What's Happening in the 417 This Month

Your local guide to the best events in Springfield and the Ozarks, brought to you by The Property Gurus.

The 411 on 417 Events

Every month we round up the best things to do in Springfield and the Ozarks — festivals, family events, live music, food, and whatever else catches our attention. Bookmark this page and check back the first of every month for a fresh list.

October 2026

Featured Events

October is packed around the 417. Here are five of the biggest, most shareable events happening this month, followed by even more fall festivals, pumpkin patches, date nights, and family outings worth checking out.

Pumpkin Daze

October 2-3

Event Date: Friday, October 2-Saturday, October 3, 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

Event address: J.R. Martin Park, 300 E Hines St, Republic, MO 65738

A Republic fall tradition

The 35th Annual Pumpkin Daze Fall Festival brings Republic together for two full days of fall fun at J.R. Martin Park. Expect pumpkins, vendors, community activities, and plenty of small-town festival energy, all while helping raise funds for scholarships and community grants.

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Ozark Craft Fair

October 2-4

Event Date: Friday, October 2-Sunday, October 4, Fri.-Sat. 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sun. 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Event address: Finley River Park, 891 N Riverside Rd, Ozark, MO 65721

A huge handmade market in Ozark

The 52nd Ozark Craft Fair returns to Finley River Park with hundreds of booths featuring handmade arts, crafts, home decor, seasonal items, specialty foods, and more. It’s free to attend and one of the biggest early-October events in the immediate Springfield area.

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Harvest Fest

October 3-25

Event Date: Saturday, October 3-Sunday, October 25, Saturdays 11:00 AM-6:00 PM, Sundays 12:00 PM-6:00 PM

Event address: Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W Farm Road 146, Springfield, MO 65802

Fall fun right here in Springfield

Harvest Fest at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park is one of the easiest family-friendly fall outings in Springfield. The event includes hayrides, a cow train, inflatables, horse rides, a corn maze, pumpkins, concessions, and more. Admission is free, with small fees for most activities.

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Hocus Pocus Night

October 21

Event Date: Wednesday, October 21, 5:30 PM doors, 6:00 PM movie

Event address: College Station Theaters, 415 W College St, Springfield, MO 65806

A free spooky-season movie night

The Property Gurus’ Millennial Movie Night continues with Hocus Pocus, the Halloween classic that gave us the Sanderson sisters, Salem at Halloween, and a movie that still feels like required October viewing. Admission is free, kids are welcome, and it’s a fun midweek way to get into the Halloween spirit.

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Ozarks Beerfest

October 24

Event Date: Saturday, October 24, 1:00 PM-5:00 PM

Event address: Springfield Expo Center, 635 E St Louis St, Springfield, MO 65806

A big adults-only afternoon downtown

Ozarks Beerfest returns to the Springfield Expo Center with samples of craft brews, seltzers, ciders, food, games, raffles, live music, and more. It’s a 21+ event and all proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks.

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More Events

October has a lot going on, so we included a longer list this month. Here are even more local events, pumpkin patches, craft fairs, fundraisers, and Halloween outings to check out around southwest Missouri.

Ozarks Fall Farmfest October 2-4, times vary | Springfield Event Link Red Shoe Gala October 2, 6:30 PM-11:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Beetlejuice Outdoor Movie Night October 3, 6:00 PM-11:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Grupo Latinoamericano Gala October 3, 6:00 PM-11:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Moon City Fall Festival October 3, 11:00 AM-5:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Walking with Ghosts October 3, 7:00 PM | Nixa Event Link Celebrate Springfield October 4, 1:00 PM-4:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Feemster’s Fall Festival September 26-November 1, times vary | Republic Event Link County Line Farm September 19-November 1, weekends 10:00 AM-6:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Campbell’s Maze Daze September 26-October 31, times vary | Clever Event Link Westmaid Farms September 26-November 1, weekends | Rogersville Event Link Fieth Family Farm September 26-October 31, times vary | Bolivar Event Link The Pumpkin Patch at 83 & Vine September 26-November 1, times vary | Bolivar Event Link Gardener’s Orchard Pumpkin Festival October 1-31, times vary | Brighton Event Link My Father’s Farm Saturdays through November 7, 10:00 AM-4:00 PM | Ash Grove Event Link Exeter Corn Maze September 12-November 1, times vary | Exeter Event Link Aurora Maize Adventure September 19-October 31, times vary | Aurora Event Link McKenna Family Farm September 26-November 1, times vary | Branson Event Link Shepherd of the Hills Pumpkin Fest October 1-31, times vary | Branson Event Link Silver Dollar City Harvest Festival Through October 31, times vary | Branson Event Link Piglets and Pumpkins October dates vary | Rogersville Event Link Sunset Multicultural Harvest Festival September 25-October 24, 10:00 AM-9:00 PM | Branson West Event Link Flower Workshop October 8, 6:00 PM-8:30 PM | Nixa Event Link Pathways UMC Craft Fair October 9-10, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM | Springfield Event Link Apple Butter Makin’ Days October 9-11, starts 9:00 AM | Mount Vernon Event Link Art in the Park October 10-11, times vary | Springfield Event Link Moth Market-Apocalypse October 17, 10:00 AM | Springfield Event Link Thriller on C-Street October 17, 7:00 PM-8:30 PM | Springfield Event Link Halloween Monster Ball October 24, time varies | Springfield Event Link

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