All you can eat Fish Fry will be held every third Friday March through November begining on Friday, March 20, from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm at the Mexico Elks Lodge 919. Dine in or Carry out, Adults $15 Children ages 6-12 $6 – under 5 eat free. Serving Fried Fish, Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Baked Beans, Dessert and a drink
ACSRC launches Bricks of Home – Campaign to support Shelter and housing Programs. A community-driven initiative inviting individuals, families, and Businesses to leave a permanent mark while supporting shelter and housing services in Audrain County. Supporters can purchase personalized, Laser-engraved bricks that will be permanently displayed inside St. Brendan’s Cafe, the newly renovated dining space within room at the inn. Bricks are available in two options: One Line Brick $100 or Two Line Brick $150. Each brick can be customized with names, memorials, business recognition, or messages of hope. create a lasting tribute within a space where lives are being rebuilt every day. For more information or to order your brick, Contact Ra’Vae Moore at ravae@acsrcmo.org or call 573-567-5160
May 1 -?
C2C Community Food Support – Helping Local Families. Starting May 1, on the 2nd Tuesday and the Last Thursday of each month from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the C2C Food Pantry at Kim & Oliva Lue Garfiled Legacy Center, 802 E. Breckenridge St., in Mexico. For more information, please call 573-567-4001
May 28- Oct 1 The Randolph County Farmers Market will be held every other Thursday of each month in 2026 (May 28th – October 1st) from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Fennel (315 N Clark, Moberly, MO). The Farmers Market will feature a variety of vendors and there will be activities and events for all ages!
Mid -Mo Veterans Express is seeking Veterans to join Guided tours with fellow soldiers, sailors, Marines, and airmen at Missouri’s National Veterans Memorial in Perryville and enjoy a delicious lunch at the Perryville VFW Post 4282 (NO COST TO THE VETERANS). For more information and to join in the Next tour on Thursday, October 22, 2026, visit https://mmvexpress.org/, email mmvetexpress@gmail.com, or call 573-616-7658. This is at NO cost to the Veterans; travel and lunch are free. Will be loading at the Mariot Hotel in Jefferson City to take a bus ride to Perryville
The Macon County Museum of Macon wants to invite the public to join them on Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm and Mondays from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm, with tours available by appointment only during the week by calling 660-395-0266 – new members are welcome.
April -October Cars & Coffee will be held the 2nd Saturday of each month, April through October, from 8:00 am until 9:00 am at St. John’s Lutheran Church with Complimentary Coffee, hot chocolate, and donuts. Check out their FB page for more information at Cars and Coffee Mexico, MO. For questions, contact roundey@gmail.com
September 16 – October 21 The Cooney Studio Cooney Collab Session 1 Art Club for artists in grades 4 and up will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm at the Cooney Studio in the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Cost is $65 per artist; supplies will be provided.
September 23 – October 11 Maples Repertory Hosts International Anne Frank Exhibit. This fall, a unique experience is coming. In conjunction with their professional stage production of The Diary of Anne Frank, Maples Repertory Theatre has made arrangements to bring an internationally heralded display to Macon that puts this story into historical context. Maples Repertory obtained “Anne Frank: A History for Today,” a 30-panel exhibit developed by the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam, Holland. This exhibit is distributed in North America by the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina. Patrons attending the show are invited to come 30-45 minutes before the performance in order to tour the exhibit, or plan to stay afterwards. Local volunteers have been trained to help guide visitors through the exhibit and answer questions. A special grant from the Missouri Humanities Council made it possible to bring this experience to Macon.
October 3 The Central Missouri Monument Fundraiser Fish Fry will be held on Saturday, October 3. Doors open at 3:00 pm; serving starts at 4:00 pm at the VFW Hall in Mexico. There will be a silent auction and raffles. Catfish Dinner for $15 includes Homemade chips, choice of baked beans or coleslaw, and cornbread or a Hot Dog Plate with Homemade chips, choice of baked beans or coleslaw, and cornbread. Dessert and drink available for an extra charge. All proceeds benefit the Central Missouri Veterans Monument. Foundation.
Big Springs Methodist Church Lord’s Acre Dinner and Sale will be held on Saturday, October 3. Dinner service begins at 4:30 pm runs until 6:30 pm with live auction at 6:30 pm after dinner at the Big Springs Firehouse. Free-will offering – Carry-out available menu of Fried chicken, potato salad, green beans, and homemade pies. Auction items include a decorative wooden country church, antique stained glass lamp, homemade craft items, baked goods, canned goods, hand-painted pumpkin and gourds, and many other donated items.
