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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 patch to experiencing Thriller on C-Street, you're sure to have a spooktacular October in southwest MO.

Oct 2019

Two little kids in Halloween costumes showing off their carved pumpkins
Photo courtesy ShutterstockCelebrate the season all month long with fun Halloween and fall activities.
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HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIES

Young trick or treaters in the Rountree neighborhood in Springfield MO
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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 fill up on candy and show off that spooky costume.
people carving pumpkins and seeds in a bowl
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7 Creative Ways to Use Your Pumpkin Carving Leftovers

It’s jack-o'-lantern season, which means it’s time to put all of the leftovers pieces of your pumpkin to good use. Try one of these healthy recipes or lather up with a homemade body scrub.
Jack O' Lantern with fallen leaves Shutterstock image.
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Haunted Places in Springfield, MO

Halloween is almost here, so it’s time for a ghostly roundup from 417-land.
Little girl in a corn maze in southwest Missouri
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Where to Find the Best Corn Mazes Around Springfield

Gather up your family and head to one of these festive corn maze in southwest Missouri for a fun-filled day.
5 Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins
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5 Ways to Decorate With Pumpkins

Bored of just sitting pumpkins and gourds on your front porch? Decorating with the produce in new and interesting ways is easier than you think.
Heather Kane as a zombie during Thriller on C-Street
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What It's Like to be in Thriller on C-Street

Creative Director Heather Kane rises from the dead for a behind-the-scenes look at Thriller on C-Street.

HALLOWEEN EVENTS IN AND AROUND SPRINGFIELD

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Pumpkin Daze

There are pumpkins galore for a day in Republic. Some of the largest pumpkins, watermelons, squashes and gourds you could hope to see will be on display.
Ghost Tours @ Pythian Castle
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Ghost Tours @ Pythian Castle

One of Springfield's favorite Halloween haunts has nothing to do with candy or costumes. If you're more in the mood for a true scare than a bag full of treats, head to Pythian Castle.
Pumpkins Nights attractions Silver Dollar City
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Harvest Festival at Silver Dollar City

Family fall fun at Silver Dollar City just got even more memorable! Experience the Harvest Festival and Pumpkin Nights!
Corgi puppy and pumpkins
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Pets & Pumpkins

Halloween-themed fundraiser for children and animal non-profits in the Ozarks. Enjoy an afternoon of games and activities for the whole family, including a parade and costume contest!
Foggy, haunted forest
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Field of Screams

Southwest Missouri's newest haunted attraction comes to Summers at the River! Come face to face with your fears, both past and present through a 3/4 mile stroll through our Haunted Trail, Corn Field and Haunted Forest.
Halloween Hustle 5k & 10k in Springfield, MO.
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Halloween Hustle 5k & 10k

The hunt is on for Bigfoot! Will you find him?
Costumes and Thriller on C-Street
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Thriller on C-Street

Halloween-themed dance party on C-Street.
Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Gillioz Theatre
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Rocky Horror Picture Show @ Gillioz Theatre

Rocky Horror Picture Sure is BACK at The Historic Gillioz Theatre! Join us Friday, 10/26 for the ultimate Rocky Horror party.
Kids in Halloween costumes at the Springfield Art Museum
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Trick Art Treat

Art projects, games, pumpkin decorating, spooky stories and a costume contest!
Trunk or Treating in Springfield, MO
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East Grand's Trunk Or Treat

Free Trunk or Treat for the community!
ANNUAL SAFE STREET TRICK OR TREAT AT BRANSON LANDING
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Annual Safe Street Trick or Treat at Branson Landing

This will be the 13th Annual Safe Street Trick or Treat for Branson Landing merchants to participate in and it’s taking place on Thursday, October 31st!
Indoor Halloween maze in Nixa, MO
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Creepin' at Questledge

Test your skill at the Questledge Indoor Halloween Maze!

HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF FALL IN THE OZARKS

Pumpkins on display at fall festival
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The Best Fall Festivals in Southwest Missouri

Enjoy the perfect fall day in southwest Missouri with festival fun for the whole family.
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Where to Pick Apples Around Springfield

These local southwest Missouri orchards offer pick-your-own apples and more throughout the fall season in the Ozarks.
mother and daughter picking pumpkins
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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.
Young girl running through a corn maze in southwest Missouri
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Your Ozarks Fall Bucket List

This season's outdoor bucket list is all about the southwest Missouri activities that put you in that pumpkin spice mood.
Young couple and their dog on a fall hike in Ha Ha Tonka in Camdenton, Missouri
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Best Fall Hikes in the Ozarks

Whether you're an avid hiker always seeking adventure or more of a neighborhood stroller, the Ozarks has a trail for you, no matter your skill level. So lace up your boots and be prepared to be wowed with these scenic fall hikes.
Osage Oranges on a tree
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Make Your Fall Hikes a Game with Our Leaf Checklist

Up for a challenge? Bring this tree species checklist on all your fall hikes and walks to see how many leaves you can spot.
Drone shot of fall leaves and winding road
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The Best Fall Drives in the Ozarks

Although 417-land’s beautiful scenery warrants exploration throughout the year, fall is the perfect time to venture out and enjoy the Ozarks’ natural wonders, rolling countryside and dramatic vistas by traveling the scenic roads that connect them all.
Bicycles outside The Rock in Springfield MO
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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. Whether you're a pro or are just getting started, we rounded up four ways to hop on a bike this month.

FALL RECIPES

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Sweet Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

A quick-and-easy recipe for enjoying all of those seeds you pulled out of your pumpkin. Recipe adapted from The Food Network.
the circular pastry sits on a wooden serving platter, pecan scattered on top
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Easy Ozarks Apple Galette

Learn how to make an easy galette with fresh Ozarks apples. Recipe courtesy Katie Kring.
Pumpkin Swirl Sweet Bread
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Pumpkin Swirl Sweet Bread

A slice of this bread and a cup of coffee is the perfect way to begin a morning. Recipe courtesy Neighbor's Mill Bakery & Café.
Autumn Bisque
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Autumn Bisque

A creamy bisque perfect for a chilly fall evening in. Recipe by Chef Patty Wingo of Simply Delicious Catering.
Baked Apples
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Baked Apples

Dive right into Fall with a truly seasonal recipe: baked apples.
Fall Salad with Warm Bacon Dijon Dressing
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Fall Salad with Warm Bacon Dijon Dressing

The ideal fall salad from 417 Magazine's Cooking Class with Executive Chef Howard Snitzer of Level 2 Steakhouse in Branson.
Apple Crisp
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Apple Crisp

All you need to have on-hand for this apple crisp are a few apples, oats, flour, butter, sugar, brown sugar, salt and whatever fall spices you wish to incorporate. Simple and delicious, this recipe is frill-free.
Autumn Salad
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Autumn Salad

This salad combines a bold salad dressing with hearty ingredients. It's guaranteed to have you dreaming of fall. Recipe courtesy Gilardi's.

FALL GARDENING

Fall perennials
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Expert Advice for Your Fall Flowers

Plant some hardy, late-blooming flowers with tips from Wheeler Gardens’ own Lynne Reynolds, who can help you liven up your outdoor spaces this fall.
planting bulbs for spring
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Plant Bulbs in the Fall for Colorful Spring Blooms

This month, put some flower bulbs in the ground so you can enjoy the benefits next spring.
Pumpkins sitting on hay bales
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Discard Your Fall Decorations the Eco-Friendly Way

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