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First Thursday Stroll 4:00 pm
First Thursday Stroll @ Downtown
Oct 1 @ 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
 
Sounds Downtown ~ Live Music 6:00 pm
Sounds Downtown ~ Live Music @ The Back Lot, Luster Arcade
Oct 1 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
 
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Dolly & Porter Days – A Hometown Jubilee (Details TBA)
Racing 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Oct 2 @ 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
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Dolly & Porter Days – A Hometown Jubilee (Details TBA)
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Oct 3 @ 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 9:15 am
“Civic Spruce” Downtown Cleanup ~ meet @ Johnny Hatchets Axe Throwing & Coffee House
Oct 3 @ 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!
Racing 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Oct 3 @ 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
Live Music ~ Preston McCabe 7:00 pm
Live Music ~ Preston McCabe @ Shenanigans
Oct 3 @ 7:00 pm
Come celebrate “Dolly Porter Days” at Shenanigans with Preston McCabe! Preston McCabe is a country singer and songwriter from a small town in Indiana. He has been performing since he was 14, and believes in
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 3 @ 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
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West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Oct 6 @ 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
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College Rodeo (details TBA)
College Rodeo (details TBA) @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Oct 8 all-day
 Grizzly Athletics to Host College Rodeo WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced that Grizzly Athletics will host a college rodeo in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the
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College Rodeo (details TBA)
College Rodeo (details TBA) @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Oct 9 all-day
 Grizzly Athletics to Host College Rodeo WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced that Grizzly Athletics will host a college rodeo in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the
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College Rodeo (details TBA)
College Rodeo (details TBA) @ Heart of the Ozarks Fairgrounds
Oct 10 all-day
 Grizzly Athletics to Host College Rodeo WEST PLAINS, Mo. — Officials at Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) announced that Grizzly Athletics will host a college rodeo in October 2026, marking a significant milestone for the
Pedal the Cause starts and ends 8:00 am
Pedal the Cause starts and ends @ West Plains High School
Oct 10 @ 8:00 am
Check-in is from 7:30-8 AM. The ride will begin at 8 AM. Kids track, short course (almost 7 miles) long course (13 miles), walking 1.4 miles, or 30 minute spin bikes sessions with an instructor.
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Oct 10 @ 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.
“OzFaire” Renaissance Festival hosted by Always a Future for Kids (details TBA) 10:00 am
“OzFaire” Renaissance Festival hosted by Always a Future for Kids (details TBA) @ HOBA (Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assoc.) Park
Oct 10 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Ozarks Renaissance Faire will be October 10-11, 10:00 am-6:00 pm, at the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association grounds. Entertainment will include music, games, food, armored combat, presentations, crafts, and vendors. See ozfaire.com or
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 10 @ 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
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“OzFaire” Renaissance Festival hosted by Always a Future for Kids (details TBA) 10:00 am
“OzFaire” Renaissance Festival hosted by Always a Future for Kids (details TBA) @ HOBA (Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Assoc.) Park
Oct 11 @ 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
The Ozarks Renaissance Faire will be October 10-11, 10:00 am-6:00 pm, at the Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association grounds. Entertainment will include music, games, food, armored combat, presentations, crafts, and vendors. See ozfaire.com or
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West Plains Photography Club 6:30 pm
West Plains Photography Club
Oct 12 @ 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
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West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Oct 13 @ 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
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All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast 7:00 am
All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast @ American Legion Hall
Oct 17 @ 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 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Oct 17 @ 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.
Ozark Heritage Festival (details TBA) 10:00 am
Ozark Heritage Festival (details TBA)
Oct 17 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
 
Racing 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Oct 17 @ 5:00 pm
Racing @ Legit Speedway Park
Please verify dates and times for all races. Visit legitspeedway.com or Legit Speedway Park on Facebook for more information.
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 17 @ 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
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West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Oct 20 @ 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
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Free Movie in the Park (starts around dark)
Free Movie in the Park (starts around dark) @ Carmical Field
Oct 24 all-day
Hosted by the West Plains Parks and Recreation Department. Check their page for details about start time and what’s showing. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the show.
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Oct 24 @ 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.
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 24 @ 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
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West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal 7:00 pm
West Plains Women’s Acappella Community Chorus Rehearsal @ Boys & Girls Club
Oct 27 @ 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
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GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains 9:00 am
GO FARM Farmers Market of West Plains @ Endurance Church Parking Lot
Oct 31 @ 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.
Scare on the Square 5:30 pm
Scare on the Square @ West Plains Downtown
Oct 31 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
 
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band 7:00 pm
Weekly Dance with live music by Country Express Band @ West Plains Senior Center
Oct 31 @ 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