Winter Garden Forum
Website: http://sites.google.com/site/thediscoverygardenclub/
It may still be cold outside but start planning your indoor and outdoor gardens with help from our experts.
Jeni Mae McKenzie has a background in landscaping and botany and is the owner of Ophelia’s Plants and Flowers. She will speak on “Houseplant Killers Anonymous,” assuring people that they can indeed grow thriving plants inside with a few tips and tricks.
Dr. Tim Evans is an Assistant Professor and Veterinary Toxicologist at University of Missouri-Columbia. He uses a mix of hand-on learning and humor to teach people of all ages about toxic plants and keeping pets safe. He will speak on “Pet-Friendly Gardens” and what plants are toxic to animals.
Presented by the Discovery Garden Club. Light refreshments served. Raffle prizes!
Whiskey, Wine and Welcome Home Fundraiser
This signature event brings together exceptional whiskey and wine tastings, delicious food pairings, live music, and a relaxed cigar patio for an unforgettable evening. Guests will explore tasting stations hosted by local partners. In partnership with Bar Vino & Bar Whiskey, sample new bourbon and wine varieties, and share in a night that blends great taste with meaningful impact.
Proceeds from the evening directly support programs that help Veterans move toward stability, opportunity, and hope. Your attendance strengthens a mission that restores dignity and changes lives. All-Inclusive Wine or Whiskey Passports are $75. Follow our Facebook Event Page for more details.
Register: https://wl.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E207156&id=60
COMO Mastermind 2026 Exclusive Event!
Website: http://comomastermind.org/
COMO Mastermind 2026 Exclusive Event! Learn how to creatively grow generational wealth from top real estate investors! Join us for a day of Real Estate Investment Strategies + Success!
Join us for a day of Real Estate Investment Strategies and Success, and experience COMO Mastermind!
Network, learn, and gain knowledge from market leading experts.
Event Timeline + Details:
Thursday, March 12th: Exclusive Private Dinner With Keynote Speakers!
5:00 PM VIP Welcome Networking
5:30 PM Dinner + Speaker Mingling
7:00 PM Happy Hour @ The Roof / Small-Group Networking
Limited VIP Tickets Available!
COMO Mastermind Day 1:
Enjoy a private evening in downtown Columbia, networking and learning from leading investors in a casual, small group setting!
What’s included:
- Exclusive Thursday VIP Dinner (private small-group networking with speakers)
- Chef’s curated flatbread dinner
- Close-access conversations with investors, lenders, entrepreneurs
Complimentary Happy Hour drink ticket
If you want deeper conversations, connections, and collaborations — VIP is where it happens.
Friday, March 13th: COMO MASTERMIND Conference Day:
- 9:00AM - 4:30PM
- Happy Hour to follow
COMO Mastermind Day 2:
Join us at The Broadway Doubletree Hotel in downtown Columbia, Missouri for a day full of expert-led Mastermind sessions featuring nationally recognized key note speakers, and well known, top real estate investors from around the country!
What’s included:
- Learn how to build your real estate portfolio to create generational wealth!
- Panel Style Discussion from Top Investors on traditional & non-traditional real estate investing strategies
- Sourcing, Strategizing, Scaling for quicker growth!
- Learn Tax Advantages & Savings to continue to help grow your wealth and protect your investments.
Networking Lunch & After Party Happy Hour at The Roof included!
What’s New for 2026?
This year’s event brings:
✔ A bigger regional audience (150+ attendees)
✔ A stronger national speaker lineup
✔ More actionable sessions
✔ Expanded networking opportunities
You’ll learn from industry experts who have built multi-million-dollar portfolios using smart systems, creative financing, and market-tested playbooks.
This year’s lineup includes incredible names like Sam Primm, Matt Brunner , Mike and Jae Scarpa , Matt Kresko, Peyton Gillis, Matt Kamp, Travis Wells, and Justin Dossey. We’re anticipating around 150 attendees from across the region!
