Christian County Community Calendar
Published 3:51 am Monday, October 19, 2026
Repeating events:
Every Second and Fourth Monday
The Ozark Senior Center holds A Lifetime of Stories from 9:30-11 a.m. Seniors are encouraged to write and share their life stories, memories, and events that they want to pass on to their descendants. Writing supplies are provided. Participants will meet in the Board Room. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for more information.
Every FIRST and THIRD Tuesday
The Christian County Lions Club meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Tuesday at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit, located at 111 N. Massey Blvd. in Nixa. On the third Tuesday, the Lions meet at Godfather’s Pizza, located at 510 E. South St. in Ozark. Members of the community interested in learning more about the Lions Club are invited to attend meetings.
Every SECOND Tuesday
Nixa Chamber of Commerce General Members Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., North Point Church, 235 W. Tracker Rd., Nixa. Register at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce website, www.nixachamber.com
Coffee with Cole, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; held at a different location each month. Check the Christian County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page for more details.
Every THIRD Tuesday
Working Women in Nixa Luncheon, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., North Point Nixa, 235 W. Tracker Rd., Nixa. Register at the Nixa Chamber of Commerce website, www.nixachamber.com.
The American Legion, Post 434 meets at 6 p.m. at 591 McCroskey St. in Nixa. For more information, call Nicholas Gerdes, commander, at (316)737-1161.
Every FOURTH Tuesday
The Ozark Senior Center holds Veterans Appreciation Day at 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts are served. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for information.
Every Wednesday
Free Home-Cooked Meal, 5 – 6:30 p.m., at St. Matthews on the lower level, 1932 E. Highway 14, Ozark.
Every FIRST Wednesday
Free Medical Clinic: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., locations vary, visit https://vimchristiancounty.org for location and more information, or call 417-267-1667.
Every THIRD Wednesday
Free Health Clinic in Nixa, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. For more information, visit https://vimchristiancounty.org or call 417-267-1667.
The Sparta Area Chamber of Commerce monthly networking meeting, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., at Sparta City Hall, 200 North Ave. in Sparta.
Every SECOND Thursday
The VFW and VFW Auxiliary in Ozark meet at 6:30 p.m. at 104 S. 1st Street. For more information, call (417) 834-2067.
The members of the Clever Chamber of Commerce hold their monthly chamber luncheon and meeting at 11:30 a.m. at Clever First Methodist Church, located at 202 Kennedy Ave. in Clever. Lunch is $5. For more information, go online to www.cleverchamberofcommerce.com or call Sherry Hull at (417)236-5232.
Every THIRD Thursday
Preferred Hospice provides coffee and donuts at the Ozark Senior Center from 8:30-10 a.m. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark. Call (417) 581-2538 for more information.
Every FOURTH Thursday
The members of the Ozark Chamber of Commerce hold their monthly luncheon from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ozark Community Center, located at 1530 W. Jackson St. in Ozark.
Every FIRST Friday
First Friday Coffee networking event by the Ozark Chamber of Commerce from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Locations vary by month; call (417)581-6139 or visit the Chamber’s Facebook page for more information.
Every Saturday
Music at the Oldfield Opry, doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m., 123 Oldfield Rd., Oldfield. The second Saturday of the month follows a different schedule.
Every SECOND Saturday
Music at the Oldfield Opry – Early Showing, doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 5:45 p.m., 123 Oldfield Rd., Oldfield.
Ozark Senior Center Breakfast, 7 – 9 a.m., at Ozark Senior Center, 727 N. 9th St., Ozark. Cost is $6 for adults/$4 for kids under 12.
Community Conversation, 9 a.m., at the Ozark Community Center, 1530 W. Jackson St., Ozark.
Other events:
Friday, Oct. 23: MacDental is sponsoring the Halloween Spooktacular at the X Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Join Nixa Parks & Recreation for our annual Spooktacular, proudly sponsored by Mac Dental! Enjoy a night of family fun with trick-or-treating from community partners, plus activities!
Saturday, Oct. 24: The Mike Moore Memorial Scholarship BBQ and Chili Cookoff will be held at 2 p.m. at the Billings FEMA Shelter next to Billings High School. Bring your appetite, competitive spirit, and a heart ready to give back. All proceeds benefit the Mike Moore Memorial Scholarship.
Grounded Coffee is holding a Trunk or Treat at 150 Southwest Highway 60 in Billings from 4-6 p.m.
