Nat'l Day 35
THURSDAY 11/5
American Football Day The old American Football League of the 1960s gave us the scoreboard clock, the two-point conversion and names on jerseys. Now we know who to blame.
THURSDAY 11/5
Bank Transfer Day A $5 monthly debit card fee from Bank of America in 2011 sent about 440,000 people to credit unions with $4.5 billion. Five dollars can start a stampede.
THURSDAY 11/5
National Doughnut Appreciation Day Pilgrims brought the first American doughnuts to New England, and they were tiny 'nuts' of dough they'd learned to make in Holland. Dough-nuts, in the most literal sense.
THURSDAY 11/5
National Love Your Red Hair Day Stephanie and Adrienne Vendetti, founders of the website How to be a Redhead, created it to help redheads love their hair. Ginger and proud of it.
THURSDAY 11/5
National Men Make Dinner Day Men who don't usually cook make dinner while everyone else stays out of the kitchen, unless there's an emergency. Check the smoke detector first.
FRIDAY 11/6
Basketball Day Basketball's first game used a soccer ball, nine players per team and peach baskets nailed ten feet up. Slam dunks came later.
FRIDAY 11/6
National Nachos Day Ballpark nachos were invented by Sal and Margarita Manriquez, who sold them as 'Margarita's State Fair Nachos' at the Dallas State Fair in 1964. Margarita deserves a bigger sign.
FRIDAY 11/6
National Saxophone Day The saxophone's B-flat and E-flat models were first designed for military bands. Smooth operators in formation.
FRIDAY 11/6
Love Your Lawyer Day A Fort Lauderdale attorney created it in 2001, and lawyer jokes are banned. We'll keep ours to ourselves.
FRIDAY 11/6
Marooned Without a Compass Day You're supposed to get out in nature and find your way back without a compass, or just pick the three things you'd bring if marooned. Pick snacks, obviously.
SATURDAY 11/7
Book Lovers Day Before paper, books were clay tablets and then papyrus made from reed stems. Talk about heavy reading.
SATURDAY 11/7
Hug a Bear Day The teddy bear was named after President Theodore Roosevelt, who refused to shoot a bear on a 1902 hunting trip, which inspired a cartoon and then the first teddy bear. Bears sure owe him one.
SATURDAY 11/7
Little League Girls Day Eleven-year-old Marcia Pepe of Hoboken played three Little League games in 1972, and in 1973 New Jersey became the first state to let girls play. One girl, one big win.
SATURDAY 11/7
National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day Dark chocolate has to be at least 35 percent cocoa solids, so this chocolate-and-almond day is the healthier cousin of the milk chocolate one in July. We're calling it health food.
SATURDAY 11/7
Notary Public Day The word 'notary' traces back to the shorthand Cicero's clerk developed to take down Cicero's speeches. Talk about job security.
SUNDAY 11/8
Abet and Aid Punsters Day Puns have been around since Sumerian cuneiform and Egyptian and Mayan hieroglyphics. Dad jokes: officially ancient.
SUNDAY 11/8
Cook Something Bold and Pungent Day Thomas and Ruth Roy of Wellcat created it to celebrate the heavenly, homey smell of bold cooking, and they say don't forget the sauerkraut and garlic. Maybe open a window.
SUNDAY 11/8
International Tongue Twister Day Dr. Seuss's Fox in Socks and Oh Say Can You Say? are full of tongue twisters, so they're perfect for today. Try it three times fast.
SUNDAY 11/8
National Cappuccino Day Cappuccino is named for the Capuchin friars, whose reddish-brown hooded robes matched the color of the coffee. Hoodie weather, in a cup.
SUNDAY 11/8
World Pianist Day In Minsk, pianist Nikolai Panok played for six hours without stopping for World Pianist Day, which Belarusian pianist Ivan Manko started in 2014. Hope someone brought snacks.
SUNDAY 11/8
National Pupusa Day (El Salvador) El Salvador's national dish, the pupusa, has ties to cooking tools found at a village buried by volcanic ash about 2,000 years ago. That's an old family recipe.
MONDAY 11/9
British Pudding Day Early puddings were savory and sometimes cooked in an animal's stomach before sweet ones took over in the 17th century. Dessert has come a long way.
MONDAY 11/9
Carl Sagan Day Carl Sagan's 1980 PBS series Cosmos became the most widely viewed PBS program of its time. Stellar ratings.
MONDAY 11/9
National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day Fried chicken sandwiches caught on as a handheld way to eat fried chicken while keeping your hands clean. Napkins still recommended.
MONDAY 11/9
National Greek Yogurt Day Greek yogurt is regular yogurt with the whey strained out, which makes it thicker and creamier. Yogurt with a firmer handshake.
