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Mar
22
Sun
Live Theater ~ The Musical “Gilligans Island” @ The Avenue Theatre
Mar 22 @ 3:00 pm

More details will be on Facebook at The Avenue Theatre.

Mar
23
Mon
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 23 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 23 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mar
24
Tue
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 24 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 24 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Mar 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Mar
25
Wed
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 25 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 25 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Mar
26
Thu
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 26 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 26 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 26 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Spring Hiring Event ~ hosted by West Plains Job Center
Mar 26 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Save the Date!! Free and open to all. (If you are an employer interested in having a table, please contact the West Plains Job Center at 417-256-3158.)

Beginning Stargazing hosted by Howell County Stargazers @ West Plains Public Library Genealogy Room
Mar 26 @ 3:45 pm

Low-key introduction to stargazing as a hobby and a telescope tutorial. Free and open to the public. If you have any interest in following astronomy as a hobby, come on out. Get your questions answered and see examples of different types of scopes. If you have a scope and would like to know how to get the most from it, bring it along. This is a family friendly group open to all ages.

Mar
27
Fri
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 27 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Art of Marc Brannan Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ OzSBI
Mar 27 @ 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 27 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
28
Sat
Art of Dolores Winkler ~ Exhibit hosted by West Plains Council on the Arts @ West Plains Public Library
Mar 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Mar 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.

Open Pickleball Play honoring Jack Lynn hosted by Heart of the Ozarks Pickleball Club @ Jimmie Carroll Sports Complex
Mar 28 @ 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

Please join us for the Jack Lynn Memorial Pickleball Open! This event celebrates the life of Jack Lynn—a dear friend and passionate pickleball player known for his incredible smile and heart for others.

This will be open pickleball rec play for all skill levels. If you are a beginner, this will be a great opportunity to learn the sport! We will have plenty of prizes & refreshments. A $10 donation is requested. All proceeds will go to the Bridges Program, helping students in the West Plains area access the food, clothing, and essentials they need to succeed in school.

Let’s hit the pickleball courts in honor of a man who always played with heart. See you at the Open!

Beginning Stargazing hosted by Howell County Stargazers @ West Plains Public Library Genealogy Room
Mar 28 @ 10:30 am

Low key introduction to stargazing as a hobby and a telescope tutorial. Free and open to the public. If you have any interest in following astronomy as a hobby, come on out. Get your questions answered and see examples of different types of scopes. If you have a scope and would like to know how to get the most from it, bring it along. This is a family friendly group open to all ages.

Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 28 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Community Walk and Live Music Festival hosted by Just Another Human @ The Yellow House
Mar 28 @ 2:00 pm – 10:00 pm
A free Community Walk and Live Music Festival will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2pm – 10 pm at the Yellow House in West Plains. Hosted by Just Another Human, the event marks the third annual community walk and the anniversary of a locally grown movement focused on visibility, inclusion, and community care.
The all-ages event is open to the public and will feature a community walk, live music, and local speakers, along with a welcoming space for neighbors, families, and visitors to gather and connect.
Organizers describe the event as an opportunity to bring people together across backgrounds to celebrate belonging, creativity, and shared community values.
Admission is free, and the public is encouraged to attend.
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.

From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

 

Mar
29
Sun
Annual Photography Show @ Harlin Museum
Mar 29 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Mar
30
Mon
Joint Concert ~ MSU-WP Community Band & High School Honor Band of the Ozarks
Mar 30 @ 7:00 pm

The Music Department at Missouri State University-West Plains proudly presents a combined concert event with the MSU-West Plains Community Band and the High School Honor Band of the Ozarks. This event is free and open to the public. This event will showcase community members and high school students performing together from all over Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas. For more information email Director of Music at RockyLong@MissouriState.edu or call 417-255-7291.