The Ozark Community Center is holding the Festival of Frights from 6-8 p.m. Get ready for a spooktacular time at the Ozark Community Center! This hauntingly fun night will be filled with tricks and treats (mostly treats) for all ages.Dress up in your favorite costume and enjoy a variety of activities and games. Plus, don’t miss out on our scary good food and drink options. Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for some Halloween fun you won’t forget! Activity wristbands will be available for purchase for inflatables, pumpkin chunkin, laser tag, and more!
Monday, Oct. 26: The City of Nixa is hosting Shop Talk: Nixa, at 14 Mill Market, from 3:30-5 p.m. Save the date for a great opportunity to talk, listen, and ask questions about business topics with the City, moderated by the Nixa Chamber of Commerce and hosted at 14 Mill Market Food Hall. 14 Mill Market is located at 203 E. Mt. Vernon St, in Nixa.
Tuesday, Oct. 27: CC Links is hosting a Trunk or Treat from 5:30-7 p.m. RSVP with the QR code found on the CC Links Facebook page if you want to have a trunk at the event. All others just show up and have fun.
The Nixa R-II School District is hosting the 2026 State of the Community at Nixa Jr. High School, starting at 6 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Dinner tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for senior citizens (age 60+) and Nixa staff. Community leaders from across the city, county, and state, including Superintendent Dr. Loden will come together to reflect on the past year and offer a glimpse of what’s to come in 2027. To register and for more information, please visit www.NixaSOC.net.
Saturday, Oct. 31: The third Cruise-In at Braum’s in Nixa will be held from 5-9 p.m. There will also be a Trunk or Treat event.
The CCCC Sertoma Club is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat at the Ozark Square from 5:30-8 p.m. To sponsor the event or provide a trunk, call (417)860-9541, or register online at 4CSertoma.com. There will also be free hotdogs, chips, and drinks. Come and enjoy a safe Halloween.
Monday, Nov. 2: The Ozarks Genealogical Society is hosting Giddy-Up and Investigate: AHTA True Crime Tales at the Library Center at 7 p.m. The Anti-Horse Thief Association (AHTA) wasn’t just a frontier vigilance group—it was a full-blown community crime-fighting network complete with officers, bylaws, dues, and dramatic pursuit reports. In this lively, true-crime-flavored session, OGS members Annette Crafton Corbell and Linda Stout explore how the AHTA operated, who joined, who they chased, and what their records reveal about everyday life on the frontier. Whether your ancestors were members, suspects, or innocent bystanders, the AHTA offers a unique window into frontier justice and the stories that shaped our families. Attendance Options: In person at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave., Springfield, MO or Zoom for OGS members. Members will receive a Zoom link by email or find the link at ozarksgs.org>programs. Members must login for access.
Friday, Nov. 6: CC Links is holding Storytime with Andrea at 10 a.m. Learn to write your story with the CC Links executive director. CC Links is located at 1548 N. Commercial Rd. in Nixa.
Saturday, Nov. 7: Nixa Parks and Recreation is holding a Veteran’s Day ceremony at the X Center at 9 a.m. Light refreshments will be served. The ceremony will be held outside at the Veteran’s Memorial in front of The X Center; pending weather the ceremony will move indoors.
Rosemary Farm is holding a Stars Hollow-inspired Fall Festival from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $5 per car. We’re bringing a little bit of that charming, quirky, small-town fall feeling we all love to the farm for one special day. Think twinkle lights, pumpkins, coffee, local shopping, delicious food, fall photo spots, and plenty of Stars Hollow–inspired touches throughout the day.
The Christian County Historical Society and Museum is holding Blood Feud on Bull Creek, presented by Randy Pace beginning at 3 p.m. Pace will share information on the feud he discovered researching his family history of the Meadows and Bilyeus.
Friday, Nov. 13 and Saturday, Nov. 14: The Cosmopolitan Club of Ozark is holding the Ozark Craft Festival at the Ozark Community Center from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. on Friday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Saturday.
Wednesday, Nov. 18: The Ozarks Genealogical Society is holding their annual business meeting at the Library Center at 10 a.m.
Saturday, Nov. 21: The Ozark Chamber of Commerce is holding the 61st annual Ozark Christmas Parade from 2-7:30 p.m. The event includes the Santa Village on the Square and Santa Clause in the Gazebo from 3:30-5:30 p.m. The parade begins at 5:30 p.m.
Have an event? Send the date, time, place, and details to stevec@ccheadliner.com so you can be included in the upcoming Community Calendar.
