LOCAL EVENTS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

Below are the top events happening.
Our community is full of great opportunities to get connected, be involved, and enjoy living here.
Be sure to check out the full Community Calendar for a full list of everything going on in Central Missouri.

Friday, November 6

Visual Art & Music Spotlight Day for High School Students | Columbia College | 8:30 am

Holiday Kick-Off | Once Upon a Child | 9 am

Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Columbia College Women's Soccer vs Williams Baptist University | R. Marvin Owens Field | 4 pm

Tyler Raney | Dive Bar | 5 pm

Everest: The Other Side | Ragtag Cinema | 5:15 pm

Holiday Trucker Hat Happy Hour | Como Craftcycle Collective | 5:30 pm

11th Annual Welcome Home Casino Night | Country Club of Missouri | 6 pm

Craft Club | Ladybird Cafe | 6 pm

Smilin' Jack Happy Hour | Cafe Berlin | 6 pm

Back Water | Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina | 6 pm

International Thanksgiving Dinner | Forum Christian Church | 6 pm

Coco | Lakeside Ashland | 6:30 pm

Nerf Night | MoPro Training Grounds | 7 pm

Stargazing Party | Finger Lakes State Park | 7 pm

Mall Out | Talking Horse Productions | 7 pm

STL Comedy Showcase | The Tokyo Club | 7 pm & 9 pm

Evil Dead the Musical | Columbia Entertainment Company | 7:30 pm

Little Women: The Musical | Rhynsburger Theatre | 7:30 pm

Backbone Road | Dive Bar | 8 pm

Dennis Layne | Old Plank Tavern | 8 pm

Southall | The Blue Note | 8 pm

Saturday, November 7

Ashland Optimist Club Breakfast | Ashland Optimist Building | 7:30 am

Annual Craft Show | Community United Methodist Church | 8 am

11th Annual Veterans Day Run – Avenue of Flags | City of Centralia Cemetery | 8 am

Pumpkin Smash! Composting Event | ARC, 1769 W. Ash Street | 9 am

TigerCon 2026 Scale Model Contest and Vendor Fair | Hickman High School | 9 am

Local Authors Open House | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Toy Drive & Vendor Craft Show | Head Indian Motorcycle | 10 am

Health Insurance Marketplace & Medicaid - Open Enrollment Assistance| Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Sale Horse Preview and Silent Auction | South Farm - Equine Teaching Facility | 10 am

Cards for Heros | Columbia Hy-Vee locations | 10 am

Mini Chef Classes - Turkey Wraps | Back 2 Basics | 10 am

Open Climb | Scout Adventure Center | 10:30 am

Football - Missouri vs. Texas | Memorial/Faurot Field | 11 am

Poker Run – Charlie Joe & the Harper Family | Centralia Fairgrounds | 11 am

Tin Emboss Ornaments | Third Space Como | 11 am

Columbia College Men's Basketball vs Mount Mercy University | Arena of Southwell Complex | 12 pm

Stephens College Basketball vs Viterbo University (Wis.) | Silverthorne Arena | 12 pm

Drop in and Draw | Museum of Art and Archaeology | 12 pm

Beginning Sewing With Como Craftcycle - Boxy Tee | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 1:30 pm

Ellie Chang, Graduate Recital | Sinquefield Music Center, Sheryl Crow Hall | 2 pm

Mint Jelly | Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina | 2 pm

Tunes at Two - Cliff White | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Columbia College Men's Soccer vs Hannibal-LaGrange University | R. Marvin Owens Field | 3 pm

Beaded Bookmarks | Third Space Como | 3 pm

Santa's Arrival | Bass Pro Shop | 5 pm

The Harrises | Dive Bar | 5 pm

Peaceworks' 37th Annual Dinner | First Christian Church | 6 pm

The Juicy Beets | Cafe Berlin | 6 pm

3221 | Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina | 6 pm

Certainly So | Rose Music Hall | 7 pm

Volleyball - Missouri vs. #13 Texas | Hearnes Center | 7 pm

Rewind the Curtain: Broadway Now & Then | Missouri Theatre | 7 pm

The Ben Oesch Band | Truman's Bar & Grill | 7 pm

Scott Kiggins | The Tokyo Club | 7:30 pm & 9 pm

Little Women: The Musical | Rhynsburger Theatre | 7:30 pm

Evil Dead the Musical | Columbia Entertainment Company | 7:30 pm

Inchworm with Cutie | Dive Bar | 8 pm

The Stoplight Flyers| Old Plank Tavern | 8 pm

Sunday, November 8

MIZZOUMADE Holiday Market | Reynolds Alumni Center | 10 am

Merry Maplewood | Historic Maplewood House in Nifong Park | 11 am

Columbia College Women's Basketball vs Viterbo University | Arena of Southwell Complex | 12 pm