Let's make 2026 your best year yet!
The District’s Onesie Pub Crawl 2026!
The District and Ironic Events welcome the newest event, The Onesie Pub Crawl to
downtown. Slip into your coziest (or craziest) onesie and crawl The District for a night of laughs and good
vibes!
Kicks off at 6:00 PM, crawl with the crew or wander at your own comfy pace — your call!
Sign in at every stop to be entered to win one of THREE $50 District Gift Cards. The more stops you hit,
the better your chances!
“It’s a new year and we wanted to bring people together to support our downtown businesses. What
better way to stay warm and support the local businesses than in a onesie!” states Nikki Reese the
Events & Business Coordinator for The District.
All participating stops will be posted on our website and Facebook event page.
Come for the onesies. Stay for the fun.
Please find more info: Onesie Pub Crawl Details
Ragtag Cinema Science on Screen
For the sixth year in a row, Ragtag Cinema joins cinemas nationwide for Science on Screen®, a grant-funded program that pairs films with short presentations from local experts in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Science on Screen events will occur monthly at Ragtag Cinema from January through April 2026.
For this season, Ragtag Cinema has selected Life in the Digital Age as their theme. The Digital Age has its origins in the mid-20th century and is characterized by the rapid expansion of information technology and the internet, which subsequently led to socioeconomic transformations that have influenced how people live, communicate, work, and interact with knowledge. The four films presented in this series will explore how digital technologies have shaped daily life.
The series begins on Tuesday, January 27th at 6:00 PM with WarGames (1983). This screening will be accompanied by a presentation from Cindy Dudenhoffer, Teaching Professor and Associate Director of the School of Information Science & Learning Technologies at the University of Missouri. Dr. Dudenhoffer's presentation, "When the Game Plays Back: WarGames, AI, and Ethical Control," will examine WarGames as an early cultural case study in AI ethics, long before concepts such as alignment, accountability, and human oversight became central to public and scholarly discourse.
Science on Screen is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre with major support from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Tickets and more information can be found at ragtagcinema.org.
Full Program
January 27, 2026
WarGames (1983) - A teenage computer nerd hacks into a military computer where he accidentally starts the countdown on World War 3 when he begins playing with war simulations.
February 24, 2026
You’ve Got Mail (1998) - A struggling independent bookseller and the owner of the corporate bookstore hate one another, but the two of them are engaged in an intense, anonymous Internet romance.
March 31, 2026
Searching (2018) - After his daughter goes missing, a father must uncover the secrets hidden within her laptop to find her in this hyper-modern thriller.
April 28, 2026
Tokyo Uber Blues (2021) - Unemployed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, filmmaker Taku Aoyagi becomes an Uber Eats rider and spends his days cycling through the empty streets of Tokyo.
Ragtag Cinema is an independent movie theater located on Hitt Street in Columbia, Missouri. The cinema is a project of the Ragtag Film Society, a nonprofit organization that uses cinema as a focal point to captivate and engage communities in immersive arts experiences that explore assumptions and elicit shared joy, wonder, and introspection.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Nutcracker Tea Party– Presented by Columbia Ballet
Join us for a magical afternoon at our Nutcracker Tea Party! Guests will enjoy sweet treats and tea, craft their own mini nutcracker, and dance the afternoon away at our festive Nutcracker dance party. Families will also have the chance to meet and take photos with beloved Nutcracker characters — a perfect holiday keepsake! Each guest will take home a special gift bag to remember this enchanting celebration of dance, holiday cheer, and community.
Activities Include:
• Sweet treats & tea
• Mini nutcracker decorating craft
• Photos with Nutcracker characters
• Festive holiday dance party
• Gift bags for all attendees
Ticket Information:
• Children: $35 (includes one complimentary raffle ticket)
• Adults: $20
• Additional raffle tickets available for purchase
✨ Use promo code EARLY by November 23rd to save $5 off each ticket! ✨
Wassail Stroll
The District's Wassail Stroll is back for the second year! Come explore The District and get your Wassail tastings from participating businesses! From 2-5pm you can taste Wassail samples at participating businesses. You will pick up a ballot from the business, then vote on your favorite wassail! The business who gets the most votes wins bragging rights and a poster to prove it!