MONDAY 11/9
National Scrapple Day Scrapple was created by the Pennsylvania Dutch, and one of its old names, 'pawnhaus,' means finely chopped. Breakfast with a mysterious name.
TUESDAY 11/10
Area Code Day Area codes were devised by AT&T in the 1940s, and today is the excuse to call someone outside yours. Dial an old friend.
TUESDAY 11/10
International Accounting Day Italian mathematician Luca Pacioli, born in 1445, wrote the first book to include double-entry bookkeeping, and he's called the father of accounting. Everything finally added up.
TUESDAY 11/10
National Vanilla Cupcake Day The word 'cupcake' first showed up in 1828, and a cupcake-like dessert appeared in the cookbook American Cookery in 1796. Small cake, big history.
TUESDAY 11/10
Sesame Street Day In 2009, New York City temporarily renamed the corner of West 64th Street and Broadway '123 Sesame Street' for the show's 40th anniversary. Now we know how to get there.
WEDNESDAY 11/11
National Sundae Day The sundae got its name because George Giffy, who owned a soda fountain in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, decided to serve it only on Sundays. Sunday never tasted so good.
WEDNESDAY 11/11
Pocky Day Pocky was first going to be called 'chocotekku,' until the makers found the name was already trademarked. Sometimes a name mix-up works out.
WEDNESDAY 11/11
Singles' Day Singles' Day started at Nanjing University in China in 1993, when four single guys in a dorm decided to make being single more exciting. A party of one, four times.
WEDNESDAY 11/11
National Metal Day National Metal Day falls on 11/11 as a nod to the movie This Is Spinal Tap, where a guitarist brags his amps go up to 11 instead of 10. Turn it up to eleven.
WEDNESDAY 11/11
Air Day Air Day marks the start of commercial air service between the Hawaiian Islands in 1929. Island hopping just took off.
Timely 12
THU, NOV 5 · AAA
Gas Prices – Missouri's average for regular gas is $3.77 today, down 26 cents from a month ago and up $1.08 from a year ago, according to AAA. Springfield averages $3.62. Fill up and smile a little.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunting Season – Missouri's archery deer season ends Friday, Nov. 13. Time to make that last sit count.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunting Season – The November portion of firearms deer season opens Saturday, Nov. 14, and runs through Nov. 24. Time to find the orange hat.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunting Season – Archery deer season reopens Wednesday, Nov. 25, and runs through Jan. 15. Bowhunters get a second round.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Missouri Department of Conservation
Hunting Season – Youth firearms deer season runs Friday, Nov. 27, through Nov. 29. A great weekend to take the kids.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Calendar
Veterans Day – Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11. Take a minute to thank a veteran.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Calendar
Thanksgiving – Thanksgiving is Thursday, Nov. 26, three weeks away. Time to start the pie plan.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · Calendar
Black Friday – Black Friday is Friday, Nov. 27, 22 days out. Start stretching those shopping legs.
Source ↗THU, NOV 5 · IanGardner Daily Prep
Music Anniversary – The Beach Boys' 'Kokomo' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. Now try not to hum it.
Source ↗FRI, NOV 6 · IanGardner Daily Prep
Movie Night – The animated The Cat in the Hat, with Bill Hader as the Cat, opens in theaters Friday, Nov. 6. Bring the kids, leave the mess.
Source ↗SAT, NOV 7 · IanGardner Daily Prep
Music Anniversary – Hall & Oates began two weeks at No. 1 with 'Private Eyes' in 1981. Hands clap, heads nod.
Source ↗SAT, NOV 7 · IanGardner Daily Prep
Fun Fact – The Pillsbury Dough Boy first appeared in TV commercials in 1965. Still giggling after all these years.
Source ↗The Johnsons 13
THU NOV 5 · Money Talks News
Life – The IRS lets you stash up to $3,400 in a health FSA, but only $680 can roll over, so use the rest before Dec. 31. Spend it or lose it.
Read story ↗THU NOV 5 · Money Talks News
Life – eBay's CEO estimates a household has $4,000 worth of stuff to sell online, but fees can swallow a small sale and an IRS rule catches many sellers off guard. Check the garage first.
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · Lifehacker
Life – Black Friday 2026 is starting much earlier than in previous years. Your wallet should start stretching now.
Read story ↗THU NOV 5 · Money Talks News
Life – A serving of beef jerky has 10 to 15 grams of protein, but sodium can reach 500 milligrams or more, dietitians say. Read the label before the second bag.
