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Upcoming Events in Higginsville Missouri


February

10 Higginsville Black History Month Celebration - The annual Higginsville, MO Black History Month Celebration will be held on Saturday at 6 pm at the Salem United Church of Christ. The event is sponsored by the Higginsiville Black History Month Planning Committee. The theme is "Why We Celebrate Black History Month, Who We Are, and We We Came From." Guest speaker is Reverend Dr. Isaish Muita. There will be a Q & A session with Rev. Muita. Music will be provided by the St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church Choir, Evangelist Eveyln and Reverend Glenn Elmore.

A reception immediately follows the program. Also an African American History display will be available for viewing.

Address: 15 & Main Street , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 816-456-6654 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 660-584-7846
Email: beyourbes807@msn.com
Fee: Free

June

1 - 2 Sixth Annual Fun Run & Walk-a-thon for Prader-Willi Syndrome - Save the Date…Saturday, June 11, 2016…for the 6th Annual Prader-Willi Syndrome Fun Run & Walk-a-thon

You are invited to the Sixth Annual Fun Run & Walk-a-thon for Prader-Willi Syndrome
At Higginsville Fairground Park, Fairground Park Ave and Cypress, Higginsville, MO 64037 on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at 9:30AM (for walkers) and 10AM (for runners) Prader-Willi is the most common known genetic cause of life-threatening obesity in children.
Come join us again as we raise money for Prader-Willi Syndrome research! All proceeds will go into a PWS fund at KU Medical Center towards research in hopes of one day finding a cure. For more details, visit our website at http://praderwilli.webs.com/walkathon.htm for a registration form and more! Phone: 816-726-1793
Email: praderwilliwalk@gmail.com

Address: Fairground Park, Fairground Park Ave and Cypress , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 816-726-1793 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: praderwilliwalk@gmail.com
Web: praderwilli.webs.com
Fee: Free

15 Juneteenth Celebration - This is a free, fun, family-oriented annual event. Juneteenth or June 19 is the oldest observance of the end of slavery in the United States. Activities include a parade that starts at 10 am at 15th & Main and ends at the Fairground Park, an opening ceremony, live music and entertainment, children and youth activities, John Madden NFL video game tournament, a job fair, educational exhibits and speakers. There is a new state of the art swimming pool in addition to horseshoe, tennis, basketball courts and a softball fields that are available. 10 am to 6 pm.

Vendor coordinator: Gerald Gordon, 660-259-4933 Parade and publicity coordinator Linda Smith, 816-456-6654 Education co-coordinators Teresa Habernal, 816-781-1246, Mable Hawkins, 660-259-4420 Entertainment coordinator Arron Haynes, 660-584-3748 We are looking for vendors, parade participants, performers, etc.

Address: Fairground Park , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 816-456-6654 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 660-584-7846
Email: beyourbest807@msn.com
Web: www.higginsvillechamber.org
Fee: Free

July

4 Higginsville 4th of July Family Fireworks Show - A family-oriented evening in the park with food, games, decorated bike and trike parade, Washer contest, live music and fireworks. Activities will begin at 5:00 p.m. with featured live entertainment on stage at 8:00 p.m. At dusk one of the biggest and best fireworks display will be presented.

Address: Higginsville's Fairground Park , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 660-584-3030 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: chamber@ctcis.net
Web: www.higginsvillechamber.org
Fee: Free, parking $3

September

31 - 7 Higginsville Country Fair - Queen Pagent, Baby Contest, art show, photography show. Saturday, Art and Craft booths on Main Street in Downtown Higginsvlle, Entertainment from 2 stages, Large parade starting at 3pm. Food and fun for all.

Address: Main St. , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 660-584-3030 (Always call and confirm events)
Fax: 660 584-3033
Email: chamber@ctcis.net
Web: higginsvillecountryfair.com/
Fee: Free

November

8 Higginsville Holiday Parade and Lighting Ceremony - At the beginning of the Holiday Season, Higginsville turns on its holiday lights and hosts a parade of lights on downtown Main St.

Address: Main St. , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 660-584-3030 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.higginsvillechamber.org
Fee: Free

8 - 9 Heartland Artisans Guild Holdiay Open House - Artisans Guild members open their homes and businesses for Holiday sensations.

Address: Various homes in and around town , Higginsville, Missouri
Ph: 660-584 2299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: picketfencefloralshop@ctcis,net
Web: www.higginsvillechamber.org
Fee: Free

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Historic Chicago and Alton Depot

Built in 1889, purchased and restored, this last depot in Lafayette County, Missouri is listed on National Register of Historic Places. in 1987

Higginsville, MO Railroad History


Confederate Memorial State Historic Site

The Civil War may have ended in 1865, but vivid memories of the "Lost Cause" lived on for decades at the Confederate Soldiers Home of Missouri. Opened in 1891, the Confederate Home provided refuge to more than 1,600 veterans and their families for nearly 60

Higginsville, MO Historic Sites

Fairground Park

Fairground Park, located in South Higginsville. is a 40

Higginsville, MO City Parks

Higginsville Country Club

Course Access: Semi-Private
Holes: 9
Reserve Advance Tee Times:

Higginsville, MO Golf Courses

Things to do near Higginsville, MO

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Lexington Historical Museum

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