Live Theater ~ “Clue” presented by West Plains Playhouse @ West Plains Civic Center Theater

Nov 1 @ 3:00 pm

Whodunnit? Check out the mystery and the fun. Get your tickets at https://shorturl.at/db6js

Scare on the Square 2026

Bring the whole family to Scare on the Square, a fun, safe, and free Halloween celebration in West Plains Downtown!

Date: October 31, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Location: West Plains Downtown

Scare on the Square is designed to provide a festive and family-friendly environment where children can enjoy Halloween traditions while families connect with local businesses, organizations, and community resources. Each year, this beloved event continues to grow, welcoming more and more families to the heart of our downtown. Last year, nearly 1,700 community members of all ages joined the fun!

Event Activities

Trick-or-Treat Booths
Local businesses and organizations will set up decorated booths throughout downtown and hand out candy and treats. Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSde9b8Lhnj.../viewform...

Costume Contest
Show off your Halloween spirit! Open to all ages, with prizes awarded for creativity and costume fun.

Photo Booth
Capture the memories with themed Halloween photo opportunities.

Kids' Activities
Fun, hands-on activities provided by local student volunteers.

Free Hot Dogs
The first 100 attendees will receive a free hot dog.

Booth Decoration Contest
Participating businesses and organizations will compete for bragging rights and prizes for the best-decorated booth.

Additional Information

Downtown streets will be closed to vehicle traffic during the event to ensure a safe environment for families and pedestrians.

Volunteers will be on-site assisting with setup, crowd management, and cleanup.

Scare on the Square is more than just a Halloween event. It's an opportunity to celebrate community, connect families with local organizations and resources, and create lasting memories in the heart of West Plains Downtown.

A special thank you to our event sponsors, Missouri State University-West Plains and Ramona Heiney, State Farm Agent, for helping make this event possible. We also extend our gratitude to Walmart Spark Good for their generous grant support.

We can't wait to see your costumes and celebrate Halloween together in West Plains Downtown!

Spooktacular Sensory Saturday @ Children’s Behavioral Services

Oct 24 @ 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

A family-friendly Halloween event designed especially for children with sensory sensitivities, with sensory activities, costumes and food vendors.

“GrossBusters” the Monster Musical @ The Avenue Theatre

Oct 18th, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Get Ready for Slime, Laughs, and Gross-Busting Fun! Join the Avenue Theatre for a hilariously spooky live performance of GrossBusters. Presented by their youth theater group, this high-energy show is packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, crazy creatures, and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Tickets for GrossBusters available here.

Don’t let the monsters take over — grab your tickets early to reserve your seats!

“GrossBusters” the Monster Musical @ The Avenue Theatre

Oct 17th, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get Ready for Slime, Laughs, and Gross-Busting Fun! Join the Avenue Theatre for a hilariously spooky live performance of GrossBusters. Presented by their youth theater group, this high-energy show is packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, crazy creatures, and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Tickets for GrossBusters available here.

Don’t let the monsters take over — grab your tickets early to reserve your seats!

Live Music ~ Lola Blu & The Boys @ Shenanigans

Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm

Southern Rock/Country singer-songwriter from Illinois, bringing a true rock n’ roll energy to country music.
Open at 4pm
Music at 8pm
Artist Fee $12

Live Music ~ Hazard Pay & Mystic Easel (Ozark Heritage Festival After Party) @ The Yellow House

Oct 16 @ 9:30 pm

Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Suggested donation $10+

Live Music ~ Tony Logue & The 184s @ Shenanigans

Oct 16 @ 8:00 pm

Blending Country, Americana, and Folk, Logue’s sound is grounded in tradition but never confined by it. On stage and on record, though, one thing becomes clear—Tony Logue and The 184 aren’t just storytellers. They’re a Rock & Roll band.

Open at 4pm
Music at 8pm
Artist Fee $12

“GrossBusters” the Monster Musical @ The Avenue Theatre

Oct 16 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Get Ready for Slime, Laughs, and Gross-Busting Fun! Join the Avenue Theatre for a hilariously spooky live performance of GrossBusters. Presented by their youth theater group, this high-energy show is packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, crazy creatures, and non-stop entertainment for the whole family.

Tickets for GrossBusters available here.

Don’t let the monsters take over — grab your tickets early to reserve your seats!

Ozark Heritage Festival @ West Plains Civic Center

Oct 16 @ 10:00 am – 9:00 pm

See ozarkheritagefestival.com for more information.

Live Music ~ John D Neal @ Shenanigans

Oct 15 @ 7:00 pm

Blending Country, Americana, and Folk, Logue’s sound is grounded in tradition but never confined by it. On stage and on record, though, one thing becomes clear—Tony Logue and The 184 aren’t just storytellers.
They’re a Rock & Roll band.
Open at 4pm
Music at 8pm
Artist Fee $12

Live Music ~ Shenani-Jam (Open Acoustic Jam) @ Shenanigans

Oct 14 @ 7:00 pm

2nd Wednesday of the Month. Bring your own acoustic instrument and come jam out with Preston Ary & Friends! Singer/Songwriter tips, good jams, and fun.

Come celebrate “Dolly Porter Days” at Shenanigans with Preston McCabe!

Preston McCabe is a country singer and songwriter from a small town in Indiana. He has been performing since he was 14, and believes in bringing back the traditional country sound. Preston brings a genuine and spirited performance to every stage, drawing on influences from traditional country and his own life on the rodeo circuit.

His biggest role models are Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Chris Ledoux, and most of all his grandpa.

Preston puts on a lively, honky tonkin show that keeps the crowd engaged; while never failing to keep the story telling aspect of country music alive.

Preston has also opened for multi-platinum artist Josh Turner, as well as country music legends Shenandoah; the GRAMMY-winning group behind the timeless hit “Two Dozen Roses.” Preston’s shows allow him to connect with longtime fans of classic country while introducing his spirited sound to new audiences.

Open early for Dolly Porter Days
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12

Downtown Stroll

Join us for an evening of Arkansas Country-Core | Dirtwave from Hayefield with support from Columbia, MO based Hard Rock, Sound Awake

Doors at 4pm
Music at 7pm
Artist Fee $12

Ozark Independent Living’s Rock to Freedom Concert will feature two bands, Southern Edge; Prowler, a rejuvenated band from the 1980s; and local veteran Billy Wayne.  Free admission but taking donations for local Veterans. Doors open at 5 p.m. Show at 5:30 p.m.

Sounds Downtown

Join the Amelia Network and OzSBI for the Amelia Market (previously the Business Women’s Expo)! Shop 40+ local women-owned businesses in Downtown West Plains. There’s something for everyone, from handmade treasures, to professional services.

Everyone is welcome to attend! Visit the Amelia Market event page, mark yourself as “Going” to stay up to date, and we’ll see you there!

Seniors are invited to attend this free event. Includes pancakes, prizes, music, resources and fun.