Events that happened on Friday, October 17, 2025

Make progress or get some help with your sewing project. For all ages at the Benton Branch.

Join us for lively discussion of a mystery book. For ages 18+ at the Scott City Branch.

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,...

All ages are welcome to have a “gourd” time painting faces and pumpkins! At the Perryville Branch.

Cape Ballroom is celebrating 10 years of ballroom dancing in Southeast Missouri! Join us Friday, October 17th, for our Anniversary Dance! Whether you're a past participant, a current attendee, or someone who has never danced before, we would love...

It's our FINAL year of fear 🎃 Are you ready to experience Southeast Missouri’s highest rated haunted house one last time? Located in the middle of the woods, the Black Forest Haunted Ghost Town features 30 minutes of fear with elaborate...

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...

Enjoy stories, songs and activities to engage your little ones and foster a love of reading. For ages 0-6 at the Main Branch, Jackson.

Join us every Friday for Color & Connect, a laid back hour for adults to unwind together and get creative! For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

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...

Dale Ann will teach chair yoga 9 to 9:45 a.m.

Fridays - Stitch at Crisp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. / free, drop-in / bring your supplies Bring your fabric and supplies to socialize with others as you make progress on your piece. For any fiber workers, spinning, felting, embroidery, or cross-stitch,...

Lesley will teach insanity and core de force 5:30 to 6:15 a.m.

Christine will lead the group personal training class 12:15 to 12:45 p.m. Friday.

Country Fusion is a fun mix of low impact aerobics and country line dancing. The class will be taught by Robyn and is held from 9 to 9:45 a.m.

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!