Good morning, Columbia.

Dozens of community members gathered outside the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturday morning for a free pumpkin smashing event hosted by the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture—using a trebuchet and baseball bats to show kids how to compost pumpkins after Halloween.

Girls on the Run hosted a fall 5K event—twelve schools from mid-Missouri joined the run to build community.

The Atlas Genius show at Rose Music Hall was canceled yesterday because visa-processing delays with U.S. customs stopped the band from arriving for their planned U.S. tour.

All Ticketmaster tickets were refunded—band and promoter plan to reschedule the performance for 2026.

Fulton Public Schools will offer a free EMT training course for high school seniors next semester & is partnering with the Callaway County Ambulance District to teach life-saving skills like using an AED.

About six students have already shown interest in the program, which will be held at the Ambulance District headquarters.

The CPS board will review the English learner and migrant education program and discuss Columbia Area Career Center renovations—along with filing information for board positions due Monday.

The U.S. 63/I-70 overpass will be closed for repairs from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Monday and Wednesday+traffic will be rerouted during these closures+ drivers should plan extra travel time.

Two World War II-era planes flew over Faurot Field before Mizzou's game against Texas A and M as the government shutdown halted the usual B-2 bombers; the aircraft came from the American Flight Museum in Topeka and included a C47 Dakota called Spooky and two CJ6 models that offered fans a distinct vintage sound.

Callaway Cares Bingo

5:30-7 p.m. — Holts Summit Lions Club — $1 per early bird game, $4 per game pack — Enjoy an evening of fun and games while supporting a good cause.

Intro to Vinyl Cutting Workshop

6-8 p.m. — MACCLab | A Community Makerspace — Class fee includes materials — Learn to use vinyl cutters and create your own MACCLab tote and chalkboard sign.

Missouri Farmers Union Annual Meeting

4-8 p.m. — Bradford Research Farm — $30 for MOFU Members, $70 for non-members — Connect with farmers and enjoy a locally sourced meal while learning from industry leaders.

Noah Bowman Concert

8 PM – 12 AM — The Blue Note — Cost not listed — Experience the sounds of Southern Oklahoma with a blend of Red Dirt, Southern Rock, and Country music.

American Ballet Theatre Performance

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Tickets available — Experience the dazzling performances of the ABT Studio Company showcasing a variety of ballet styles.

Prairie A&M Panthers vs. Missouri Tigers Basketball

7-8:30 p.m. — Mizzou Arena — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an exciting college basketball showdown between the Prairie A&M Panthers and the Missouri Tigers.

Hypoxia Training by the FAA

8 a.m. — Columbia Regional Airport — Free entry — Participate in an informative hypoxia training session designed for pilots.

Fall Choral Union Concert

7-9 p.m. — Jesse Hall Auditorium — Ticket prices vary — Experience a spectacular performance conducted by Dr. Andre Thomas with 250 singers and a full orchestra.

Priscilla Block Concert

6:00-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket info available — Experience an evening of captivating music with Priscilla Block.

JUMP - America's Van Halen Experience

8-9:30 p.m. — The Blue Note — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying tribute to Van Halen with one of the top up-and-coming tribute bands.