Chiefs Game Day Tailgate | The Kitchen Grill & Games | 12 pm

Anthony Wilkerson Band | Pierpont General Store | 1 pm

Movie - Far From Home | Ragtag Theater | 1 pm

Beginning Sewing With Como Craftcycle - Boxy Tee | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 1:30 pm

Volleyball - Missouri vs. #16 Texas A&M | Hearnes Center | 2 pm

Little Women: The Musical | Rhynsburger Theatre | 2 pm

Tunes at Two - Cliff White | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Evil Dead the Musical | Columbia Entertainment Company | 2 pm

Art & Music Concert | Sinquefield Music Center, Sheryl Crow Hall | 2 pm

Pat Kay | Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina | 2 pm

BINGO | The Dive Bar | 2:30 pm

Trombone Ensemble Fall Concert | Whitmore Recital Hall | 3:30 pm

Super Smash Bros Tournament | The Kitchen Grill & Games | 4 pm

U.S. Marine Corps 251st Birthday Celebration | Hartsburg American Legion Post | 5 pm

STL Comedy Showcase | The Tokyo Club | 7 pm & 9 pm

Nurse Blake: But Did You Die? Comedy Tour |Missouri Theatre | 7 pm

Tuba and Euphonium Ensemble Recital | Sinquefield Music Center, Sheryl Crow Hall | 7 pm

EMO Royale VII | The Blue Note | 7:15 pm

Monday, November 9

Health Insurance Marketplace & Medicaid - Open Enrollment Assistance| Daniel Boone Regional Library | 9:30 am

Baby & Toddler Time | Southern Boone County Public Library | 9:30 am

Family and Relationships Research Network - Parenting Resources Table | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Crafts for Littles - Holiday Pies | Southern Boone County Public Library | 10 am

Baby Story & Play Time | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Women’s Basketball - Missouri vs. Tennessee Tech | Mizzou Arena | 11 am

100 Years of Highway 40 Celebration | Love Coffee| 4 pm

Crafternoon - Painted Wooden Candlesticks | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 5:30 pm

Reading to Rover | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 5:30 pm

BINGO | International Tap House | 6 pm

3D Printing and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 6 pm

Movie - Lara Croft | Ragtag Theater | 6 pm

Men’s Basketball - Missouri vs. SIUE | Mizzou Arena | 7 pm

Trivia | The Roof | 7 pm

Concert Jazz Band | Missouri Theatre | 7 pm

Tuesday, November 10

Preschool Story Time | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 9:30 am & 10:30 am

Memory Cafe - Cozy Crafts | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

KidSight Vision Screening | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Free BBQ Lunch for Veterans and Families | Veterans Urban Farm | 12 pm

Veterans Day Ceremony | Memorial Student Union | 12 pm

Device Advice and Tech Help Drop-in | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Paper Crafting - Holiday Cards With Strips of Cheer | Southern Boone County Public Library | 2 pm & 6 pm

Mountain Dulcimer Tunes & Techniques | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 3 pm

Columbia College Men's Basketball vs Kansas Wesleyan University | Arena of Southwell Complex | 6 pm

Trivia Night | Cooper's Landing Riverside Resort & Marina | 6 pm

The Fantasticks Auditions | Talking Horse Productions | 6 pm

Mahjong Night | Tropical Liqueurs South | 6 pm

BINGO | The Kitchen Grill & Games | 6:30 pm

When Dylan Met Guthrie - A Concert With Lil Rev and Will Branch | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 6:30 pm

Dancing with the Stars Watch Party | The Kitchen Grill & Games | 7 pm

Missouri River Relief: 25 Years on the Big Muddy | Reichman Pavilon | 7 pm

St. Louis Symphony Orchestra | Jesse Auditorium | 7:30 pm

Wednesday, November 11

FREE Dine-in Veterans Day Breakfast | Columbia Hy-Vee locations | 6 am

Veterans Day Breakfast | Ashland Optimist Building | 7 am

Family Story Time | Southern Boone County Public Library | 9:30 am

STEAM Story Time | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 10 am

Lunch & Learn: Columbia Community Land Trust | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 12 pm

Veterans Day Recognition | Southern Boone High School | 12:30 pm

Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Brick Builders | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 5 pm