Trivia & Brunch With Nclusion Plus at Hexagon Alley: Sponsored by Liberty Family Medicine
For just $12, your ticket includes 3 rounds of Drag Entertainment, the chance to test your knowledge in 4 rounds of Trivia, and the option to order dinner and enjoy your favorite drink from the Hexagon Alley kitchen. This is NOT a BYOB event; Food and beverages can be purchased from Hexagon Alley.
Drag Performances by:
Hostess: Venus O'Hara, Miss Gay Metropolitan America 2025
TBA
Special Guest: TBA
Special thanks to our event sponsors: Liberty Family Medicine for making this show possible. Liberty Family Medicine holds a BIZ Membership. Interested in becoming an Nclusion Plus Member? Explore our membership options today. https://www.nclusionplus.com/membership
This will be an in-person, family-friendly show suitable for all ages. Seating is limited, so get your tickets while they last. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the show starts promptly at 11:00 AM.
Ticket Link: https://www.nclusionplus.com/event-details/hexagon12132025
Elf the Musical
Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity.
Based on the beloved holiday film, Elf The Musical is a heartwarming and hilarious tale of Buddy, a human raised by elves at the North Pole, who sets off to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Bursting with joyful songs, festive spirit, and laugh-out-loud moments, this family-friendly musical is a delightful celebration of love, acceptance, and the magic of Christmas. Elf is the perfect holiday treat for audiences of all ages—spreading cheer by singing loud for all to hear!
Book by Thomas Meehan & Bob Martin
Music by Matthew Sklar
Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Based upon the New Line Cinema film written by David Berenbaum
Elf The Musical is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI).
All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI.
11 a.m. on Dec. 12 | 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 & 13 | 2 p.m. on Dec. 13 &14
Elf The Musical at The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College
Come Joins us!!
Friday December 12 at 7:30 p.m. Saturday December 13 2p.m. and 7:30 p.m. And lastly Sunday December 14 at 2 p.m.
Address: 100 Willis Ave, Columbia Mo, Mo 65202, United States
Book by Thomas Meehan and Bob Martin, Music by Matthew Sklar, Lyrics by Chad Beguelin
Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas.
Open to public
Family Friendly
Ticket/Pass Required
Mizzou New Music Ensemble with John Orfe
This Mizzou New Music Ensemble concert will feature the celebrated composer John Orfe.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Holiday Home Tour
2025 Missouri Symphony League Holiday Home Tour Presented by Mercedes Benz of Columbia
Saturday, Dec. 6: 10am - 5 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 7: 1-5pm
The Missouri Symphony League invites you to tour four beautiful Columbia homes decorated for the holidays.
PURCHASE TICKETS at www.themosy.org
Supporting Sponsors: EVORG Properties, LaBrunerie Financial, Restoration Eyecare
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Holiday Home Tour
Since 1984, The Missouri Symphony League has coordinated The Holiday Home Tour to bring holiday cheer to you and raise funds for The Missouri Symphony. Join us and visit four beautiful homes decked out for the season.
2025 Missouri Symphony League Holiday Home Tour Presented by Mercedes Benz of Columbia
Saturday, Dec. 6: 10am - 5 p.m. | Sunday, Dec. 7: 1-5pm
The Missouri Symphony League invites you to tour four beautiful Columbia homes decorated for the holidays.
PURCHASE TICKETS
Click here for more information on this year’s featured homes and past Holiday Home Tours.
Supporting Sponsors: EVORG Properties, LaBrunerie Financial, Restoration Eyecare
Living Windows Festival 2025
The District is full of holiday spirit and ready to welcome back our annual Living Windows Festival! Join us on Dec. 5th from 6-8 pm for live performances, open houses, shopping, stunning holiday decor all through The Distric. Enjoy Kenny Green’s roasted chestnuts in The Wishtree Courtyard! Christkindlemarkt at Günter Hans and Pics with Santa at Simmons Bank! See our participating businesses listed below!