Read story ↗SUN NOV 1 · r/Frugal
Life – A Reddit poster who spent years at laundromats says to use the extended spin cycle to wring out water, then shake each wet item to unclump it before it goes in the dryer. Free tip, no quarters needed.
BUZZ: #20 this week on r/Frugal
Read story ↗SUN NOV 1 · r/Frugal
Life – A Reddit mom spent about $300 on her first Costco trip hoping it would last three weeks, and asked how seasoned shoppers actually save. Costco regulars, speak up.
BUZZ: #41 this week on r/Frugal
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · Budget Bytes
Cooking – Budget Bytes' cheeseburger soup packs ground beef, bacon, potatoes and cheddar into a creamy one-pot family dinner. Dinner and cleanup in one pot.
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · Skinnytaste
Cooking – Skinnytaste's braised cabbage wedges simmer in a tomato and wine sauce until tender and taste like stuffed cabbage without the meat. Meatless Monday just got easy.
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · The Kitchn
Cooking – The Kitchn's pear crisp tucks tender pear slices under a buttery brown sugar oat topping, with less peeling than apples. Apples can take a night off.
Read story ↗SUN NOV 1 · r/MealPrepSunday
Cooking – A Reddit meal prepper bought a 10-pound tube of 80/20 ground beef at $3.99 a pound and asked what to make. Hello, freezer meals.
BUZZ: #12 this week on r/MealPrepSunday
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · Wired2Fish
Outdoors – First-timer Joe Bidinot landed a 57-inch muskie on Georgian Bay, Ontario, on the evening of Oct. 27. Beginner's luck, big time.
Read story ↗WED NOV 4 · Outdoor Life
Outdoors – Max Wynn's bow blew up as he went to arrow his target buck, so he bought a starter setup, went back out for the same deer the next day and still got it. Persistence beats equipment failure.
Read story ↗MON NOV 2 · r/Parenting
Family – A Reddit parent says their toddler's favorite old shows, like Little Bear and Dragon Tales, have almost no toys, party napkins or clothes in stores. Time to check Etsy.
BUZZ: #27 this week on r/Parenting
Read story ↗Holiday Events 27
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Buffalo A Very Merry Christmas Kickoff
200 S Ash St, Buffalo, MO
Christmas kickoff in Buffalo
THU, NOV 12 · AllEvents
Bolivar Merry Little Holiday Party
800 Aldrich Road, Suite 1, Bolivar, MO
Holiday party in Bolivar
FRI, NOV 13 · AllEvents
Bolivar Stone Mill’s Candy Cane Christmas
451 S Springfield Ave Unit C, Bolivar, MO
Candy Cane Christmas at Stone Mill, Bolivar
THU, NOV 19 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Mayor's Christmas Tree Lighting
The Market
Mayor lights the tree to start the season.
SAT, NOV 21 · 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon 2026 Christmas Parade — Christmas on the Mother Road!
Christmas parade, Christmas on the Mother Road.
THU, NOV 26 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at H. Toad's
Horny Toad
Thanksgiving brunch buffet at H. Toad's
SAT, NOV 28 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Small Business Saturday
Lebanon
Shop small at local businesses.
SAT, NOV 28 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Christmas on Main Street
1048 Main St , Osage Beach, MO, United States, Missouri 65065
Christmas on Main Street
SAT, NOV 28 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Lake Expo
Laurie 25th Annual Lake West Chamber Lighted Christmas Parade
City of Laurie
25th lighted Christmas parade in Laurie
TUE, DEC 1 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert St. Robert's Christmas Kick-Off Spectacular
St. Robert Municipal Building
St. Robert's Christmas kick-off.
THU, DEC 3 · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert 2026 Light Up Pulaski County
Waynesville-St. Robert Area Chamber of Commerce
County Christmas lights kickoff.
FRI, DEC 4 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Christmas in the Park
Boswell Park
Hay rides, Santa photos, live choir, food trucks
SAT, DEC 5 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon 2026 Miss Merry Christmas Pageant
Cowan Civic Center
Christmas pageant for girls K and up.
SAT, DEC 5 · AllEvents
Camdenton Breakfast with Santa
184 North Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO
Breakfast with Santa in Camdenton
SAT, DEC 5 · AllEvents
Eldon A Very Merry Santa Experience
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Santa experience in Eldon
SAT, DEC 5 · 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Pancakes with Santa
Big Whiskey;s
Free pancakes and Santa photo
SAT, DEC 5 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Spring Holler Christmas on the Farm
Spring Holler
Christmas on the farm at Spring Holler.