October 4 The St. Joseph Church Oktoberfest will be held on Sunday, October 4, at 11:00 am at the St. Joseph Parish Grounds in Martinsburg. Sunday Mass on October 4 will be moved to 10:00 am. There will be all day activites of a Car Show, country store, quilt raffle, beer & wine, kettle corn, Chuck-A-Duck, kids’ games, inflatables, Ax throwing, a straw maze, Poet Corn trailer, and soccer ball roulette, and a Live Auction at 3:00 pm. Serving Kettle Fried Chicken, cheesy hash brown casserole & beans, brats & hot dogs, fried taters, pasta salad, chips, applesauce, and dessert. Shuttle Service Provided.
St. Joseph Church October Fest Car Show will be held on Sunday, October 4, at the St. Joseph Church Parish Grounds. Registration is from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm; $15 registration fee. Car show held at 2:30 pm with a live auction at 3:00 pm. For more information, contact Paul Bertels at (573)-473-4187 1st place in each category – dash plaques for first 75. No coolers allowed A. ANTIQUE CAR & TRUCK PRE 1954 B. STREET ROD PRE 1949 C. STREET MACHINE D. ORIGINAL CAR AND TRUCK 1955-1979 E. ORIGINAL CAR AND TRUCK 1980-PRESENT F. CORVETTE G. MUSTANG H. RAT ROD I. MOPAR J. FIREBIRDS AND CAMARO K. FATHER DEREK’S CHOICE
October 9 Mexico Knights of Columbus Fish Frys will be held on Fridays: October 9, November 13, and December 11, from 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at the Mexico Knights of Columbus Hall, 3760 at 9584 Hwy 15, Mexico, MO
All-you-can-eat dine-in: $15.00 with Drive-thru available & Child’s plate: $6.00
October 10
The Bainbridge Ham and Bean Dinner will be held on October 10th, 11:00 to 3:00, at the Baldridge Schoolhouse, 3275 State Route A, Fayette. Serving traditional ham and beans, coleslaw, cornbread, desserts, and drinks. Lots of outdoor space for vendors. Special raffle for a Henry Lever Action in 22 LR to be given away at the event. Need not be present to win.
Hayden Liberty Center and KB Productions present Family Friendly Stand-Up Comedy Night (Rated PG-13) featuring Cornell Nick Nichols and Bryce Stanley on Saturday, October 10. Show starts at 8:00 pm, Tickets are $12 each. For more information, visit www.LibertyCenterSedalia.com
October 11 St. George Parish Fall Dinner will be held on Sunday, October 11. Dinner from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm at the St. George Parish in Hermann. Polka Mass at 10:30 am, Serving Fried Chicken & Sausage with all the fixings, rice dressing, salad bar, and dessert. Adults $16, kids 6-10 $8, 5 and under eat free, carryouts are available by calling (573)-486-2564- Handicap accessible door at south entrance
Data Center Educational Presentation presented by the Missouri Rural Crisis Center, organized by the Monroe County Democratic Club, will be held on Sunday, October 11, from 3:00 pm until 5:00 pm. Doors open at 2:00 pm at the Paris R-2 Agricultural Building in the community room.
Morrison Volunteer Fire Department Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be held on Sunday, October 11, serving from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Morrison Community Center. Adults $14, Ages 6-12 $7, & 5 and under are free.
First Baptist Church will host the Magnolia Ramblers pm on Sunday, October 11, at 10:45 am at the First Baptist Church in Mexico.
October 12 R-VI FFA Tractor Dash – R-VI FFA Members want to help our local farmers during busy harvest season! We are offering a FREE HOT MEAL – delivered directly to your farm or shop! FFA members will prepare meals and make deliveries to farmers in eastern Audrain County! Sign up online – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScs5oVr6ATvSmxeCWoof992CP42SLPrBTG4SY7vtvzyJqkCnQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=110113072467647172687
October 12-17 Auxvasse Lions Club 66th Annual Auxvasse Loafer’s Week will be held from Monday, October, 12 until Saturday, October 17, Open from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm, with a noon meal served daily at 11:00 am at the Auxvasse Community Center. For more information, call 573-386-5175 or 573-639-9041. Will have Cards, board games, puzzles, and dominoes available all week. Pitch playing Monday and Pinochle Playing Wednesday. Daily door prizes; there will also be a Heritage .22 pistol Raffle & Queen Size Homemade Quilt Raffle to be held on the last day of Loafer’s Week – October 17. Menu per day: ALL MEALS INCLUDE DRINK AND DESSERT & FREE COFFEE, ICED TEA & PEANUTS ALL WEEK October 12 – Knipp Family – Pulled Pork Meal $15 October 13 – Callaway Bank – Fried Chicken Meal $15 October 14 – Sons of the Confederate Veterans – Potato Bar with all the trimmings $10 October 15 – United Security Bank – Turkey & Dressing Meal $15 October 16 – Pin Oaks Living Center – Meatloaf Meal $15 October 17 – Auxvasse Lions Club – BBQ Chicken or Pork Steak Meal $15
October 15 The Cooney Studio’s October 13 third Thursday Fall Foliage Plaster Plaques will be held on Thursday, October 15, from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm at the Cooney Studio in Sedalia.
