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Nov
25
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Nov 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Nov
28
Sat
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.

Holiday Makers Market @ The Yellow House
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Message The Yellow House for information.

Outdoor Christmas Market @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade
Nov 28 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov
29
Sun
Outdoor Christmas Market @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade
Nov 29 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Nov
30
Mon
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Nov 30 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Outdoor Christmas Market @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade
Nov 30 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Book Bingo @ West Plains Public Library
Nov 30 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
BOOK BINGO IS BACK ONE MORE TIME IN 2026!
Join us on Monday, November 30, from 5:30–6:30 p.m. as we kick off the Christmas season with a festive evening of “All I Want for Christmas Is… BOOK BINGO!”
We’re bringing back the fun, the books, and a little Christmas magic for one final Book Bingo celebration this year!
Mark your calendars, save the date, and get ready for some holiday fun at West Plains Public Library!
“Cookies, Cocoa, and Christmas Cheer!” by MSU-West Plains University Music Department, featuring Community Band, Choir, Orchestra & Jazz Band @ West Plains Civic Center
Nov 30 @ 7:20 pm

The MSU-West Plains University Music Department invites you to our annual December Christmas and Holiday Concert on Monday, November 30, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the West Plains Civic Center. This is a combined concert featuring our University Community Band, Choir, Orchestra, and Jazz Band. The concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted.

Join us as we celebrate the holiday season with a program featuring many of your favorite Christmas and seasonal favorites. Following the performance, concertgoers are invited to enjoy cookies and cocoa in the Civic Center lobby sponsored by the West Plains Council on the Arts.
This is a family-friendly event, and we warmly encourage you and your loved ones to join us in ringing in the Christmas season with music and cheer. For more information, please contact Rocky Long at RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291

Dec
1
Tue
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 1 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Outdoor Christmas Market @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade
Dec 1 @ 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
“The Mills & Springs of the Ozarks” hosted by Ozarks Heritage Research Center & WPCA featuring Richard McGee @ Garnett Library
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
A presentation of The Mills And Springs of the Ozarks presented by Richard McGee. Refreshments provided.

Missouri History Author Richard McGee was born and raised in Greene County, Missouri. He earned an engineering degree at the Missouri University of Science & Technology, and worked in the manufacturing and healthcare industries for over forty years. His last real job was Director of Behavioral Healthcare at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains where he served for ten years. Richard founded a one-man publishing company in 2023 and began writing books. His work gravitated to Missouri history with an interest in structures of historical significance.

Presentation Description: Discover the rich history of the mill era in the Ozarks. This talk covers the development and decline of the grist milling industry and how this era was shaped by western expansion, statehood, and the Civil War. It includes a short discussion of the unique geology that shaped the landscape and created the area’s beautiful caves and springs. A concise review of grist mill machinery is included.
Annual Christmas Tree Lighting @ Court Square Downtown
Dec 1 @ 6:00 pm
West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God
Dec 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Dec
2
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 2 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
3
Thu
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 3 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Barefoot Holler & Ozark Mountain Living ~ Free Presentation @ West Plains Public Library Community Room
Dec 3 @ 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

See West Plains Public Library on Facebook for details.

Winter Lights: An Evening of Seasonal Favorites by MSU-WP University Community Orchestra @ West Plains Civic Center Theater
Dec 3 @ 7:00 pm

The MSU-West Plains University Community Orchestra will present Winter Lights: An evening of seasonal favorites at the West Plains Civic Center Theater on Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 7:00 pm. This concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted. For more information email MicahBoise@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7290.

Dec
4
Fri
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 4 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
5
Sat
44th Annual Holiday Season Arts & Crafts Show & Sale hosted by West Plains Optimist Club @ West Plains Civic Center
Dec 5 @ 8:30 am – 5:15 pm

Also Sunday, December 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.

“Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet @ Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House
Dec 5 @ 9:15 am – 10:15 am

Meet at Johnny Hatchet’s Axe Throwing & Coffee House at 9:15am. Clean-up from 9:30-11:30am. Bring gloves!

Christmas at the Summit ~ Dinner, Trivia and Celebration hosted by Ozarks Summit @ Pine Meadows Venue in Willow Springs
Dec 5 @ 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Dec
6
Sun
44th Annual Holiday Season Arts & Crafts Show & Sale hosted by West Plains Optimist Club @ West Plains Civic Center
Dec 6 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

Also Saturday, Dec. 5, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.

Dec
7
Mon
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
8
Tue
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 8 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Cool Yule: An Evening of Jazz Favorites by MSU-WP University Jazz Ensemble @ Cass Hall
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm

The MSU-West Plains University Jazz Ensemble will present Cool Yule: An evening of Festive Jazz Favorites at Cass Hall on Tuesday, December 8, 2026. Cass Hall is located on the MSU-West Plains Campus at the intersection of Cass and Missouri Avenues.
The band will perform many of your favorite seasonal selections. This concert is free and open to the public with donations accepted. For more information email RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God
Dec 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Dec
9
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 9 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
10
Thu
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 10 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Festival of Trees Christmas Gala hosted by West Plains Public Library Foundation @ West Plains Public Library
Dec 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

It’s time to deck the halls—and the trees! Local businesses, clubs, and civic organizations are invited to reserve a spot for the West Plains Public Library Foundation Board’s annual Festival of Trees Christmas Gala. For $100, your business or organization can reserve a tree space and begin decorating on November 16. Get creative, have fun, and show our community your holiday spirit!