SAT, DEC 5 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Christmas Open House
Kinderhook Treasures
Free refreshments, prize drawings, holiday décor
SUN, DEC 6 · 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Waynesville Pulaski County Christmas Parade
Westside Baptist Church
Pulaski County Christmas Parade
TUE, DEC 8 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Storytime with Santa
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Storytime with Santa and the Grinch, 5:30-7:30 PM
THU, DEC 10 · AllEvents
Marshfield Live Nativity
Marshfield United Methodist Church
Live nativity in Marshfield
FRI, DEC 11 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Christmas on Commercial and the Light-Up Lebanon Lighted UTV Parade
Downtown Lebanon
Downtown Christmas plus lighted UTV parade.
FRI, DEC 11 · 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Crocker Journey to Bethlehem
Crocker Christian Church
Journey to Bethlehem at Crocker Christian Church.
FRI, DEC 11 · 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Manual
Rolla Live Nativity
Phelps County Fairgrounds · 12860 S US Hwy 63
Free, donations accepted. Live nativity: experience the true meaning of Christmas.
More info: no website given
SAT, DEC 12 · 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Dixon Dixon's Hometown Christmas at Olde Oak Station
Olde Oak Station Event Venue
Dixon's hometown Christmas.
SAT, DEC 12 · 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Manual
Rolla Live Nativity
Phelps County Fairgrounds · 12860 S US Hwy 63
Free, donations accepted. Live nativity: experience the true meaning of Christmas.
More info: no website given
SAT, DEC 19 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Storytime with Santa at City Hall
1000 City Parkway , Osage Beach, MO, United States, Missouri 65065
Storytime with Santa at Osage Beach City Hall
Family 31
THU, NOV 5 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Storytime
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Library storytime, ages 2-6
FRI, NOV 6 · 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Friday Storytime
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Storytime with songs, books, craft and snack
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Camdenton Poke Saturdays!! - Casual Play and LEARNING!!
173 South Business 5, Camdenton, MO, United States, Missouri 65020
Casual Pokemon play and learning, Camdenton
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Osage Beach 🎅✨ Santa Saturdays at Evergreen! ✨🎅
6711 U.S. 54 Expressway, Osage Beach, MO, United States, Missouri 65065
Santa Saturdays at Evergreen
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Eldon Fall Mini Market at Pop + Play
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Fall mini market at Pop + Play in Eldon
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Marshfield Daddy Daughter Dance
Marshfield Community Center
Daddy daughter dance
SAT, NOV 7 · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Pulaski County Pulaski County Farmers Market
Pulaski County Farmers Market Farmers Market Pavilion
Farmers market in Pulaski County
SAT, NOV 7 · 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Big Loop Roping & Fall Cowboy Market
Rafter S Arena
Big loop roping and Fall Cowboy Market, Nov 7-8
TUE, NOV 10 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Home School Art Classes
Lebanon Art Guild
Art classes for kids ages 5-17
TUE, NOV 10 · AllEvents
Osage Beach MomCo Meetup
The Church at Osage Hills
MomCo Meetup at Church at Osage Hills
WED, NOV 11 · AllEvents
Eldon Craft + Play: November 10th
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Craft and play session in Eldon
FRI, NOV 13 · AllEvents
Waynesville Holiday Family Formal
The ARK Community & Sports Center
Holiday family formal at The ARK
FRI, NOV 13 · AllEvents
Fort Leonard Wood Wood Elementary PTO Fall Carnival
4590 Buckeye Avenue, Fort Leonard Wood, MO
School PTO fall carnival for kids
TUE, NOV 17 · AllEvents
Eldon Tuesday Morning Story Time - November 17th
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Morning storytime in Eldon
WED, NOV 18 · 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Lake Expo
Linn Creek StoryTime at Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Missouri Forget Me Not Horse Rescue & Sanctuary
Storytime at a horse rescue
SAT, NOV 21 · 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Friends of the Library 2nd Chance Sale
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Book sale, everything $1.
SAT, NOV 21 · 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Paws for Reading
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Kids read to a therapy dog at the library
SAT, NOV 21 · 1:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Global Focus Ranch Rodeo
Rafter S Arena
Ranch rodeo with food and an auction
THU, NOV 26 · 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Galloping Gobbler
St Robert Community Center
Thanksgiving Day event at the community center.
SAT, NOV 28 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Dixon Kid's Christmas Craft Time@Olde Oak Station
Olde Oak Station Event Venue
Kids Christmas crafts at Olde Oak Station
SUN, NOV 29 · AllEvents
Buffalo Christmas Minis
Studio on Ash
Christmas mini photo sessions in Buffalo
FRI, DEC 4 · 4:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Santa's Cottage @ The Lodge!
