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Mercy Southeast Community Health Event
Mercy Southeast will provide free screenings, demonstrations, educational materials and more for a variety of health care services to encourage residents to take a proactive approach to their health. The Cape Girardeau Fire Department will be on-site to talk fire safety, show off their fire trucks and even host an inflatable house. The American Red…
It’s a FRESH Giveback!
For the month of October, Fresh Healthy Cafe is pairing with St. Francis Hospital and giving back 10% of all smoothie sales to support free breast cancer screenings for patients in need.
Christmas Tree Lighting
Join Santa & Mrs. Claus as they light the thirty-foot Christmas tree! Kick-off the holiday season with Christmas music, fire pits, and local food vendors. Old Town Cape’s 30-foot Christmas Tree has quickly become a holiday destination for crowds in Cape Girardeau and surrounding areas. On the Friday following Thanksgiving, spectators can visit the corner…
Small Business Saturday BINGO
We will be celebrating Small Business Saturday a little differently this year! Every year, we award two $500 downtown shopping sprees- and this year you’ll need a BINGO to win! We are inviting the community to pick up & return their bingo card in the Marquette Tower Lobby from 8 am-5 pm on Saturday, November…
Parade of Lights
Head downtown for the annual Parade of Lights beginning at dusk. The parade begins at the intersection of Broadway Street and West End Boulevard (Capaha Park entrance), continues East down Broadway toward the river, then turns right onto Main Street, and will end at 43 S. Main (Hutson’s Big Sandy Furniture parking lot). The theme…
Holiday Open House
The 2025 Downtown Holiday Open House is a family-friendly event! On Friday, December 5, at Vasterling Suites courtyard, you will find children’s activities next to the Old Town Cape Christmas Tree along with Photos with Santa. In the market lot at 35 S. Spanish Street, you can find horse-drawn carriage rides, warm your bones by…
Expanded Holiday Volunteer Hours
Southeast Missouri Food Bank has expanded volunteer hours in Sikeston and Jackson so more people have the chance to help their neighbors facing hunger. Bring yourself, a friend, your family, or your group and help make the holidays brighter. Sign up at semofoodbank.org/volunteer and be part of the effort to ensure every neighbor has food…
Upcoming at Bourbon + Bitters
We’ve got a stacked lineup of live music, special events, and good vibes over the next couple of months. Mark your calendars and join us! Oct 9 – Babes & Bourbon Night 🍸 (Message us to save your spot) Oct 10 – Ivas John Band Oct 17 – Duski Cluney lofi house dj Oct 18…
Network for Strong Communities Upcoming Workshop Opportunities
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Coffee with a Cop
☕🚔 𝐂𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐂𝐨𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤! 🚔☕ Need an excuse to drink more coffee? We’ve got you covered. Join us on Wednesday, October 23rd at the new Willis A. Martin Police Substation (629 Good Hope). Come by to: ✅ Meet your officers (we promise we’re friendlier with coffee) ✅Check out the brand-new substation (it’s…