The Festival of Trees Christmas Gala will be held December 10 from 6–8 p.m. Throughout the season, visitors may vote for their favorite tree for $1 per vote. Votes will be tallied on the evening of the gala, and the organization with the winning tree will receive bragging rights and a commemorative plaque.

Want to join us for the gala? Tickets will be available for purchase in November and December for $40 per adult, ages 21 and older. Admission includes appetizers and a cocktail.

It’s going to be a fabulous evening celebrating our community, the holiday season, and the West Plains Public Library. Best of all, proceeds from the event will support library improvements and programs.

Reserve your tree space and be part of this special holiday tradition!

Live Music/Dance ~ Country Express Band @ West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall
Dec 10 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

From Country Express Band: Well folks we have a new schedule and another new venue to play music. We are very excited to be playing at the West Plains Civic Center in the Exhibit Hall. It is on the Northwest side of the building, we have played there before. Classic Country, Classic Rock and a lot of favorites. Two step, Line Dance, cha-cha and a waltz or two. Come and join us for a fun dance and a good time with friends, family friendly event.

* $6.00 per person to get into the dance
* 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

No alcohol. We will have bottled water for $1.00 a bottle

Dec
11
Fri
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 11 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
12
Sat
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.

Christmas Parade – details TBA
Dec 12 @ 1:30 pm

Hosted by Give Local First. Details for participation will be announced soon.

3rd Annual Photos with Krampus @ Thirteen Crows
Dec 12 @ 3:00 pm – 9:00 pm
It’s almost KRAMPUS season!  2026
Mark your calendars for the
THIRTEEN CROWS 3RD ANNUAL
PHOTOS WITH KRAMPUS event.
The legends come to life.
Are you brave enough to get a photo? Come visit and snap a picture with one—or both—of our Krampuses!
December 12th or 13th only. (12th is 3-9 p.m. and 13th is 2-8 p.m.)
Donations welcome- Every donation goes directly to Christos House to support survivors of domestic abuse
Live Music ~ Broken Knuckle, Blanket of M, Creek Stink, TQRX @ The Yellow House
Dec 12 @ 6:00 pm
Dec
13
Sun
3rd Annual Photos with Krampus @ Thirteen Crows
Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm – 8:00 pm
It’s almost KRAMPUS season!  2026
Mark your calendars for the
THIRTEEN CROWS 3RD ANNUAL
PHOTOS WITH KRAMPUS event.
The legends come to life.
Are you brave enough to get a photo? Come visit and snap a picture with one—or both—of our Krampuses!
December 12th or 13th only. (12th is 3-9 p.m. and 13th is 2-8 p.m.)
Donations welcome- Every donation goes directly to Christos House to support survivors of domestic abuse
Dec
14
Mon
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 14 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

West Plains Photography Club
Dec 14 @ 6:30 pm

The West Plains Photography Club currently has 34 members and meetings are at 6:30 p.m. the second Monday of each month in the Missouri State University-West Plains Creative Discovery Center, 411 West Main Street, Suite 1. Everyone regardless of age or ability is invited to join the club which has no membership dues.

The purpose of the club is to share and support everyone’s passion for photography arts whether they are a beginner or have been engaged in photography for many years. Present members include some who do not even own a camera to professionals who make a living by selling their art. For more information on the club feel free to call Bob Cunningham at 417-257-8206 or Dennis Crider at 417-274-7101.

Dec
15
Tue
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 15 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ First Church of God
Dec 15 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s A cappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, First Church of God, 1700 Wayhaven Drive. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Dec
16
Wed
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 16 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
17
Thu
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 17 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
18
Fri
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 18 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
19
Sat
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall
Dec 19 @ 7:00 am – 10:00 am

The American Legion hosts a breakfast on the third Saturday of every month as a fundraiser. All you can eat and lots of options at a bargain price!

GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Dec 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

Open every Saturday 9 a.m. t0 1 p.m. and on Wednesdays, seasonally. GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains on Facebook for more information.

Live Music/Dance ~ Country Express Band @ West Plains Civic Center Exhibit Hall
Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

From Country Express Band: Well folks we have a new schedule and another new venue to play music. We are very excited to be playing at the West Plains Civic Center in the Exhibit Hall. It is on the Northwest side of the building, we have played there before. Classic Country, Classic Rock and a lot of favorites. Two step, Line Dance, cha-cha and a waltz or two. Come and join us for a fun dance and a good time with friends, family friendly event.

* $6.00 per person to get into the dance
* 7:00 P.M. until 9:00 P.M.

No alcohol. We will have bottled water for $1.00 a bottle

Dec
21
Mon
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 21 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.

Dec
22
Tue
Art at OzSBI ~ Rhonda Richter @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Dec 22 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm

On display during regular business hours through December.