Community Calendar

The Cape Riverfront Market takes place each Saturday morning through October from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 35 S. Spanish Street in Downtown Cape Girardeau.

Patrons of the farmers’ market can find a wide variety of vendors selling hot breakfast and lunch foods, farm-fresh produce, meats and cheeses, baked goods, jams, honey, flowers and plants, arts and crafts, and natural wellness products, all of which are locally grown, homemade, and handmade. Each week will feature live music, as well.

To see a list of weekly vendors, visit Cape Riverfront Market | Fresh & Local Downtown and select the date.

For updates on each Saturday's musical guest, visit the Cape Riverfront Market's Facebook page.

Stop Needless Acts of violence Please (S.N.A.P.) will host this Free event.

Donations Accepted. Praying for our City. We're expecting our Mayor Robert Guard to speak and our Council Woman Ward 2 Tameka Randle to say a few words toward the future of Cape Girardeau. Join us as we walk around the courthouse square!

The City of Cape Girardeau will host a Juneteenth Celebration on June 20.

First celebrated on June 19, 1865, Juneteenth is the oldest national commemoration of the ending of slavery. This community event will feature artisanal craft vendors, social service organizations, food vendors, a kids’ area, and live entertainment.

Cape’s Juneteenth Celebration will take place on Saturday, June 201, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ivers Square in Downtown Cape. 

Join us for an unforgettable musical experience with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill! Get ready to sing, clap, and dance along as Jim brings his unique blend of music and play to life, transforming the concert hall into a joyful family room. This interactive event invites children, parents, and grandparents to share in the fun—singing, dancing, and playing together. Don’t miss this lively celebration of music and family! (ages 0-11)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

Join us for an unforgettable evening with award-winning naturalist Mark H. X. Glenshaw as he presents "Forest Park Owls: Mating, Nesting and Owlets." Since 2005, Mark has closely observed and documented the lives of Great Horned Owls in St. Louis’s Forest Park. In this engaging talk, Mark will share fascinating insights into the owls’ mating rituals, nest selection, feeding of their young, fledging, maturation, and eventual dispersal. Enjoy stunning photos and videos that bring these remarkable birds and their behaviors to life. Registration is required—reserve your spot today! (all ages)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.

The Cape Girardeau Municipal Band will host the Great Rivers Community Band Festival on June 20.

The free concert will feature the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band, the Jackson Municipal Band, and special entertainment from Steve Schaffner.

The Great Rivers Community Band Festival will take place Saturday, June 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Bedell Performance Hall on SEMO’s River Campus.

Curious about American Mahjong but not sure where to start? Join us for an introductory class on how to play American Mahjong. During the program participants will learn the tools and rules of this popular game. No prior experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and join the fun.

For ages 18+ at the Main Branch, Jackson.

This month’s book is a summer reading selection about an Egyptologist and the mystery surrounding a stolen Egyptian artifact. Join us for a discussion of the historical fiction novel “The Stolen Queen” by Fiona Davis. Program for ages 18+.

To receive a Zoom invitation, contact Eunice at 573-243-8141 or eschlichting@rrlmo.org

Build reading readiness and kindergarten readiness skills with our Preschool Storytime program! This fun and educational program features longer books that are accompanied by a variety of activities, including flannel boards, dramatics, and songs.

(Ages 3-5)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Embark on a thrilling role-playing adventure with Tuesday Night Game’s Mothership: Dinoplex Cataclysm! This summer, join fellow spacers and workers for a much-needed vacation at Dinoplex—a space station resort orbiting a planet teeming with real, resurrected dinosaurs. Enjoy attractions like the Tricera Rodeo and the Extinction Extravaganza, but beware: in true Mothership fashion, danger lurks beneath the surface of this aging, questionably managed park.

No experience is needed—pre-made characters are available, or bring your own! Dice, notebooks, and pencils are recommended but not required. Snacks are welcome. Each short campaign tells a complete story arc, with new sessions starting every four weeks. Registration is required and covers all sessions in the arc. Will you survive the Cataclysm? Sign up and find out! (ages 18+)

Accessibility: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Food Allergies: We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State.