Events that happened on Thursday, October 16, 2025

Join us for fun craft and spider races. For all ages at Scott City Branch.

Chat with other school age children/youth about your favorite scary or creepy book. Treats will be provided. For ages 7-17 at the Oran Branch.

Stop by and get creative with this fun Halloween monster craft. For ages 6-12 at the Altenburg Branch.

Fishing is a great way for kids and families to have fun outdoors, learn about conservation, and make happy memories. Our Discover Nature-Fishing program is a hands-on, four-part fishing instruction series that helps families gain the skills and...

Phase 3 admission (free to the public) Summary of Project: This project involves a public discourse Listening Session focused on preserving and expanding descendant communities across the region. It continues the effort of conducting critical,...

The Autumn Glow Festival is illuminating Brookdale Farms with a must-see display of electrifying handmade, traditional Chinese lanterns. Opening August 28 and running through October 26th, guests of all ages can experience the festival’s...

Come in for snacks, crafts and laughs with other teens (ages 13-17) at the Perryville Branch.

The Cape Girardeau Heritage Museum is open for 2025. Hours are noon to 4 p.m. Thursday through Saturday.

Cape Grace United Methodist Church Pumpkin Patch is a seasonal pumpkin patch in Cape Girardeau intended to fund local missions, charities, and Scouting groups. Pumpkins are raised on the Navajo Indian Reservation in Farmington, New Mexico.

Come see ~150 pieces of art: paintings, drawings, ceramics, woodworking, scherenschnitte (if you don't know what that is, come and find out!) and more! All by artists with a tie to Perry County or the surrounding area. You might be surprised by how...

The market sells locally grown produce, fruits, meats, foods, and other products related to agriculture. We will be open every Thursday rain or shine. Almost any produce grown in this area can be found in season at the market being sold by the...

Each Monday and Thursday at Crisp Museum 10 a.m. / free and open to individuals You can learn to play here for free. Mahjong is a tile-based game, where players draw and discard to create groupings to complete a specific hand of 14 tiles....

Christine teaches Zumba toming/Piloxing 5:30 to 6:15 a.m.

Gentle Yoga will be taught by Jen 10 to 10:45 a.m.

Dana teaches Shine Dance 5:30 to 6:25 p.m. Thursday.

Cherish teaches yoga 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Time: 3:00 pm OR 6:00 pm This class is a series of 12 programs that meets once each month, all year long. You will learn simple, but beautiful, embroidery techniques as we explore some Missouri species that need help. We call them species of...

Collage with Emily Denlinger 6-8 p.m. / free and open to the public/drop in Collage at Crisp is in cooperation with the Department of Art + Design at Southeast Missouri State University and hosted at Rosemary Berkel and Harry L. Crisp II...

Emily teaches Barre 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday and Christine teaches the class 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Thursday.

Brittney will teach cardio drumming 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. Tuesday and 9 to 9:45 a.m. Friday.

Local artists Aaron Horrell and Barb Bailey, in conjunction with the Stars and Stripes Museum in Bloomfield, Missouri, have started a new Paint For A Cause Project. This is an opportunity for the public to participate in a project to help raise...

When you don't know where to turn ... because someone you care for drinks too much, Al-Anon groups can help. Learn more by attending a confidential and anonymous meeting at River City Freedom Al-Anon Family Group. We Welcome You!