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🎃 Halloween Fun in Christian County 2025
Experience spooky season in Christian County, MO with haunted forests, trunk-or-treats, festivals, and family-friendly Halloween events. 👻
🍁 Celebrate Fall in Christian County: Festivals, Fairs & Local Events
Discover fall festivals, fairs, and leaf-peeping trails in Christian County, MO. Plan your autumn adventure with local events and scenic spots.
Celebrate Summer at the 59th Annual Billings Community Fair
The 59th Annual Billings Community Fair is packed with small-town fun! Enjoy live music, a parade, tractor pulls, exhibits, kids’ activities, and more—August 29–30!
Season 4 is Coming to Aetos Center
Season 4 at Aetos is packed with must-see shows! From a Johnny & June tribute and Motown magic to Broadway stars, true crime tales, and laugh-out-loud comedy, this lineup offers something for everyone. Tickets go on sale July 7—don’t miss it!
Ducks, Balloons & Fireworks: The 2025 Sertoma Duck Race Festival
Join the fun at one of Ozark’s biggest summer traditions! The Sertoma Duck Race Festival returns June 20–21 with live music, food trucks, hot-air balloons, a craft fair, family activities, and the main event—over 10,000 ducks racing down the Finley River for incredible prizes.
Feast Your Eyes: Local Flavor and Community at 14 Mill Market
Discover 14 Mill Market in Nixa, Missouri—Southwest Missouri’s first food hall with 10 food vendors, a full-service bar, and weekly community events. Explore our “Feast Your Eyes” series to get a closer look at local flavors.