturday, October 17, from 9 AM–6 PM at Roller Park in Sparta for a fun day at the 2026 Sparta Persimmon Days Festival!

Please share this update to help us spread the word. Thank you for supporting our festival, our vendors, and our community—we look forward to seeing everyone tomorrow! 🍁

10/16/2026

👻 A little history, a little mystery, and a sprinkle of spooky!

Explore downtown Ozark's haunted side this Saturday, October 17, during the Historic Haunted Walking Tour, hosted by the Historic River District! 🕯️

This two-hour guided walking tour takes you around the historic Ozark Square, sharing local legends and stories of the people and places that shaped the community. Hear tales of the Bald Knobbers, Alf Bolin, Civil War Camp Brown, and more!

The evening begins with check-in at the Historic Morgue Ozark, Mo, where guests can enjoy light bites and refreshments before heading out. The tour wraps up at the Christian County Museum & Historical Society, where you can explore the exhibits!

📅 Saturday, October 17
📍 Historic Morgue | 202 E. Church St., Ozark
🕰️ Tours depart every 30 minutes from 4:30–8 PM
🎟️ $30 per person | Approximately 2 hours

🍸 Keep the spooky fun going at 9 Lives Tavern! They've created a special cocktail called The Alf Bolin for the occasion! Bring your Historic River District mug by after the tour for a discount on the drink, and you can even have it served in your mug!

🎫 Grab your walking tour tickets: https://ozarkhistoricriverdistrict.ticketspice.com/historic-haunted-walking-tour-2026

10/01/2026

There’s a whole lot happening around Christian County this weekend! 🍂🎶

If you’re looking for something a little different, head to Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Foundation on Saturday evening for a FREE concert featuring Civil War-era music. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Looking for something to do this weekend?

Join us on Saturday, October 3 at 6 p.m. for a free concert by the The Holmes Brigade Shirkers on the Visitor Center lawn at Wilson's Creek National Battlefield.

They began as a small group of musicians gathering around the campfire to entertain their fellow “pards.” Since those humble beginnings, they have quickly risen to prominence within the Civil War community.

Dedicated to recreating an authentic historical experience, the group brings the sights and sounds of Civil War-era music to life for modern audiences.

While they can still often be found playing by the fire, their shared passion and musical talents have led them to perform for increasingly larger crowds. They’ve performed for the Springfield-Greene County Library District and the Republic Area Chamber of Commerce.

Bring your own lawn chair or blanket. We’ll see you on the lawn!

I Love Springfield, MO!
Show Me Christian County

Photo credit: The Holmes Brigade Shirkers

10/01/2026

One last Saturday of Ozark Market Days! 🛍️🍂

This Saturday marks the final Ozark Market Days of the season! Head to the historic Downtown Ozark Square to browse local vendors, discover unique finds and enjoy a little shopping in the heart of Ozark.

And while you're in town, why not make a day of it? The Ozark Craft Fair is also happening at Finley River Park this weekend, giving you even more opportunities to shop, explore and enjoy the area!

🛍️ Ozark Market Days
📍 Downtown Ozark Square | E Church St, Ozark MO
📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 9 AM–3 PM

Make a day of it and enjoy a little extra local shopping as Ozark Market Days wraps up for the season! 🍂

09/30/2026

The Ozark Craft Fair kicks off THIS WEEKEND! 🍂🛍️

More than 350 vendors will fill Finley River Park for three days of handmade crafts, art, gifts, seasonal finds, food and plenty of fall shopping. It’s been a longtime Ozark tradition for more than 50 years, and admission is free!

📅 October 2–4 | Fri–Sat 9 AM–6 PM, Sun 9 AM–4 PM
📍 Finley River Park, Ozark
🎟️ Free admission

Planning to visit the Craft Fair this weekend? 👀 If you’re a vendor this year, tag your business in the comments and let everyone know where to find you!

09/29/2026

Downtown NIXA is bringing the music this October! 🎤🎃 Concert at the Crossroads is coming October 24.

Nixa Downtown Revitalization is proud to announce: Concert at the Crossroads - October 24th! 🎤👻

Join us for a night under the stars as we turn Main st. into a jammin' party. With performances from Why 2 Kay and Chris May, the b**r garden will be serving drinks and the dance floor will be packed.

🍻 The fun doesn't stop there! Join us for the official after party at Socialbtb.nixa for an adult only costume contest and drink specials all night (well until 1 a.m.).

🎟️ Wristbands will go on sale soon; 1 for $10 or 2 for $15 | VIP starting at $50 for 2

The best part? The whole evening is in support of Nixa Downtown Revitalization and all proceeds will go towards the beautification of Downtown Nixa, as well as continuing to provide community events.

Mark your calendars NOW! This is an event you do not want to miss.

🎃 Concert at the Crossroads 🎃
🗓️ October 24th | 6:00PM - 1:00AM
📍 Downtown Nixa, MO