Veterans Day Special with Dennis Hodo | Dive Bar | 5 pm

Serve, Sip & Compete Volleyball | The Kitchen Grill & Games | 6 pm

BINGO | Thirsty Turtle Pub | 6 pm

Manchu: A Brotherhood of Sacrifice - Free Screening | Ragtag Cinema | 6 pm

Berry Bramble Cultivation - Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture Workshop | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 6 pm

Geeks who Drink Trivia | Cafe Berlin | 7 pm

Open Mic Night | The Tokyo Club | 7 pm

Redferrin with Scout Speer | The Blue Note | 7:30 pm

Live Jazz | Broadway Brewery | 7:30 pm

Thursday, November 12

Toddler Story Time | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 9:30 am & 10:30 am

Knit, Crochet, Give | Unity of Columbia Missouri | 1 pm

Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 2 pm

Sensory-Friendly Exploration Stations | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 5:30 pm

Rags to Riches: Repurposing Worn Clothes Into Crocheted Rugs | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 6 pm

DBRL Board Meeting | Daniel Boone Regional Library | 6 pm

Blues Jam | Cafe Berlin | 6 pm

Women’s Basketball - Missouri vs. UT Martin | Mizzou Arena | 6:30 pm

Thirsty Thursday Karaoke| The Dive Bar | 7 pm

Heidi Gardner | Jesse Auditorium | 7 pm

Open Pinball League | The Tokyo Club | 7 pm

Marquis Hill Quartet | Whitmore Recital Hall | 7 pm

Little Women: The Musical | Rhynsburger Theatre | 7:30 pm

Up-Coming Events

Thanksgiving Food Drive and Free Food Box Distribution | Powerhouse Community Development | Oct 1 to Nov 16 at 9 am to 4:30 pm

Fall Open Forum with President Lundeen | Lela Raney Wood Hall, Kimball Ballroom, Stephens College | Nov 19 @ 12 pm

Memorial Student Union Tower Centennial Celebration | Memorial Student Union | Nov 20 @ 2 pm

Little Mermaid Jr. | Launer Auditorium/TRYPS Children's Theater | Nov 21-22

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Local Farmers Markets

Starting and closing dates are tentative, depending on product availability and seasonal weather.

Columbia Farmers Market

When: Every Saturday
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: 1769 W Ash St Columbia, MO

Columbia Farmers Market is a year-round producer-only farmers market! Shop local with over 80+ vendor

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Closed the Saturday after Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.

Boone County Farmers Market

When: Every Saturday
Time: 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Where: Columbia Mall Parking Lot 2300 Bernadette Dr Columbia, MO

Supplying their community with fresh, locally grown, nutritious fruits, vegetables, meats, baked goods, and other items

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Wabash Farmers and Artisans Market

When: Every Sunday
Time: 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Wabash Station 126 N 10th St Columbia, MO

Non-profit, Local, Supporting Small Business, Easy parking.

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The Market at Serendipity

When: Every Sunday
Time: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: 1020 E Walnut St Columbia, MO

Farmers & Growers, Artists & Craftspeople, Health + Wellness + Beauty Pros, Prepared Food

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Centralia Farmers Market

When: 2nd & 4th Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
Where: 1400 Grand Ave, Centralia, MO

Promoting local agriculture and small-scale producers by providing a vibrant marketplace

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Local Networking Opportunities

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Friday, November 6

Small Business Roundtable | Columbia Chamber of Commerce | 8:15 am

RIBBON CUTTING - Emily Baskett Real Estate | 2718 Forum Blvd, Suite 3B | 4:15 pm

RIBBON CUTTING - Orr Street Studios | 106 Orr Street Studios | 6 pm

Saturday, November 7

Sunday, November 8

Monday, November 9

RIBBON CUTTING - Celebrating 100 years of Hwy 40 | Love Coffee | 4:30 pm

Tuesday, November 10

Quarterly Membership Breakfast/Nonprofit of the Year Awards- November 2026 | Hilton Garden Inn - Garden Conference Center | 7 am

RIBBON CUTTING - Courtyard By Marriott | 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd. | 3:45 pm

Wednesday, November 11

1 Million Cups Columbia | Columbia REDI | 9 am

Thursday, November 12

EPIC Fall Mixer | Shakespeare's Downtown | 4 pm

Up-Coming/Future Networking Opportunities

RIBBON CUTTING - Meals on Wheels of Columbia/Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture | 1751 W. Ash | Nov 4 at 11:45 pm

EPIC Connection Hour - Happy Hour | Logboat Brewing Company | Nov 4 at 4 pm

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