The Lodge Of Four Seasons
Santa's Cottage at Lodge of Four Seasons
FRI, DEC 4 · 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Waynesville PJs & Pancakes: A Night on the Polar Express
Waypoint United Methodist Church
Pajamas, pancakes, Polar Express night.
SAT, DEC 5 · AllEvents
Camdenton Story Time with Santa & Mrs Clause
1400 S Route 7, Camdenton, MO
Story time with Santa and Mrs. Claus
SAT, DEC 5 · 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Lake Expo
Laurie Kids Christmas Workshop @ West Lake Christian Church
West Lake Christian Church
Kids Christmas workshop in Laurie
SAT, DEC 5 · 5:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Kiwanis Lake Area Christmas for Kids!
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar
Kiwanis Christmas event for kids at The Encore
SUN, DEC 6 · 1:30 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon H/H Winter Goat Roping Series
Rafter S Arena
Kids-only roping at Rafter S Arena
WED, DEC 9 · AllEvents
Eldon Craft + Play: December 8th
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Craft and play
THU, DEC 10 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Lake Expo
Osage Beach 3rd Annual Santa at Osage Beach City Hall
Osage Beach City Hall
Kids visit Santa at City Hall
FRI, DEC 11 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Area Annual COMC Kids Holiday Party
Kids holiday party, Lake Area
FRI, JAN 1 · 8:00 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon National Antique Tractor Pull - Carl Buckner Classic Qualifier
Cowan Civic Center
National Antique Tractor Pull, Cowan Civic Center
Community and Causes 28
THU, NOV 5 · AllEvents
Lebanon 2026 Wall of Honor Community Achievement Award
500 E. Elm Street, Lebanon, MO, United States, Missouri 65536
Wall of Honor community achievement awards
THU, NOV 5 · AllEvents
Eldon Community Circle with Scott Preparing for an Emergency
11 S Maple Street, Eldon, MO
Emergency preparedness talk in Eldon
THU, NOV 5 · 12:00 AM · Lake Expo
Lake Area Missouri Good Neighbor Week: Lake Area Food Drive!
Lake Area food drive, Good Neighbor Week
THU, NOV 5 · 5:30 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Wall of Honor
Cowan Civic Center
Honors locals for lifetime achievement.
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Lebanon First Friday Coffee
Café Jude's
First Friday coffee at Café Jude's
FRI, NOV 6 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Manual
Lebanon Free Steak Dinner for Veterans
Lebanon Elks Lodge
Show military ID for a full dinner, dessert and coffee or tea. $20 non-military diners, $10 kids.
More info: no website given
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Lebanon Fall Fest & Chili Cook-Off | Benefit for Youth Programs
Calvary Baptist Church
Chili cook-off benefiting youth programs
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Waynesville 2026 Veteran's Day Ceremony and Parade
Waynesville, Missouri
Veterans Day ceremony and parade
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Phylicia Carson Memorial 5k
Osage Beach Police Department - City of Osage Beach, Missouri
Memorial 5K in Osage Beach
SAT, NOV 7 · 11:00 AM · Visit Pulaski County
Waynesville 2026 Veterans' Day Parade and Ceremony
Waynesville and Downtown Waynesville
Veterans Day parade and ceremony downtown.
MON, NOV 9 · 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Area Toys for Tots!
Toys for Tots toy drive, Lake Area
TUE, NOV 10 · AllEvents
Eldon Our Father’s Table Thanksgiving Dinner
214 S Mill St, Eldon, MO
Thanksgiving dinner at Our Father's Table
WED, NOV 11 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Veterans Day.-Veterans Golf Free
Spring Holler
Veterans golf free at Spring Hollow, cart fee applies
WED, NOV 11 · 10:45 AM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Veterans Day Silent Vigil
Veterans Memorial
First Veterans Day vigil at Veterans Memorial
FRI, NOV 13 · 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM · Lake Expo
Osage Beach Mobile Food Pantry
The Church at Osage Hills
Mobile food pantry distribution.
SAT, NOV 14 · AllEvents
Waynesville St. Martins Umzug
Waynesville Roubidoux & Laughlin Parks
St. Martins Umzug in Waynesville parks
SAT, NOV 14 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Waynesville Fort Leonard Wood Lions Club and Missouri Lions Foundation Free Vision Screening
Waypoint United Methodist Church
Free vision screening from the Lions Club and Missouri Lions Foundation
SAT, NOV 14 · 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Richland CVMA® MO 4-11 Turkey Throttle Black Light Bingo
Francis J. Lynch Memorial VFW #3168- Laquey
Black-light bingo fundraiser at the VFW.
