Local Events

Yesterday

  1. National Law Enforcement Week

    • The concept for National Law Enforcement Week was developed in 2014 to be held annually in Branson, Missouri during the second week of June to honor and recognize those in law enforcement. Our mission statement is: "To invite active and retired law enforcement personnel and their families to come for a weeklong series of events annually to pay tribute to those that serve and protect." National Law Enforcement Week has something for your whole family to enjoy! Events range from fishing tournaments, parades, golf tournaments, and more! Many businesses offer discounts to law enforcement families, and some offer free admission as well. For more information and the schedule of activities, visit https://lawenforcementweek.org

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Today

  1. Taneycomo Festival Orchestra

    • The 14th season of the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra, featuring free, accessible classical performances, will be held June 15-28, 2025. The Taneycomo Festival Orchestra brings together musicians from around the globe to bring free classical music performances in casual, educational, and accessible atmospheres to the Ozarks. The TFO provides musicians with free housing, meals, and professional development seminars in addition to musical growth. For more information and the schedule of performances, visit  https://www.facebook.com/taneycomofestivalorchestra or https://www.taneycomofestivalorchestra.org.

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Tomorrow

  1. Blood Drive

    • Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Monday, June 16, from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in the parking lot of the Stone County Courthouse, 108 E. 4th Street, Galena.Successful donors will receive a free Springfield Cardinals “Bleed Red” baseball shirt and a voucher for two free general admission tickets to an upcoming Springfield Cardinals home game, while supplies last, as well as a $10 Walmart electronic gift card.Students 16 and under must get parental permission to donate. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment call 417-227-5006 or visit cbco.org/donate-blood.

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  2. Free Swim Day at AquaPlex

    • The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will offer free admission to the AquaPlex pool for everyone on Monday, June 16 from noon - 6 p.m. This is a first come, first served event as the pool has a maximum person capacity. In lieu of admission, they ask that you bring one non-perishable food item per person as a donation to the Christian Action Ministries food pantry.

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Tuesday, June 17th

  1. Tuesday Talk at Branson Centennial Museum

    • The public is invited to enjoy the next Tuesday Talk, on June 17, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. at the Branson Centennial Museum, 120 South Commercial Street in Historic Downtown Branson. This month's topic will be "75 Years of Banking the Ozarks" presented by the team at Central Bank of Branson.The Tuesday Talk series is presented free-of-charge by the Branson Centennial Museum and White River Valley Historical Society. Various topics of local and historical interest are presented by knowledgeable speakers on the third Tuesday of the month from 12:00 until 1:00 PM. The Museum is in historic Downtown Branson at 120 South Commercial Street, former home of Reish Shoes & Boots. For more information on this presentation and future events at the Branson Centennial Museum, visit www.wrvhs.org or call 417-239-1912.

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Friday, June 20th

  1. Jeep Branson 2024 Parade

    • The Jeep Branson 2025 Parade will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. The parade will start at the Branson Convention Center South Parking Lot and travel on Branson Landing Blvd. The parade is part of Jeep Branson 2025. For more details, visit https://www.jeep-branson.com/.

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Monday, June 23rd

  1. VBS at Real Life Hollister

    • Real Life Church in Hollister is having Vacation Bible School June 23-27, from 6:00-8:30 p.m. each evening. The VBS is for ages Pre-K (potty trained) through 12th grade. Everyone is invited! Register online at https://reallifehollister.com/vacation-bible-school.

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Thursday, June 26th

  1. Hands-Only CPR Class

    • Rotary Club of Hollister and TCAD Ambulance District are partnering to sponsor free Hands-Only CPR Classes. The 1-hour class teaches you how to buy precious time to save a life until trained medical personnel arrive. The classes will be held at the TCAD Ambulance District, 106 Industrial Park Drive, Hollister. A class will be held at 9 a.m. on June 26. For more information or to register, call 417-332-7246 or visit https://business.hollisterchamber.net/calendar.

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Friday, June 27th

  1. Blood Drive

    • Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will host a blood drive on Friday, June 27, from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. in the community room at the Central Taney County Fire Protection District Training Center, 21060 Hwy. 160, Kissee Mills.Successful donors will receive a free t-shirt while supplies last.Students 16 and under must get parental permission to donate. Appointments are strongly encouraged to manage donor flow. To schedule your appointment call 417-227-5006 or visit cbco.org/donate-blood.

