The Starvy Creek 24th annual Fall Festival continues through tomorrow (9/19) in Conway with several bands including Rhonda Vincent & the Rage. For a schedule and other information, www.starvycreek.com
A traveling photography exhibit featuring the immigrants who helped shape Missouri continues through October 15th at the West Plains Civic Center in West Plains. Admission is free. For more information, 417-255-7966.
The city of Joplin will hold a free tree limb drop off and wood chip giveaway for Joplin residents today (9/18) and tomorrow (9/19) from 8 am to 2 pm at 1702 N. Schifferdecker. Take a truck or trailer for the wood chips.
Kids two and under can attend the program “Babes in the Woods” this morning (9/18) at 10 at the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. To register, 888-4237.
Mansfield is hosting Wilder Days today and tomorrow (9/18-9/19) with live music, a parade, a car show, children’s activities, arts and crafts, a 5K and more. For details, click here.
Downtown Branson’s 42nd annual Autumn Daze Festival continues through tomorrow (9/19) with arts and crafts, food, live music and more. To find out more, click here.
The 55th annual Hooten’ an Hollerin’ Festival continues through tomorrow (9/19) in Gainesville. To find out more, www.hootinanhollarin.com/
The 12th annual Shakin’ in the Shell Festival today and tomorrow (9/18-9/19) in Shell Knob will include a dog show, beer garden, food, crafts and more. For details, click here.
The Zizzer Homecoming Parade will be held today (9/18) at 1:30 in West Plains. For details, click here.
A trivia night to benefit Safe to Sleep will be held tonight (9/18) at 6 at Wesley United Methodist Church. To sign up a team of eight, 459-0919.
Kids two to eight can take their teddy bears to the Brentwood Branch Library for a “Teddy Bear Sleepover” today (9/18) from 2 to 4. They’ll take photos and make a keepsake frame, then leave their bears at the library for a sleepover where library staff will take lots of photos for kids to enjoy when they pick their bears up Saturday morning. To learn more, 883-1974.
The 2015 Northwest Arkansas District Fair opens Sunday (9/20) and runs through September 26th at the fairgrounds in Harrison, Arkansas. For details, click here.
Cider Days returns to Walnut Street in Springfield this weekend. Hours are 10 to 5 tomorrow and Sunday (9/19-9/20). The two day fall festival will feature regional artists and crafters, three performance stages, pumpkin painting and apple cider. Admission is $4 per person, and children 10 and younger get in free. To learn more, itsalldowntown.com
Harvest Fest at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park kicks off this weekend. Hours are 11 am to 6 pm Saturdays and noon to 6 on Sundays tomorrow (9/19) through October 25th. The event features a corn maze, pumpkin patch and fall-themed family fun. For details, parkboard.org or 837-5949.
Joplin will host the first annual Festival of the Arts tomorrow (9/19) from 10 am to 10 pm in the city’s downtown. One hundred fine artists are expected to display and sell their work. There will also be a stage for performing artists and information about local non-profit arts organizations. For more information, www.joplinartsfest.com
Lee Ann Womack will perform at the CMH 12th annual Burgundy Ball tomorrow night (9/19) at 6 at the University Plaza Hotel and Convention Center. Proceeds will benefit patients and families at the Carrie J. Babb Cancer Center at CMH. For ticket information, 328-6010.
The 1860s Lifestyle Exposition at the Gray-Campbell Farmstead will be held tomorrow (9/19) from 11 to 4:30 and Sunday (9/20) from noon to 4:30. The event, at Nathanael Greene-Close Memorial Park, will feature apple butter and apple cider making, music, open hearth cooking, leathercrafting, fiber arts, storytelling and more. For more information, click here.
The Greater Ozarks Audubon Society will host a field trip to Aldrich, Stockton Reservoir and the Lockwood area to look for shorebirds, waders and waterfowl tomorrow (9/19). Meet in the north parking lot of Lowe’s at Highway 13 and Norton Road at 7:30 am.
The Ella Ragland Charity and Music Therapy of the Ozarks are teaming up to raise money for Alzheimer’s care. They’ll hold a yard sale tomorrow (9/19) from 8 to 2 at 1312 N. Benton.
Volunteers are needed to help with the 6th annual Taneycomo Lake Cleanup tomorrow (9/19) beginning at 9 am. To register to help, 417-739-4100. For more information, www.trlwq.org
The Springfield Conservation Nature Center Teen Club will explore the Little Niangua River and Mule Shoe Conservation Area tomorrow (9/19) from 10 to 4. The club is for kids 12 to 17-years-old. To register, 888-4237.
Missouri State Libraries will present “Magna Carta at the Moxie,” featuring the movie, “Ivanhoe,” tomorrow morning (9/19) at 11 at the Moxie, 305 S. Campbell. It’s free and open to the public.
Kids three to six are invited to the Little Acorns program, “’Possum Trot,” tomorrow morning (9/19) at 11. To register, 888-4237.
Watch hummingbird bander Sarah Driver attempt to capture and band the tiny birds during the program, “Summer Hummers,” tomorrow (9/19) at 3 the Springfield Conservation Nature Center. To register, 888-4237.
The Library Station will host a “Musical Instrument Petting Zoo” for ages three to 10 tomorrow afternoon (9/19) at 1. Local musicians will be on hand to demonstrate and talk about their instruments.
Make a simple bracelet or earrings with glass and semi-precious beads during the program, “Jewelry with Gina,” tomorrow afternoon (9/19) at 1 at the Park Central Branch Library. Materials will be provided.
See the classic film, “Houseboat” tomorrow afternoon (9/19) at 2 at the Library Center.
The NorthArk Summer Movie Series concludes tomorrow (9/19) “Inside Out,” rated PG. It starts at dusk at the Bill Baker Amphitheater in Harrison, Arkansas. There are free kids’ activities before the movie starts. To learn more, click here.
The film, “The Natural,” rated PG, will be shown tomorrow night (9/19) at 6:30 at the Park Central Library.
The ReNew Brentwood Block Party will be held Sunday afternoon (9/20) from 2 to 4 at the Brentwood Library. The event will feature free food, children’s activities, live music and more. For details, 616-0586.