SUN, NOV 15 · 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Gather Thy Children” and “Jim the Wonder Dog
B&B Theater
Two films at B&B Theater, fundraiser
THU, NOV 19 · AllEvents
Bolivar 43rd Annual CMH Auxiliary Bake Sale
1500 N Oakland Ave, Bolivar, MO, United States, Missouri 65613
CMH Auxiliary bake sale in Bolivar
SAT, NOV 21 · AllEvents
Lebanon Friends 2nd Chance Book Sale
915 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO, United States, Missouri 65536
Friends 2nd Chance Book Sale, Lebanon
SAT, NOV 21 · AllEvents
Bolivar Gobblin' Hobblin' 3K/5K 2026
1710 W Broadway St, Bolivar, MO, United States, Missouri 65613
Gobblin' Hobblin' 3K and 5K
TUE, NOV 24 · 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Thanksgiving Dinner Basket Event
Mills Center
Free Thanksgiving meal baskets for local families.
THU, NOV 26 · AllEvents
Camdenton LOTO Turkey Trot 5k and Fun Run
Camdenton High School
Turkey trot 5K and fun run
THU, NOV 26 · AllEvents
Buffalo Turkey Day 5K Fun Run
932 W Main St, Buffalo, MO, United States, Missouri 65622
Turkey Day 5K fun run
SAT, NOV 28 · AllEvents
Marshfield Marshfield Area Community Foundation's 2026 Gobble Wobble
Marshfield Football Stadium
Gobble Wobble at the football stadium
THU, DEC 3 · 6:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Roots of Route 66, The Green Book & The Mother Road
Cowan Civic Center
Author talk on Route 66 and the Green Book.
SAT, DEC 5 · AllEvents
Lebanon Local Author Event
915 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO, United States, Missouri 65536
Local author event, Lebanon
Date Night 32
THU, NOV 5 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
THU, NOV 5 · 6:00 PM – 1:30 AM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Thursday Night Pool Tournament
Club Rodeo Midway
Pool tournament at Club Rodeo Midway
THU, NOV 5 · 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Dixon Music Bingo @ Olde Oak Station Event Venue
Olde Oak Station Event Venue
Music bingo at Olde Oak Station
FRI, NOV 6 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
FRI, NOV 6 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon First Friday
Downtown Lebanon
Downtown art, music, dining, shopping.
FRI, NOV 6 · 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Trivia Night
Ozark Tavern
Trivia night at Ozark Tavern on post.
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Lebanon Battletech Tournament
1536 W elm St Lebanon, MO 65536-3242, United States, Lebanon, MO
Battletech tabletop tournament in Lebanon
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Mike Palascak - Comedy
1048 Main St , Osage Beach, MO, United States, Missouri 65065
Comedian Mike Palascak
SAT, NOV 7 · 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark H. Toad's Bloody Mary Bar
Horny Toad
Bloody Mary bar at H. Toad's
SAT, NOV 7 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert St. Robert Foodie Fest
St. Robert Community Center
Foodie fest at the community center.
SAT, NOV 7 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
SAT, NOV 7 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Magic the Gathering Casual Commander night
BK Games
Casual Commander game night at BK Games
SAT, NOV 7 · 6:00 PM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Wonderland Camp's Party With A Purpose: Boot Scootin' Boogie
Lodge of Four Seasons
Boot Scootin' party for Wonderland Camp
SUN, NOV 8 · 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert St. Robert Foodie Fest
St. Robert Community Center
Foodie fest at the community center.
SUN, NOV 8 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
MON, NOV 9 · AllEvents
Camdenton Magic the Gathering - Modern Monday
173 South Business 5, Camdenton, MO, United States, Missouri 65020
Magic the Gathering Modern Monday in Camdenton
MON, NOV 9 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
TUE, NOV 10 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
WED, NOV 11 · 10:30 AM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Turkey Shoot
Daugherty Bowling Center
Turkey Shoot at Daugherty Bowling Center
WED, NOV 11 · 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Magic the Gathering Casual Commander night
BK Games
Casual Commander game night at BK Games
FRI, NOV 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Murder Mystery: Blood Moon on Blackwater Lodge
Bruce C. Clarke Library
Murder mystery night at the post library.
FRI, NOV 13 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Fort Leonard Wood Texas Hold'em
Pershing Community Center
Texas Hold'em at Pershing Community Center
SAT, NOV 14 · AllEvents
Lebanon Season of Champions D&D Celebration Event
1536 W elm St Lebanon, MO 65536-3242, United States, Lebanon, MO
Dungeons and Dragons celebration event
TUE, NOV 17 · AllEvents
Lake Ozark REST & RESONANCE SOUND BATH at The Club at Porto Cima
The Club at Porto Cima
Sound bath at Porto Cima
SAT, NOV 21 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Victorian Ball
Shrine Hall
Victorian Ball at Shrine Hall.
