Oct 12 Sunday
The Springfield-Greene County Park Board will host Harvest Fest on weekends throughout October at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park with hayrides, cow train, inflatables, horse rides, a corn maze, pumpkin patch, and more.
Admission is free, but most activities have a small fee. Parks concessions will be available.
Oct 16 Thursday
Registration is underway for adults to attend Phone Apps for Astronomy from 7-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 16, at the Schweitzer Brentwood Branch Library, 2214 Brentwood Blvd.
Join the Springfield Astronomical Society to explore phone apps for observing the night sky. We'll cast phones to the screen to show point-and-see, moon maps, moon phases, satellite passages, planets and more. Download the free Star Walk 2 app for a head start. Weather permitting, we'll go outside for hands-on practice.
For more information on this free program, or to register, call 417-616-0706.
Oct 18 Saturday
Watershed will host a native plant sale October 18 at its nursery with a variety of wildflowers, grasses, trees and shrubs available.
Oct 19 Sunday
Oct 25 Saturday
Willard Parks and Recreation will host a Trunk or Treat October 25 at the Frisco Highline Trailhead.
Costumes are encouraged for this family event with treats, tricks, a decorating contest and more.
Parking is available at Willard Middle School.
Local businesses, organizations, and churches will give out candy and decorating their trunks for the ultimate Halloween Trunk or Treat.
Oct 26 Sunday
Nov 01 Saturday