Remember! FREE Horse Drawn Carriage rides provided by The District, every Saturday and Sunday the first three full weekends in December!
Parking is FREE in downtown garages after 6 pm. Parking is also FREE all weekend long, so come join the fun! It's good to be here!
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Small Business Saturday in The District
This Nov. 29, we want to share Shop Small Business Saturday® with you! It’s a holiday shopping tradition that celebrates small and local businesses like the ones in downtown Columbia. Enjoy the best deals of the season from your favorite downtown retailers, and remember that parking is free in garages on the weekends.
So mark your calendar for Nov. 29th — the Saturday after Thanksgiving — and get ready to Shop Small® with us. It's good to be here!
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Orr Street Studios
Junior Achievement in Central Missouri Presents: Merry Moments with Santa and Mrs. Claus.
Free photos, cookies and & JA educational materials.
Silent auction to benefit Junior Achievement in Central Missouri.
Fall Choral Union Concert
This concert will feature performances by the MU Choral Union. Tickets $23 - $29. Ticket price is inclusive of all taxes and fees. Inquiries can be directed to the University Concert Series at tickets@concertseries.org.
Lloyd Warden's A frame Jazz at Cafe Berlin
The monthly A frame Jazz Jam is an opportunity to give back to the jazz community here in Columbia.
The support over the years has been tremendous! What hipper place than Cafe Berlin to host this evening of jazz vibes each month!
The evening starts at 7:00 and goes till 10:00! Doors at the cafe open at 5 for folks wanting to dine and drink prior!
The House band will play the 1st set and the jazz jam will start at 8:00. A sign up sheet will be available.
House Band
Trevor Phillippe - saxes
Sam Luetkemeyer- piano
Bennett Howe - bass
Loyd Warden - drums
The artwork on the site is from David Stone Martin
Family Art Night
Come join CAL at the MU Family Impact Center for a night of family art fun. On November 19, Mary of the Columbia Art League will teach a free fall themed art class for families at 105 E. Ash ST, Second Floor, Columbia MO 65203. Class runs from 6pm to 7:30pm.
Where in the World Has the Library Been? The Public Library Movement in Columbia
Learn about your library's evolution, from the first attempt to establish services in the 1840s to the building of the current Columbia Public Library, headquarters of the Daniel Boone Regional Library system. Long-time staff member and genealogist Tim Dollens will discuss the library's many locations and the movers and shakers who wanted our community to be on the forefront of literacy and culture, building on our small town's "Athens of the West" reputation as we were home to the University of Missouri, Baptist Female College (now Stephens College) and Christian College (now Columbia College). Thank you to our event co-sponsor, Daniel Boone Regional Library.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
FREE Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
The horse-drawn carriages are back! And everyone LOVED Bill and Buster sooo much we’ve added another carriage! Welcome Dan & Buster and Bill & Mark!
Rides will start at 4 pm in the North Village Arts District in the Serendipity parking lot. Come early to grab your FREE tickets before they run out! Rides are free and open to the public, paid for by The District!
The rides will run every Saturday in November! Saturday and Sundays until the 21st of December!
Come join the holiday fun! #itsgoodtobehere
NO CARRIAGE RIDES SUNDAY NOVEMBER 30TH.
Maude Vintage 25th Anniversary!
Maude Vintage located in downtown Columbia, Missouri is celebrating 25 years of business on November 7th, 2025, 12PM-5PM. Come by the store at 9 N 10th Street for all your vintage clothing needs, anniversary deals and goodies!
Craft & Vendor Event
Come and start your holiday shopping at the American Legion. Homemade crafts and vendors to shop. Entry is free to the public. There will be a raffle to raise money for the Toys for Tots program. You are not required to be there to win the raffle items.