SAT, NOV 21 · 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Winter Ball Fundraiser
St. Robert Community Center
Winter Ball fundraiser.
THU, NOV 26 · 10:00 AM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Upcoming Events Thanksgiving Day Feast @ The Encore
The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar
Thanksgiving feast at The Encore
SUN, DEC 13 · AllEvents
Lake Ozark The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar's Chiefs Watch Party
3076 Bagnell Dam Blvd, 65049
Chiefs watch party at The Encore
TUE, DEC 22 · AllEvents
Camdenton Christmas Party
8779 MO-5, Camdenton, MO, United States, Missouri 65020
Christmas party in Camdenton
THU, DEC 31 · AllEvents
Osage Beach AKA - New Year's Eve Celebration at Margaritaville!!!!
Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks
New Year's Eve at Margaritaville
FRI, JAN 1 · 1:00 PM – 10:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Richland New Year's Weekend
Gasconade Hills Resort
New Year's weekend at Gasconade Hills Resort
SAT, JAN 2 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Oh Snap Poetry Open Mic Night (+ Holiday Potluck!)
1375 State Road KK, Osage Beach, MO 65065-9817, United States
Poetry open mic with holiday potluck, Osage Beach
Girls Night 47
THU, NOV 5 · AllEvents
Lebanon Holiday Open House
242 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO, United States, Missouri 65536
Holiday open house on Jefferson Ave
THU, NOV 5 · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Hop
Antique store punch-card hop, Nov 5–8.
THU, NOV 5 · 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Lake Expo
Linn Creek Spools & Needles Group
Camden County Museum
Needlework group at Camden County Museum
THU, NOV 5 · 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Fabric Wreath Making Class
1448 W. Elm Street Lebanon, MO 65536
Make a fall or Christmas fabric wreath.
FRI, NOV 6 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon TC's Junk Vintage, Handmade Gift Market -Christmas Edition Market
Cowan Civic Center
Vintage and handmade Christmas market, 10th year.
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Lebanon Trinity Lutheran Church 2 day Bake Sale and Bazaar
Trinity Lutheran Church
Two-day bake sale and bazaar
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Camdenton Gnome for Your Home Clay Class 11/6
79 McCrory Drive, Camdenton, MO
Clay gnome class
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Evergreen Holiday Open House
6711 U.S. 54 Expressway, Osage Beach, MO, United States, Missouri 65065
Holiday open house at Evergreen
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Marshfield Christmas Open House
1100 Spur Dr. Suite 15, Marshfield, MO, United States, Missouri 65706
Christmas open house on Spur Dr
FRI, NOV 6 · AllEvents
Buffalo Holiday Open House
205 South Maple Street Buffalo, MO 65622 , Buffalo, MO, United States, Missouri 65622
Holiday open house on Jefferson Ave
FRI, NOV 6 · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Hop
Antique store punch-card hop, Nov 5–8.
FRI, NOV 6 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Bazaar & Bake
1300 Kent Drive Lebanon, MO 65536
Handcrafted wreaths, bake sale, 9 AM to 2 PM
SAT, NOV 7 · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon TC's Junk Vintage, Handmade Gift Market -Christmas Edition Market
Cowan Civic Center
Vintage and handmade Christmas market, 10th year.
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Waynesville meet the award winning local author, book signing event
22240 spruce rd waynesville mo 65583
Meet award-winning local author, book signing
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Camdenton Lake of the Ozark Woodcarving Show
1064 N Business Route 5, Camdenton, MO 65020-2663, United States
Lake of the Ozarks woodcarving show
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Osage Beach PI-LATTES: REFORMER DUPE PILATES + RŌST BEVVY at Rōst Coffee Shop
Rōst
Reformer pilates class with coffee drinks at Rōst Coffee Shop
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Marshfield Son-Rise Craft Fair
673 Jump Rd, Marshfield, MO 65706-8337, United States
Son-Rise craft fair
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Marshfield 3M Marketplace Winter Jam
329 Rose Dr, Marshfield, MO 65706-2339, United States
3M Marketplace Winter Jam
SAT, NOV 7 · AllEvents
Buffalo Market Maker Days
116 South Cedar Street, Buffalo, MO, United States, Missouri 65622
Market Maker Days in Buffalo
SAT, NOV 7 · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Hop
Antique store punch-card hop, Nov 5–8.