October 17 2nd Annual old Front Porch Gospel Sing Featuring Hillsong Ministries, The Formans & The Liberty Bells & Bob, with a dinner to follow, will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 1:00 pm until 4:00 pm at the Just Am I AM Cowboy Church in Paris. Serving soups and sandwiches.
Trinity United Methodist Church Men’s Club Whole Hog Sausage Brunch will be held on Saturday, October 17, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Moberly. Carry-out is available. Adults $12, Children under 12 $6, & Children under 6 eat Free
October 22 Historic Cattle Trails Conference and The Liberty Center present Get Down In Cowtown – Cowboy Music and Cowboy Poetry on Thursday, October 22, at 7:00 pm at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Tickets are $15. For tickets or more information, visit www.LibertyCenterSedalia.com
October 24 VFW Auxiliary Post 3772 Fall Craft & Vendor Show will be held on Saturday. October 24, from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm at the VFW Auxiliary Post 3772 in Mexico. Join them for a fun-filled day of shopping featuring handmade crafts, local vendors, home decor, jewelry and accessories, seasonal & holiday items. The concession stand will be open with lots of delicious food. Admission is free. For vendor information, contact Shalane at (573)253-4398
October 26 Bring the family and join the fun with Teddy Joe’s and Friends Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 26, from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm in the parking lot of Teddy Joe’s in Martinsburg.
October 30 Join C2C for C2C First Aid & CPR Training program which will be held on Friday, October 30 at the C2C Building in Mexico (802 E. Breckenridge St.) from 9:00 am until 11:30 am or 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm – Limited spots availble register today by calling 573-567-4001 This is the hands-on session; must complete the online session. Learn Skills of CPR & AED use , First Aid Basics, Choking Response and Emergency preparedness.
October 31 The 7th Annual Auxvasse Halloween Spook-Tacular Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 31 on Main Street in Auxvasse. Rain or Shine – No Reschedule date
The First Church of Nazarene Trunk or Treat will be held on Saturday, October 31, from 5:30 pm until 7:00 pm at the First Church of Nazarene in Mexico. There will be FREE hot dogs, popcorn, drinks & candy and 2 $50 gift cards will be given away (2 names drawn)
October 30 – 31 The Liberty Center presents 5th Street Improv on Friday, October 30 & Saturday, October 31 at 7:30 pm at the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Rated PG-13. Tickets are $10. For tickets and more information, visit www.LibertyCenterSedalia.com
November 3 – December 14 The Cooney Studio Cooney Collab Session 2 Art Club for artists in grades 1-3 will meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm at the Cooney Studio in the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Cost is $60 per artist; supplies will be provided.
November 3 ACCIS 7th Annual Fall into Fashion with Silent Auction & 50/50 Raffle will be held on Tuesday, November 3, Doors open at 5:00 pm and Buffet Dinner at 5:30 pm at the Mexico Elks Lodge. Tickets are $30. For more information, call ACCIS at (573)-581-3835
November 4 – December 16 The Cooney Studio Cooney Collab Session 2: Art Club for artists in grades 4 and up will meet on Wednesdays from 4:30 pm until 5:30 pm at the Cooney Studio in the Liberty Center in Sedalia. Cost is $65 per artist; supplies will be provided.
November 7 Johnny Cash & Friends Live at the Liberty Center in Sedalia on Saturday, November 7 at 7:00 pm. Tickets are $25. For more information, visit www.LibertyCenterSedalia.com
November 10 Tuesday November 10 – R-VI FFA Honors Veterans – FFA members will host a Veterans Day Breakfast for all local veterans and their families on Tuesday, November 10 at 7:30 AM at the R-VI High School Gym, with an all-school program to follow (starting at 9 AM) – We understand there are a lot of events for Veterans. We hope hosting this on Tuesday will allow our community veterans to participate in more events to honor their service!
November 13 First Baptist Church will host The Lester Family on Friday, November 13, at 6:30 pm at the First Baptist Church in Mexico.