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Saturday, June 28th

  1. Pollinator Garden Workday at Roaring River State Park

    • The public is invited to join the park team at at Roaring River State Park in restoring and maintaining the native plants pollinator garden at the Ozark Chinquapin Nature Center. The Pollinator Garden Workdays will be held on Saturday, May 31, and Saturday, June 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers will discover the importance of cultivating native plants for pollinators, and they will get tips and ideas for creating pollinator gardens in their own yards. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothes they don’t mind getting dirty and bring garden gloves, water, snacks, lunch and sunscreen. A garden kneeler may also come in handy. All tools will be provided. Registration is not required, and volunteers under the age of 18 must have a signed parental consent form. Roaring River State Park is located at 12716 Farm Road 2239 in Cassville.

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  2. Honor America

    • College of the Ozarks will host its 36th annual Honor America Celebration on the College campus on Saturday, June 28. This marks the second year for the event to be held on Saturday, instead of the last Sunday in June, and hopefully will allow more guests to enjoy this celebration of our nation. The public is invited to attend this free event and may bring blankets and lawn chairs for a picnic on the grounds. The fireworks display will take place at sunset. Schedule of events 6 p.m. — Festivities Begin Food will be available from Chick-fil-A, London Calling, The Deck Pizza Company, and Kilwins. Other refreshments for sale will include fresh-squeezed lemonade, old-fashioned sodas, College of the Ozarks milk varieties, cookies, and student-made products. Food service closes promptly at 8:30 p.m. for the patriotic program. Children’s activities will include face painting and bounce houses. Musical acts take the stage and feature some of the area’s best acts. Featured entertainment will include the music of The Hunt Family Band, and the 135th Army Bands – The Big Band and Aftershock. 8:45 p.m. — Patriotic Program Begins The Hard Work U. Concert Band will perform a patriotic program, a well-loved tradition for Honor America, and provide the musical backdrop for the fireworks show by Encore Pyrotechnics and a drone show by SkyGlow.

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Tuesday, July 1st

  1. Heroes Way Dedication

    • Please join the Taney County 100 Club as they honor two law enforcement officers from our past on Tuesday, July 1, at 9 a.m. at the Kirbyville Elementary School parking lot. This will be a special ceremony dedicating Harp Lane at Hwy. 76 a Memorial “Heroes Way.”Background:Sheriff Galba E ‘Galby’ Branson and Deputy Sheriff Edward Funk were shot and killed by three brothers who supported a different political party as the sheriff while at a 4th of July celebration picnic in Kirbyville in 1889. The brothers, Bill, James and Emanuel Miles had been drinking and were brandishing their pistols around the crowd. In order to avoid a tragedy, Sheriff Branson and Deputy Funk approached the men, asking them to put away their weapons. Sheriff Branson announced he would have to arrest the brothers. One of the brothers pointed his gun at Deputy Funk, who drew his pistol in return. Another brother fired his pistol and struck Deputy Funk, and a shootout ensued. Twelve shots were fired, leaving Deputy Funk and Sheriff Branson dead. One of the brothers suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The brothers escaped into the dense brush however two were later located and charged with murder. In a sensational trial, brothers Jim and Bill Miles were tried and acquitted on September 6, 1890. The charges were then dropped against the other brother, Emanuel. Sheriff Branson was a United States Marine Corps and Army veteran, serving as a Sergeant in the Gasconade County Battalion with the United States Reserve Corps, Missouri Home Guard, and as a Corporal in the 31st Regiment, Missouri Infantry in the Civil War. He was elected Sheriff in 1888. He was survived by his wife and two children. Some reports indicate Deputy Funk was also a U.S. Marshal. Sheriff Branson and Deputy Funk are buried in the Branson Family Cemetery off of T Highway in Branson, Missouri. The Heroes Way dedication is open to the public and members of Sheriff Branson’s family will be present. For more information, visit https://taneycounty100club.com.

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Thursday, July 3rd

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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Friday, July 4th

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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Thursday, July 10th

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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Thursday, July 17th

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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Thursday, July 24th

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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Friday, July 25th

  1. Blood Drive

    • The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Friday, July 25 from 12 - 5 p.m., at Our Lady Of The Lake Catholic Church Parish Center, 202 Vaughn Drive, Branson.

      Donors will receive a Fandango Movie Reward by email to see a free movie.

      Simply download the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or for more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients. A blood donor card or driver’s license or two other forms of identification are required at check-in. Individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental consent in some states), weigh at least 110 pounds and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. High school students and other donors 18 years of age and younger also have to meet certain height and weight requirements.

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Thursday, July 31st

  1. I Pledge Project

    • The College Creamery located in The Keeter Center at College of the Ozarks is proud to host the I PLEDGE program. They will give one complimentary scoop of ice cream to kids 12 and under in exchange for reciting the Pledge of Allegiance by memory from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates:
      - July 3rd
      - July 4th
      - July 10th
      - July 17th
      - July 24th
      - July 31st

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