Good morning, Saint Joseph.

The Bushman Planetarium at Missouri Western State University will host a child-friendly double feature at 7 p.m. on October 24th+showing 'Secret of the Cardboard Rocket' and 'Moon Witch' in Room 147 of Agenstein Hall.

Tickets cost $5 for adults and $3 for children 13 and under and must be purchased in advance.

The St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department is working on 18 projects including major renovations at John Lucas Park and upgrades at Krug Park's historic castle—expected to finish by 2027 or 2028.

Parks Director Jeff Atkins said the improvements will make the parks more accessible and inviting for community use.

St. Joseph native Steven Goben, a Vietnam War veteran who served as an infantryman in 1968, will return to Vietnam in February 2026 through a therapeutic program that helps veterans heal and honor fallen comrades (he said the trip will help him pay tribute to friends who never came home).

Nightmare Before Geekmas

7-10 p.m. — Club Geek — Cost info not specified — Sing along with The Nightmare Before Christmas at this fun annual screening event.

Soaring with Kindness Skydiving Fundraiser

1-5 p.m. — Noyes Home For Children — Raise at least $500 to jump — A thrilling skydiving event benefiting children’s services in St. Joseph.

Witches Tea

12-5 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — $40 — Enjoy a magical and mysterious Halloween tradition with tea and enchanting experiences.

Halloween Party & Costume Contest

7 p.m. — Do It A’Ginn Event Hall — $15 entry or $25 per couple — Celebrate Halloween with a costume contest and enjoy snacks and BYOB fun.

Sugarplum Festival

5-4 p.m. — Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art — Free entry — Celebrate the season with handcrafted goods, local delicacies, and unique gifts at this beloved holiday fair.

Footloose: The Musical

7-9 PM — Central High School, St Joseph, MO — Tickets available — Experience the energetic journey of a young man fighting against the ban on dancing in a small town.

Wine & Beer Walk

12-4 p.m. — Allied Arts Council — Tickets required — Sip, shop, and stroll through Downtown St. Joseph with tastings and entertainment from over 40 locations.

Mamma Mania - ABBA Tribute

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Performing Arts Association — Cost not specified — Experience the high-energy tribute to ABBA with dazzling costumes and timeless hits from the 1970s.