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April 2025 Events
Now thru April 15th: The Taste of Pulaski County Passport Edition Travel around the county and try tastes from a variety of restaurants. Gather your receipts from 5 participating restaurants and turn them in with your passport for a chance to win a prize! Passport Purchase Required from the Waynesville St. Robert Chamber of Commerce at 137 St. Robert Blvd. Ste. B in saint Robert, MO 65584 - restaurant locations vary.
April 5th: 2nd Annual Spring Has Sprung Craft Fair 10 am - 5 pm A spring craft fair with over 50 vendors, food trucks, Easter photography, and a little something for everyone! Saint Robert Community Center at 114 JR Williamson Drive in Saint Robert, MO 65584 Free entry
April 19th: Hanna Hills Open 7th Annual Disc Golf Tournament 7:30 am - 5: 00 pm Annual disc golf tournament check-in opens at 7:30 am with the 1st Round beginning at 9:00 am. Tournament at Hanna Hills Disc Golf Course at 29350 Sterling Rd in Laquey, MO 65534 Registration Required, lunch is provided.
April 26th: 11th Annual All Patriot Poker Run 10:30 am - 6:30 pm Veterans Motorcycle Association® MO 4-11, 11th Annual All Patriot Poker Run registration begins at 10:30 am with first bike out at 11 am. Cash prizes for poker run. VFW Post 3168 at 26050 Swindell Drive in Richland, MO 65556
April 26th: Best Sapper Competition and Meet Your Sappers 8:30am - 12:30 pm See helicopters take off and land, cheer on the competitors in the Best Sapper Competition, see military vehicles and equipment up close and meet and greet the Sappers after the compete. Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free event and open to the public
Museums, Farmers Markets, & Other Reoccurring Events
Year Round: Mahaffey Museum Complex Mon thru Fri 8 am - 4 pm & Sat 9 am - 3 pm Mahaffey Museum Complex houses the rich history and contributions of the Military Police, Army Engineers, and Chemical Warfare Units. This complex is adjacent to the WWII Army Complex Museum which replicates Fort Leonard Wood as it was during the 1940’s and the Memorial Grove area. 14296 South Dakota Avenue, Building 1607 on Fort Leonard Wood, MO 65473 Closed on Federal Holidays Museums are free, but Post Access to FLW is required.
Every Saturday April - October: Old Stagecoach Stop Museum 10 am - 4 pm The oldest publicly accessible building in Pulaski County built by W.W. McDonald in the mid 1850's and contains 10 rooms of history that have been restored to a different significant time periods in the building's past. 106 N. Lynn Street in Waynesville, MO 65583 Busses, groups, and other visitors are also welcome by appointment. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated.
Every Saturday: *Pulaski County Farmers Market 8 am - 12 pm This weekly, year-round market features fresh produce, baked goods, live plants, crafts, pet items, kid vendors and other home-made goods. Local authors, special vendors & food trucks vary by season. Farmers Market Pavilion, near the Roubidoux Spring Campground in Waynesville, MO 65583 *Vendors and product availability dependent on weather and other factors
April 19th: (Every third Saturday) Free 5K Donut Run A free monthly 5K run begins at 8 am with free coffee and donuts after the run provided. Run at Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583 Free Event
Other Community Events Worth the Mention
April 11th- 3rd Annual Trivia Night 6:30pm-9:30pm Put your thinking cap on for Trivia Night! Lots of fun categories, the proceeds benefit the Community Betterment Grant. At Olde Oak Station Dixon, MO 65459. Entry fee required
April 13th: Songkran 12 pm - 4 pm Check out this Thai New Year’s/ Water Festival a community event for all ages. Be sure to bring your water guns, and wear your flower/tropical shirts. At Roubidoux Park in Waynesville, MO 65583. Free event
April 20th: Ruby's Landing Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Helicopter Candy Drop 11 am - 4 pm - A unique twist to an all-time favorite Easter activity. Come celebrate the holiday with an Easter Egg hunt for over 10,000 eggs, some will be dropped by helicopter! Ruby's Landing River Resort at 22474 Restful Lane in Waynesville, MO 65583. Entry fee per car required includes activities and food.
All of April: Month of the Military Child Lots of activities are happening on Fort Leonard Wood in celebration of the military child. Check out options like Bowling, the free Color Run, and more! Location and times vary. Post Access Is Required
Events to Look Forward To!
May 9th - Pulaski County Wellness Summit
May 23rd - 26th 36th Annual Mid American Freedom Rally
June 11th-14th Pulaski County Regional Fair
Check out the Pulaski County event calendar for some additional community happenings like:
Connecting Threads Classes, National Civics Bee, ASYMCA Father Daughter Dance, community meetings and classes, children’s events, night life events and more!
New events are added weekly!