Community Calendar

"As in The Exorcist, William Friedkin establishes a tone of hard-edged, almost documentary-style realism before ratcheting up the horror to nearly unbearable levels." (AV Club) BUG (2006) screens Wednesday October 28 @ 7pm - part of the Staff Picks series at Moxie Cinema. October's pick was made by Darrell Bartlett. Staff Picks 2026 @ Moxie Cinema: Every month a member of the Moxie staff picks a film that impacted their lives and we put it up on the big screen.

In Oklahoma, Agnes, a lonely waitress living in an isolated and dilapidated roadside motel, meets Peter, a quiet and mysterious man with whom she establishes a peculiar relationship. Probing the blurry lines between paranoia and nightmarish reality, Liongate Films BUG is an intense, mind-bending psychological thriller in which nothing is quite as it seems. Directed by Academy Award® winner William Friedkin (THE FRENCH CONNECTION, THE EXORCIST) and adapted by Tracy Letts from his hit off-Broadway play, BUG stars Golden Globe nominee Ashley Judd, Harry Connick Jr., Lynn Collins, Brian O'Byrne and Michael Shannon.

Creative Connection Workshops

These are two-hour drop-in art making activities for all ages. Projects will utilize simple art supplies and encourage playful and creative use of materials to create projects inspired by selected pieces from the Springfield Art Museum’s Permanent Collection.

Free and open to the public, but we encourage pre-registration to accommodate space and supplies. Register for Creative Connection Workshops here.

Thursday, October 29 from 3 PM to 5PM: Landscape Collages - Create your own fall landscape collage inspired by works from the Museum's collection. This is a free-drop in event and open to all ages; supplies are provided. Held at The Library Station Frisco Room. 2535 N Kansas Expressway. Register for workshop here.

Come join us as we learn from two professionals, Angie Snyder, Executive Director of the Solid Waste Management District O, and Ryan Arnold, from Big Bear Shredding and the Computer Recycling Center. We will discuss potential solutions and legislation to address battery waste.

TALENT IS A GIFT, CHARACTER IS A CHOICE!
A little spooky, a lot of fun, and full of character! Join the Springfield Little Theatre Education Department at The Judy for our annual SHOW YOUR CHARACTER EVENT—a family-friendly Halloween celebration where imaginations run wild and kindness takes center stage.

Enjoy high-energy performances by SLT’s Youth Performance Troupes, collect goodies at our trunk-or-treat, try your hand at carnival games, paint a pumpkin, and strike a pose at festive photo opportunities. With character meet-and-greets and plenty of Halloween cheer, there’s fun around every corner!

NEW THIS YEAR! Box Blox Springfield — Think big and build bigger with life-size building blocks that invite kids to create, collaborate, and let their imaginations lead the way.

At the heart of the celebration is a simple reminder: character isn’t just who we dress up as—it’s how we treat one another. Come in costume, bring your friends, and celebrate creativity, kindness, and the choices that make our community a brighter place.

A faith-based family alternative to Halloween hosted by MOFIM, Inc. 10 a.m.-3 p.m.: live music by JMH Music with FREE waffles or donuts, drinks and candy. Free admission. 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.: two showings of "7YRS OF THE BOOK OF REVELATION," a thrilling, dynamic movie, $10 per ticket at the door. Free RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hallelujah-night-a-festival-of-light-tickets-2003746973136 Questions: 682-405-4359.

In support of C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter, Roll for Good will be holding Roll for Ghoul, a Halloween party and fundraiser to raise money for animals in our community. This event will take place on Saturday, October 31, 2026 at Mother's Brewing Company in Springfield, MO.

Roll for Ghoul is an all-ages Halloween celebration featuring board games, karaoke, dancing, a community art project, a costume contest, a silent auction, local vendors, and multiple tables of horror-themed tabletop roleplaying game one-shots hosted by volunteer Game Masters. Ticket proceeds benefit C.A.R.E. Animal Shelter directly.

On November 2, at 3pm, the Department of Languages, Cultures, and Religions will be hosting a film screening, book signing, and discussion as part of our Interfaith America Faith and Health Campus Grant.

"Between Worlds: Growing Up Overseas and Coming Home to Yourself.
A conversation about mental health, religious trauma, identity, & belonging."

Featuring the documentary film Ben Between Africa, and a panel discussion with Ari Ali, the film maker, and Holly Berkley Fletcher, author of The Missionary Kids: Unmasking the Myths of White Evangelicalism.

Music Monday of The Ozarks upcoming music event will present Distant Relative. This band of very talented individuals will talk about the creation of the group, band gigs, and other interesting moments throughout their careers.

The band was formed during the production of "The Beat Goes On," a performance of beat poetry and literature Directed by Dr. Linda Park-Fuller of then Southwest Missouri State University in 1985 at Murphy's jazz Club. The rest is history for you to enjoy.

The Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) wasn’t just a frontier vigilance group — it was a full‑blown community crime‑fighting network complete with officers, bylaws, dues, and dramatic pursuit reports. In this lively, true‑crime‑flavored session, OGS members Annette Crafton Corbell and Linda Stout explore how the AHTA operated, who joined, who they chased, and what their records reveal about everyday life on the frontier. Whether your ancestors were members, suspects, or innocent bystanders, the AHTA offers a unique window into frontier justice and the stories that shaped our families.

Attendance Options: In person at The Library Center or by Zoom.  Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org > programs. Members must login for access.

Come explore the forest after dark! We will use all our senses to observe the nocturnal animals that call the Nature Center trails home. Dress for the weather and bring a flashlight or headlamp if you have one. Ages 12 to 17. Registration required. Register online at mdc.mo.gov/SouthwestEvents or call 417-888-4237 for more information.