What’s on the Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce’s events calendar, current as of October 7, 2026. Pulled directly from the Chamber’s public calendar at kirksvillechamber.com/events; some listings (marked) are hosted by other local organizations using the Chamber’s shared calendar. Confirm times/locations with the organizer before attending, since events can be rescheduled.
Business & Community Events
Health Department holds drive-thru flu clinic Oct. 9
The Adair County Health Department is holding a drive-thru flu clinic Friday, Oct. 9 from 11am-5pm at its Annex Building, 1001 S. Jamison St. The shot is free for Adair County residents regardless of insurance, open to ages 3 and up while supplies last, with no appointment required; bring Medicare/Medicaid cards if applicable. More info: 660-665-8491.
Kirksville Primary School PTA’s Fall Festival set for Oct. 10
The Kirksville Primary School PTA is hosting its 2026 Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 10 from 4-7pm at the school, 1815 E. Hamilton St., open to the whole community. Planned activities include a dunk tank, cookie decorating, face painting, a silent auction, raffle prizes, bounce houses, games and cotton candy; wristbands are $10 for the first and $8 each after. More info: kirksvilleprimaryschoolpta@gmail.com.
NEMO NEXUS meets monthly to connect employers with resources
NEMO NEXUS is a monthly meeting connecting area employers to community resources, with the Missouri Department of Social Services’ Office of Workforce & Community Initiatives, Missouri Job Center and Missouri Vocational Rehabilitation among the partners involved alongside the Chamber. It meets the second Wednesday of each month at 8:30am at the EDA Building, 315 S. Franklin St., with a Zoom option available; upcoming dates are Oct. 14, Nov. 11 and Dec. 9. More info: chamberorganizer.com.
Oct. 16, 11am-3pm — Fall Job Fair. MACC Campus.
Oct. 16, 17, 22, 23 & 24, doors 6:30pm, curtain 7pm — Curtain Call Theatre Company presents "Arsenic and Old Lace." 512 W. Elizabeth St. Tickets $15 at Hy-Vee, at the door or via Venmo.
Oct. 17, 9am — ATSU Founders Day Race.
Kiwanis Halloween Costume Drive collecting through Oct. 15
The Kirksville Kiwanis Club is collecting gently used Halloween costumes, props and accessories through Oct. 15, with drop-off bins at the Adair County YMCA, Adair County Public Library and Kirksville Farmers Market. Families can pick a free costume first-come, first-served on Saturday, Oct. 17 at 112 N. Franklin (formerly Baker’s Smokehouse); no paperwork or income verification required. More info: kirksvillekiwanis@gmail.com.
2026 Walk to end Alzheimer’s set for Nov. 1 at Truman State’s Quad
The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s returns to Kirksville on Sunday, Nov. 1, with registration at 9am on the Quad at Truman State University, 200 S. Mulanix St., followed by an opening ceremony, a Promise Garden ceremony and the walk itself. Edward Jones is the event’s national presenting sponsor, with Biogen, Axsome, Salesforce and Eisai listed as national sponsors. More info: chamberorganizer.com.
Nov. 28-Dec. 21, anytime — Selfie with an Elfie. Kirksville Area Chamber of Commerce office, 315 S. Franklin St.
Health & Family Classes (hosted by area health providers on the Chamber’s calendar)
Tuesdays, Oct. 6-Nov. 10, 3:30-4:30pm — GROW Classes (6-week series).
Oct. 29, Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 3, Dec. 10 and Dec. 17, 3pm — Childbirth Classes.
This list covers what’s posted on the Chamber’s calendar through late December 2026 as of this writing; more dates are typically added on a rolling basis. See the live calendar at kirksvillechamber.com/events for the fullest and most current view, or the Chamber’s guide page for contact info.
