WEEKEND UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 15-17

FRIDAY

Moonlight movies in the Park featuring Hocus Pocus at 408 E. Bumgarner Blvd. in Strafford. FREE event. Rescue One will have adoptable dogs available. The event begins at 6 pm.

SATURDAY

Sparta Persimmon Days at the Roller Park. Join Corbin Campbell broadcasting live from 9 am until 11. Crafts, food, live music. FREE

The 55th Annual Carthage Maple Leaf Festival!  Events held throughout the city.

Free Pumpkin Giveaway 1222 W. Sunset 10 am – 3 pm – Limit one per person.

Cornhole Tournament for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Gametime is 1pm at the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds 2 Player team $50 entry. Win cash prizes  

Fall Fest in Republic 9 am until 5 pm at 108 Farm road 174.  Craft venders and mobile boutiques

Apple Butter Days 7 am to 3 pm in Seymour  1164 PeeWee Crossing.  Quilt auction, crafts, wagon rides. Proceeds benefit the Ozark Mennonite school

Bark and Boos at 3110 E. Cherry. Dress up your dog  and wear a costume- proceeds benefit Rescue One. Live music and booze on site.

One community Fall family day at Grant Beach Park 11 am until 5pm. Burgers, hotdogs, crafts and kids costume contest. FREE

Walk for Freedom begins at Meador Park 9 am until 10:30 am. This free event is bringing awareness on human trafficking, and includes a presentation followed by a short walk. Water, masks and t-shirts are available.

Monster Mash Halloween dance party for adults at the Shrine Mosque 8 am – 1pm. Must be at least 21 years old  Advanced tickets $40 includes a boo buffet and more.