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Things to do in Missouri
Planning a visit to Missouri? Or maybe you're a local that's just looking for what's going on. Here's a sampling of some of the popular local events in the state.
St Louis and Eastern Missouri Events
List HotelsJuly 2010
Cole County Fair
music, rides, games, and arena events in Jefferson City.
Missouri River 340
Canoe and kayak race from Kansas City to St. Louis.
August 2010
Missouri State Criterium Championship
Amateur and professional cycling race in Jefferson City.
Tour of Missouri
Professional cyclists race across Missouri.
Missouri Botanical Garden Whitaker Music Festival
At the Missouri Botanical Garden Outdoor Cohen Amphitheater, in St Louis.
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs
In Busch Stadium. Call 314-345-9500 for tickets.
September 2010
"Thursday Night Live" with live music
in downtown Jefferson City.
Annual Capitol Jazz Fest
at Memorial Park in Jefferson City.
Guy Lombardo’s Royal Canadians Big Band
at the Miller Performing Arts center in Jefferson City.
Rodgers & Hammerstein's State Fair
State Fair is a tuneful treat for the entire family. At the Kirkwood Civic Center in St. Louis.
3rd Annual Pedal the Parkland
Featuring five different rides, offering fun for all ages and abilities. At St. Joe Park in St. Louis.
October 2010
Multicultural Fall Festival
at Memorial Park in Jefferson City.
October 2010
Gallery Crawl "Art Exposed"
8 galleries, gifts and after party in Jefferson City.
Deutsch Country Days
Juried artisans, in period attire, demonstrate natural dyeing, sad ironing, koppolei, wood turning, hide tanning, candle dipping, and more. At the Luxenhaus Farm in St. Louis.
St. Louis Rams vs. Carolina Panthers
12:00pm at the Edward Jones Dome.
34th Annual Autumn Historic Folklife Festival
Featuring artists, craftsmen, musicians, food cooked on wood stoves, fresh cider and a children's area. In Hannibal.
November 2010
19th Annual St. Louis International Film Festival
Screenings of films, shorts, features, documentaries and independent features from all over the world.
Kimmswick Christmas Open House
Festivities kick-off with the annual Christmas Parade at 11 a.m. through the streets of Kimmswick.
St. Louis Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Midwest’s best holiday parade features colorful floats, bands, storybook characters and Santa Claus.
December 2010
Candlelight Tours of Holiday Governor's Mansion
in Jefferson City.
Capital City Speed Skating Championships
at the Washington Ice Arena in Jefferson City.
The Nutcracker
on the Browning Mainstage at the Loretto-Hilton Center in St. Louis.
January 2011
The St. Louis Auto Show
Hundreds of new cars, trucks, vans, and sport utility vehicles will be on display. At America's Center & Edward Jones Dome.
Kansas City and Western Missouri Events
List HotelsJuly 2010
Musical Theater Heritage presents "Musical Monday"
at the Off Center Theatre, Crown Center, 2450 Grand Blvd., Kansas City, Mo.
August 2010
American Idols Live Tour
Featuring the American Idol Season 9 top 10 contestants. At the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
Brooks & Dunn
Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are ready to do it in style with their 2010 farewell tour. At the Sprint Center in Kansas City.
5th Annual Coaster Mayhem
Early rider times, all-you-can-eat catered lunch, great prizes, park discounts, surprises, and tours. At Worlds of Fun in Kansas City.
September 2010
Santa-Cali-Gon Days Festival
On the Historic Independence Square.
American Royal
Rodeo in Kansas City.
29th Annual Pig Pickin' Chicken Lickin' Feast
Food, music and fun for all ages. In Independence.
Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Diego Chargers
9:15pm at Arrowhead Stadium, in Kansas City.
2010 Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest
Motor up for some amazing scenery, outstanding entertainment, and fun with family and friends.
October 2010
Halloween Parade and Trick or Treating
at the Historic Independence Square.
October 2010
Enchanted Forest in George Owens Nature Park
in Independence.
22nd Annual Weston Applefest
Demonstrations of quilting, basket weaving, cider pressing and apple butter making and more. In Weston.
CBR Bull Riding
Come and watch the riders ride the bulls. At the American Royal Builidng in Kansas City.
November 2010
American Royal Celebrity Cutting Horse
A horse will go into a group of steers and get one out and work with it and then the steer will go back to the group. In Kansas City.
Christmas in the Park
Three hundred thousand lights and 175 animated figures transform Longview Lake Park into an enchanting winter wonderland. In Kansas City.
Great Pumpkin Smash
Follow the Kansas City Zoo Keepers as they serve up a special enrichment treat to the Zoo's animal residents.
December 2010
Kansas City Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
An enchanting presentation of "The Nutcracker" with the music of Tchaikovsky accompanied by live orchestra.
New Year's Eve Cabaret
Don't miss out on this unique, fun way to welcome2011. In Kansas City.
March 2011
St. Patrick's Day
in Kansas City.
