10-16-26 What's going on around the 4-states

Special Olympics Missouri returns to Springfield this weekend with a three day event running from Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18.

Springfield will welcome nearly 1,000 special olympics athletes and coaches from across the state for the 2026 State Outdoor Games.

The Games officially open tonight (Friday) at 7 p.m. with an Opening Ceremony on Field #1 at Cooper Youth Sports Complex, 2601 E. Pythian St in Springfield.

All events are free and open to the public.

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The annual Thomas Hart Benton Art Competition and Exhibition is on display at the Neosho Area Chamber of Commerce through October 23rd, weekdays 8:30 AM to 4 PM. The display is at 216 West Spring Street. Admission is free.

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The Crowder College Longwell Museum is hosting the Midwest Clay Artists Exhibit now through October 22nd, weekdays 9 AM to 6 PM. The display features pottery and ceramic work from artists in Missouri and Kansas. The museum is inside the Elsie Plaster Community Center on the Crowder College Neosho campus.

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For ladies 18 and older, tomorrow (Saturday) morning it's ladies fishing day at the Neosho Fish National Hatchery with registration beginning at 8 AM. Coffee and snacks will be provided.

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The Carthage Maple Leaf Festival runs through tomorrow (Saturday, October 17th). Today (Friday) from 11 AM to 2 PM, it's Carthage Rotary's Brats on the square. There are 2 concerts on the square with Chad Jesse at 6 PM and Members Only at 8 PM. Tomorrow, the Maple Leaf 5K run starts at 7 AM - with check-in at the Carthage Jr. High at 6:30 AM. A tractor show and a car show begins at 8 AM. The Maple Leaf Parade takes place at the square starting at 9 AM. The marching band field competition begins at 11 AM at the David Haffner Stadium. Over 100,000 visitors come to the festival each year. More details about daily events inside this story at NewstalkKZRG.com.

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The Neosho Farmers Market is open at 201 West Spring Street every Saturday during the market season. The Neosho Farmers Market is ready to bring you the best of local fresh produce, baked goods, handmade items and so much more. The farmers market is open 9:00 AM through 12:00 Noon.

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The Webb City Farmers Market is open every Saturday year round from 9:00 AM until 12:00 Noon. You are invited to enjoy all of the local farm fresh produce and items from local producers.

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Carthage Farmers Market

The ROOT 66 Carthage Farmers Market is open on Saturday!

The Carthage Farmers Market offers a wide variety of fresh in-season produce, greenhouse plants, honey, jams, jelly, and baked goods.

They are hosting it at their covered pavilion, at 122 Grant Street in Carthage. It is sort of near the Carthage Civil War museum and Pete's convenience store.

This Root 66 farmers market is going from 8 am to noon this Saturday

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Shop the Empire Market. Join us every Saturday, all year long from 10a-2p in our indoor historic location. Shop with vendors in our Lineman's Hall, Foreman's Hall, and Engineer's Hall every week!

The Empire Market is located at 931 E 4th St, Joplin, MO