Christian County Community Calendar
Published 6:00 am Wednesday, November 4, 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:
Wednesday, Nov. 4: The Nixa Chamber of Commerce is holding a ribbon cutting at the new Extreme Exteriors location at 222 N. Nicholas Road at 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, Nov 5-Saturday, Nov. 7: Alps Gifts is holding their Christmas Open House from 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Bring a friend and stop by to enjoy festive samples, giveaways, and plenty of holiday cheer!
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. The Christian County Museum is located at 100 E. Elm in Ozark.
Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield is holding their annual Luminary Memorial Tour from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Luminary tours are free; however, reservations and a personal vehicle are required. Tours will depart every 20 minutes. Each tour will last one hour and twenty minutes. Reservations are now open and will be accepted until noon Saturday, Nov. 7 or until all time slots are filled. Reservations may be made by phone at 417-732-2662 or in-person at the Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield Visitor Center during regular operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Email or voicemail reservation requests cannot be accepted.
Tuesday, Nov. 10: The Ozark Senior Center is holding a Veteran’s Day celebration at 10 a.m. Keynote speaker Joe Schrodt will deliver some words, and the oldest and longest serving male and female veterans in the audience will be recognized. The Ozark Senior Center is located at 727 N. 9th St. in Ozark.
Thursday, Nov. 12-Sunday, Nov. 15: Ozark High School presents Frozen the Musical. Showtime is at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday; the Sunday matinee begins at 2 p.m. To purchase tickets, go online to https://fan.hudl.com/…/1162/ozark-high-school/tickets.
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.
Saturday, Nov. 14: Nixa Public Schools are holding the 6th annual SHAC Gobble Gallop Fun Run/Walk at Inman Intermediate, located at 1300 N. Nicholas Rd. in Nixa. There will be a fun run/walk plus some other activities. Events include a turkey gobble contest, fun surprises, and the Great Turkey Mystery. All finishers will receive a finishers medal and one lucky person will win a frozen turkey. Trophies will be given for top boy and girl for each division. Event begins at 8:15 a.m. Go online to www.nixapublicschools.net, click on the “Our District”, go to “Programs,” then click on “Wellness Program (SHAC), and then in the sidebar, click on “Gobble Gallop Fun Run/Walk”.
The American Legion Auxiliary is holding a Bingo fundraiser at 591 N. McCloskey in Nixa. Doors open at 1:30 p.m., games run from 2-4 p.m. Admission is $15 at the door for nine cards, $1 for each additional card. Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, Nov. 18: The Ozarks Genealogical Society is holding their annual business meeting at the Library Center at 10 a.m. The Library Center is located at 4653 S. Campbell in Springfield.
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.
Finley Farms and the Ozark Chamber of Commerce are holding the Ozark Christmas Parade Gathering at the Workshop from 3-7:30 p.m. The Workshop is located at 802 Finley Farms Lane in Ozark.
Have an event? Send the date, time, place, and details to stevec@ccheadliner.com so you can be included in the upcoming Community Calendar.
