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The Ultimate Guide to Fall Fun in Southwest Missouri

From pumpkin picking to football to trick-or-treating in Rountree, we've packed your Ozarks fall bucket list.
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Life

Your Local Halloween Roundup

We've rounded up the best Halloween events and activities to keep you celebrating all month long. From picking pumpkins at the pumpkin...

oct 2019 | Fall, Family, Kids, Local Activities
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Life

The Stanley Cup Comes to Springfield, MO

Hockey fans, you won’t want to miss this one-day chance to see a piece of sports history. The Stanley Cup comes to Springfield, MO.

oct 08 2019 | Sports, St. Louis
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Life

Haunted Places in Springfield, MO

Halloween is almost here, so it’s time for a ghostly roundup from 417-land.

oct 04 2019 | Fall
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Springfield Little Theatre Hauntings & Little-Known Facts

We turn the spotlight on Springfield Little Theatre to learn what really goes on behind the scenes and ask just how many ghosts have been...

oct 01 2019 | Art, Native Content
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The Look: Local Fall Fashion

Our favorite southwest Missouri boutiques are filled with sweaters, booties and your favorite fall accessories. You won’t go wrong with a...

oct 2019 | Fall, Native Content, Shopping, Style
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Life

Best Spots for Trick-or-Treating

When Halloween arrives, Springfield, MO haunts open their doors and candy bags. These family-friendly spots are some of the best places to...

oct 2019 | Fall, Family, Kids
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Things to Do

Breeze through the Season on a Fall Bike Ride

Temps are dropping, the leaves are beginning to change, and now is the perfect time to get in a few bike rides before the end of the year....

oct 2019 | Biking, Fitness, Health, Outdoors
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Life

Chad the Dad Talks Costumes

Chad Harris, a stand-up comic and regular contributor to The Mystery Hour, hits the stage as Chad (the Dad). He answers your questions...

oct 2019 | Comedy, Fall, Family, Kids
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Gardening

Discard Your Fall Decorations the Eco-Friendly Way

Our guide to shedding your autumnal adornments—without sending them straight to the landfill.

oct 2019 | Fall, Outdoors, Outdoor Spaces
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Health

Do Facial Rollers Really Work?

Beauty trends that promise smoother, brighter looking skin are everywhere, but do they work? The latest fad—the facial roller—just might be...

oct 2019 | Beauty, Health
King Biscuit Blues Festival in Helena, Arksanas
Travel

Getaway to Helena, Arkansas

Helena, Arkansas is home to the King Biscuit Blues Festival, one of the nation’s largest blues festivals, which lasts several days and...

oct 2019 | Outdoors, Travel
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Jeff Houghton on His New Podcast "Make Something Where You Are"

We chat with Jeff Houghton about his new project: a podcast that celebrates people doing amazing things exactly where they are.

oct 2019 | Comedy, People, Q&A

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Burgundy Ball 2019

Burgundy Ball hosted at the Oasis Hotel & Convention Center on October 12, 2019. Photos by Taylor Sly.
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A Night at the Pantry 2019

A Night at the Pantry presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts shining light on food insecurity on October 12, 2019.
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Game Day 2019

Lost and Found Grief Center presents Game Day hosted at Springfield Brewing Company on October 5, 2019.
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Downtown Open 2019

The Downtown Open had people putting their way through downtown Springfield at different locations around Park Central Square.

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