Mar
31
Tue
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686

Apr
1
Wed
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 1 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 1 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Apr
2
Thu
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 2 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 2 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
First Thursday Stroll @ Downtown
Apr 2 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Apr
3
Fri
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 3 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 3 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Community Easter Egg Hunt @ NHC Healthcare
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Bring the kids and enjoy an afternoon of Easter fun! We will have:
🥚 Easter Egg Hunt
🌭 Hot Dogs & Drinks
🧁 Bake Sale
🎁 Prizes
Age groups:
1:00 PM- 0-5
1:15 PM- 6-10
1:30 PM- 11-UP
We would love to see you there!
👉 Please share this event with friends and family in the community!
Easter Egg Hunt ~ hosted by West Plains Optimist Club @ Carmical Field
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Hop on over to our Annual Easter Egg Hunt! Get ready for fun games, yummy food, and cool prizes! Bring your basket and come join the adventure!

Apr
4
Sat
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 4 all-day
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Apr 4 @ 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
Apr 4 @ 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!

Easter Egg Hunt @ AmVets Post
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Open to the public. Games, food and fun.

Easter Egg Hunt @ West Plains Elks 2418
Apr 4 @ 2:00 pm
All kids are welcome!
🧺 What to Bring
• Easter basket or bag for collecting eggs
• Comfortable shoes for outdoor activity
🐰 Additional Notes
• Event will be held outdoors (weather permitting)
• Please arrive early to ensure participation
• Be respectful of age group areas for safety and fairness
🌧 Rain Date: Saturday, April 11th
Demolition Derby by Southern Crunch @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Apr 4 @ 5:00 pm

See the Southern Crunch Promotions Facebook page for details.

Live Music ~ Jake Norman Band @ The Yellow House
Apr 4 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Our buddy Jake Norman of Drifters Mile and formerly Deep Fried Squirrel, will be bringing his solo act to the Yellow House. So get your boots on and scoot on over for a fun night from this talented songwriter and musician.

Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Check the Country Express Band Facebook page for cost and other details, including potential cancellations due to weather, holidays or other unforeseen circumstances.

From Country Express: Two step, Cha Cha, Waltz, Electric Slide, Charleston, Foot Boogie, River Waltz, Sweetheart, Around the Room, Tennessee Waltz, Neon Moon Cha Cha, and many more. Or just come listen to some good ole country music. Old country, new country, southern rock music. No alcohol allowed. Family fun for all ages.

 

Apr
5
Sun
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 5 all-day
“I Heart Cookies” Food Truck Includes Wild Adventures Animatronics @ West Plains Civic Center Parking Lot
Apr 5 @ 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
It’s a cookie food truck that offers activities with the purchase of a cookie. Details here:
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This one-of-a-kind event features hyper-realistic and fully animatronic animals, including lions, tigers, elephants, pandas, monkeys, a smoke breathing 40ft King Cobra, brand new dinosaurs and, of course, our famous Deep Dish Cookies!
You definitely don’t want to miss this one!
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– Performances by “Trixie” our walking baby Triceratops (the only one in the entire U.S.)
– Fully Immersible Virtual Reality Aquarium
– Soft Play equipment for kids to play, climb and crawl through (Bear, Frog, Tiger, Hippo)
– 3 Fossil Dig Pits
– Facepainting
– Endless Photo Ops
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We will be doing several giveaways leading up to the event. The more we get the more cookies we can give away so please help us by this event!
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** We do not have an age exception, a cookie purchase is required for each person attending.
*Activities including Virtual Reality, Face Painting and Souvenirs available at an additional charge.
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Apr
6
Mon
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 6 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 6 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Apr
7
Tue
Harlin Museum closed for Easter
Apr 7 all-day
Art @ OzSBI ~ Angela Bullard @ Ozarks Small Business Incubator
Apr 7 @ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Apr 7 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsals, Every Tuesday, 7pm to 9pm, West Plains Boys and Girls Club. Women singers always welcome. Get more information at 661-303-8686