Pumpkin Plaza Party

Through Oct. 28/BRANSON – 5:30 each evening at Silver Dollar City. When the sun starts setting, the party gets glowing as Pumpkins In The City presented by Mercy lights up with night throughout The City’s streets, from the Pumpkin Portal and NEW Canopy Sky to the ultimate fall party in the Pumpkin Plaza. You can make your way through the immersive light and sound experience, Foggy Hollow, or past the larger-than-life illuminated pumpkin sculptures that line The Grand Exposition. Either way, you’ll find music, dancing, incredible treats, photo ops and more incredible family fun during this exclusive event. Visit after 5 p.m. during the Harvest Festival and price is only $40 (plus tax) For more information, visit https://www.silverdollarcity.com/theme-park/festivals/harvest-festival

Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch

Sept. 30- Oct. 30/JEFFERSON CITY-  Enjoy a 10-acre corn maze, animals, hayrides, fresh produce, 40+acre pumpkin patch, mums and corn pit. Spend some time on the farm and make lasting memories! Open 4 – 9 p.m. on Friday and 12-6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. $8; 2 and under free.

Missouri Day Festival

Oct. 20-21/TRENTON – 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the historical Rock Barn Area. Celebrate the colorful history of the Show Me State with food, music, and kids’ activities. Shop with nearly 120 different vendors who come from all over the United States. It also includes a marching band competition for high schools in Missouri. They will participate in a grand parade on Saturday morning. Also, for those who enjoy watching the bands perform may do so at the C.F. Russell Stadium where they will participate in field competitions all day long. This year’s theme for the festival is “Honoring Grundy County Pioneers.” For more information, visit http://www.trentonmochamber.com/index.php/mo-day-festival/