SAT, NOV 7 · 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Bazaar & Bake
1300 Kent Drive Lebanon, MO 65536
Handcrafted wreaths, bake sale, 9 AM to 2 PM
SAT, NOV 7 · 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM · Lake Expo
Lake Ozark Spa Kyoto Fitness @ The Lodge of Four Seasons: Sunrise Yoga
Lodge of Four Seasons
Sunrise yoga at Lodge of Four Seasons
SUN, NOV 8 · AllEvents
Osage Beach GOLDEN HOUR GATHERING: An Autumn Yoga Retreat at Moony Light Sanctuary
Moony Light Sanctuary
Autumn yoga retreat at Moony Light Sanctuary
SUN, NOV 8 · 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Hop
Antique store punch-card hop, Nov 5–8.
FRI, NOV 13 · AllEvents
Bolivar 2026 Christmas Open House - Friday, November 13 & Saturday, November 14
Bolivar, Missouri
Christmas open house, Nov 13 and 14
FRI, NOV 13 · 6:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Pies & Pages
Book Burrow
Pie tasting, book Family Feud, storewide sale
FRI, NOV 13 · 6:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon A COAT OF MANY HITS
Boat Town Brewing
Dolly sing-along night with prizes.
SAT, NOV 14 · AllEvents
Camdenton Ladies Night Out x Craft Club
1400 S Route 7, Camdenton, MO
Ladies night out with craft club
SAT, NOV 14 · AllEvents
Eldon FLEX APPEAL: 4-WEEK SCULPT STRENGTH TRAINING at 24/7 Fitness
24/7 Fitness Eldon
4-week strength training at 24/7 Fitness
SAT, NOV 14 · AllEvents
Eldon Ninth Street Winter Market
1009 McKinley Dr, Eldon, MO 65026-1688, United States
Ninth Street winter market
SUN, NOV 15 · AllEvents
Eldon Ladies Tea & Cheesecake Flight
1411 business 54 eldon, mo
Ladies tea and cheesecake flight in Eldon
TUE, NOV 17 · 6:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Paint and Sip- Pumpkin Spice and Paint
Café Judes
Paint and sip at Café Judes, tickets required
THU, NOV 19 · AllEvents
Eldon Girl’s Craft Night - Beaded Bag Scarves
404 E 4th St, Suite C, Eldon, MO
Girls' craft night: beaded bag scarves
THU, NOV 19 · 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Adult Event: Snowman Art
Lebanon-Laclede County Library
Free adult art event; registration required
FRI, NOV 20 · AllEvents
Lebanon 2026 HOMETOWN HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Cowan Civic Center
Hometown holiday marketplace at Cowan Civic Center
FRI, NOV 20 · 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Hometown Holiday Marketplace
Cowan Civic Center
Big holiday shopping marketplace.
SAT, NOV 21 · AllEvents
Waynesville FWCSC 2026 Holiday Craft Fair
Waynesville High School
Holiday craft fair at Waynesville High School
SAT, NOV 21 · AllEvents
Osage Beach Christmas at the Landing Shopping Event!
The Landing on Main Street
Christmas shopping at The Landing
SAT, NOV 21 · 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Waynesville Fort Wood Community Spouses' Club Craft Fair
Waynesville High School
Spouses Club craft fair at Waynesville High
SAT, NOV 28 · 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Holiday Market
143 W, Elm Street Lebanon, MO 65536
Local vendors, unique gifts, downtown Lebanon
MON, NOV 30 · AllEvents
Lebanon Adult Book Club: History for the Books
915 S Jefferson Ave, Lebanon, MO, United States, Missouri 65536
Adult book club, Lebanon library
TUE, DEC 1 · 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM · Visit Pulaski County
Saint Robert Learn to sew a trivet
St. Robert Bellarmine Hall
Learn to sew a trivet, St. Robert
FRI, DEC 4 · AllEvents
Osage Beach MomCo Jingle & Mingle
The Church at Osage Hills
MomCo Jingle and Mingle
SAT, DEC 5 · AllEvents
Buffalo Indoor Craft Fair at Dallas County YMCA
932 W Main St, Buffalo, MO, United States, Missouri 65622
Indoor craft fair in Buffalo
MON, DEC 7 · AllEvents
Waynesville November Book Club at Plants and Pages
310 Historic Route 66 E, Waynesville, MO
Book club at Plants and Pages
SAT, DEC 12 · AllEvents
Bolivar Country Road Marketplace - Christmas Show
Bolivar Parks & Recreation
Country Road Marketplace Christmas show
SAT, DEC 12 · 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM · Visit Lebanon
Lebanon Steeped in Christmas Spirit: A Tea Party
Bramble Springs Bakery
Christmas tea party at Bramble Springs Bakery