Get ready to embrace the chill of the season with the Nutcracker on Thursday December 4th at 7 p.m performed by the Southeast Kansas Symphony Orchestra. Celebrate the beauty of winter and warmth of the season with a program designed to capture your hearts. The concert takes place at the Bicknell Family Center for the Arts. Click this link to learn more.
Taking place Thursday December 4th, the 25th annual Parsons Christmas parade. This year's theme is Christmas Movie Magic. That’s the Parsons Christmas parade. Thursday December 4th. It starts at 7 pm.
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The Girard Winter Wonderland & Christmas Parade is on the schedule for Thursday December 4th starting at 6 pm taking place on the Girard Square. The event includes a holiday market, car show and Little Miss & Mr. Merry Christmas. The Girard Christmas parade Thursday Dec 4th starting at 6 pm.
Girard Winter Wonderland & Christmas Parade
Tis the season for Missouri Southern State's annual A Seasonal Choral Flourish. Join MSSU for timeless Christmas carols that narrate the characters of the Christmas story. MSSU Choirs will perform two concerts, Friday December 5th at 2 pm and Saturday December 6th at 3 pm. Click here to learn more.
In the mood for more Christmas classics? The Erwins, Live In Concert to benefit the Neosho Habitat for Humanity is taking place at Neosho High Schools, Thursday December 4. Doors open at 6 pm.
Events - Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity - Neosho, MO — Neosho Area Habitat for Humanity
Of course we don’t want to forget Christmas on the Square on Mount Vernon Tuesday December 2nd at 6 pm. That will be followed by a Holiday Market in Mount Vernon on Saturday December 6. The Theme of the Parade this year is An Old Fashion Christmas. Christmas on the Square on Mount Vernon Tuesday December 2nd at 6 pm.
Christmas on the Square - Mt. Vernon Area Chamber of Commerce
The Southeast Kansas Humane Society is holding its fall bake sale on November 22nd. It will go from 10 am to 4 pm at the Meadowbrook Mall in Pittsburg. All proceeds will benefit the animals at the humane society’s shelter. Click here to learn more.
November 23rd, the Pittsburg Ministerial Alliance is holding its annual Thanksgiving service at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. That starts at 4 pm and will be followed by refreshments and fellowship.
And November 24th through 28th, sign your kids up for Camp Now and Then while they're out of school. That’s at the Lincoln Center from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm each day. More information can be found on the City of Pittsburg’s website.
November 21st and 22nd, see Ballet Arkansas’s “Magic of the Nutcracker” at the Cornell Complex in Joplin. The show will start at 7pm the 21st and 2pm the 22nd. Ticket information can be found on connect2culture.org.
Also November 22nd is a Lego Swap and Shop at the Joplin History and Miner Museum. From 10 am to 3 pm, meet Lego Master Tim Hutchins and shop various sets, keychains, minifigures and more.
And November 25th, the Joplin Public Library is hosting another Adulting 101 program. Teens are invited to hear from Sandy Anker with the Youth Volunteer Corps about giving back to the community. That will start at 6 pm.
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