Community Calendar

Join us for Toddler Time—an interactive storytime designed to spark your child’s love of books and language! Through lively stories, catchy songs, and playful activities, toddlers will explore the joy of reading while building essential early literacy skills. Parents and caregivers will also discover creative ways to support their child’s learning journey at home. Come share the fun and watch your little one’s imagination grow! (ages 1-2)

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.

Join fellow American Mahjong enthusiasts for a fun and friendly game session! This event is for players who already know the rules and want to enjoy some lively rounds together. If you have your own mahjong set, please bring it along—our library has only two sets available. Feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink to enjoy while you play. No registration needed—just drop in and join the fun! (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.

Is your kid interested in learning Spanish, the world's fourth most-spoken language? Sign them up for our 8-week introduction to Spanish with guest lecturer, Carla Vaca Diez! By registering for this program, you are committing to 8 programs that will meet every Thursday from 4:00–5:00 pm. (ages 9-11)

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.

Acknowledgement: 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.

Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to cut loose! The explosive 1980's rock 'n' roll musical bursts onto the River Campus stage.

When city boy Ren McCormack moves to the strict, small town of Bomont, he is shocked to discover a local ban on dancing and rock music. Ren sets out to bring life back to the town, finding unexpected romance and understanding along the way.

This high-energy Dobbins Conservatory production features the Oscar-nominated hits you know and love, including "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and of course, "Footloose."

Reserved seating. Online ticket prices range $25 - $32.75. Parental guidance suggested.

The Crisp Museum will host “Then & Now: Works by SEMO Alumni & Faculty” from September 4 through October 17.

This exhibition is a celebration of learning, collaboration, and the evolving relationship between teacher and artist. Professors engage with viewers and students alike, discussing techniques and inspiration, while students gain confidence seeing their creations displayed alongside those who have guided them.

**An opening reception will take place on Friday, September 4, from 4-8 p.m.

“Then & Now” will run from Friday, September 4, through Saturday, October 17, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO. Questions: (573) 651-2260.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Dust off your dancing shoes and prepare to cut loose! The explosive 1980's rock 'n' roll musical bursts onto the River Campus stage.

When city boy Ren McCormack moves to the strict, small town of Bomont, he is shocked to discover a local ban on dancing and rock music. Ren sets out to bring life back to the town, finding unexpected romance and understanding along the way.

This high-energy Dobbins Conservatory production features the Oscar-nominated hits you know and love, including "Holding Out for a Hero," "Let's Hear It for the Boy," "Almost Paradise," and of course, "Footloose."

Reserved seating. Online ticket prices range $25 - $32.75. Parental guidance suggested.

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.

The 27th Annual Tour de Cape

Tour de Cape is a charity ride originating in historic downtown Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Our goals are to promote bicycling for health, recreation, and transportation. Proceeds for this event will go to the Mississippi Valley Therapeutic Horsemanship, a non-profit organization dedicated to offering therapeutic horseback riding to children and adults living with disabilities, to help them achieve improved physical strength, balance, and flexibility while working on communication skills and developing emotionally-rewarding bonds with horses. 15, 30, & 60 mile routes.

Registration and Packet Pick Up:
Friday, October 2 - 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Cape Bicycle & Fitness, 2410 Williams St.

Saturday,  October 3 -  6:30- 7:30 a.m. at the John Boardman pavilion (on the parking lot across  from the Wall of Fame), where the ride starts and ends. 

Ride Start Times:
Mass start at:  8:30 a.m. and you must complete the  tour of your choice by 5:00 p.m. Ride support will not be available after 5:00 p.m.

If you leave prior to or after the designated start times, rest stops & sag  support may not be available.

The Crisp Museum will host “Then & Now: Works by SEMO Alumni & Faculty” from September 4 through October 17.

This exhibition is a celebration of learning, collaboration, and the evolving relationship between teacher and artist. Professors engage with viewers and students alike, discussing techniques and inspiration, while students gain confidence seeing their creations displayed alongside those who have guided them.

**An opening reception will take place on Friday, September 4, from 4-8 p.m.

“Then & Now” will run from Friday, September 4, through Saturday, October 17, at the Crisp Museum on Southeast’s River Campus.

Crisp Museum is located inside the Cultural Arts Center at Southeast Missouri State University's River Campus at 518 S. Fountain St., Cape Girardeau, MO. Questions: (573) 651-2260.

Crisp Museum Hours
Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday 1-4 p.m.
First Fridays of the Month 9 a.m.-8 p.m.

Join us for a day of fun to celebrate the Fall season! Admission is FREE and open to the public.

Activities:

10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – free self-guided tours of the entire mill. Self-guided tours of the first floor go till 4 p.m. Mill scavenger hunt and bingo with prizes awarded for completion.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – antique tractors and engines on display in the day use area. Antique tractor parade through covered bridge at 11 a.m.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. – Craft vendors selling crafts in the day use area.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – BBQ 2 The Rescue will be onsite selling delicious, award-winning BBQ (pulled pork, brisket, etc.) SEMO Snocones and Ice Cream will be onsite selling several delicious items (ice cream, snocones, hot dogs, nachos, caramel apple cups and hot cocoa).

2-4 p.m. – Free music from The Whitewater Bluegrass Band in the day-use area. This local band plays traditional bluegrass music with a little humor included. Please bring a lawn chair for seating.

For more information, call (573) 243-4591.