Happy weekend, Branson! In today’s happening-today edition: First ambulance blood program, a giant America 250 mural, and meet Thomas Jefferson + events worth checking out today & tomorrow.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A new trauma response: Taney County Ambulance District launched Southwest Missouri’s first prehospital blood program, partnering with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks to stock ambulances and start transfusions for patients with severe trauma -- see the trauma program details.
A patriotic tribute unveiled: Branson’s IMAX Entertainment Complex unveiled a giant mural for America’s 250th, featuring Washington, Lincoln, the Liberty Bell, the flag, and the Declaration of Independence, with painting that began in March -- view the America 250 mural.
Streamlined home transformation: Holly Jones Signature Homes launched this month, offering Branson-area vacation homeowners turnkey interior design, remodel oversight, furnishing coordination, and remote progress tracking for properties near Table Rock Lake -- explore the turnkey home launch.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Seafood, burgers, and chill: SS Dockside keeps it laid-back with big burgers, seafood boils seasoned how you like, and the crowd-favorite coconut and sweet pepper shrimp. When dinner needs to feel easy yet a little celebratory, add this spot to your weekly rotation and thank yourself later.
Staycation, upgraded: If home feels a little too… at home, sneak a mini-getaway at The Embers Glamping & RV Resort. Think treehouse-style tents, cozy tiny cabins, roomy RV sites, a heated pool, and pizza with local brews on site, all tucked near Table Rock Lake without leaving your Branson bubble.
Swing easy this week: Craving a low-stress hang that still scratches the competitive itch? The Social Birdy has pickleball courts, immersive golf simulator bays, and a PGA‑inspired 18‑hole putting course alongside chef‑driven eats and trivia nights, so you can rally, putt, or just post up with friends and call it cardio.
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05 — The event calendar Around town today & tomorrowOur favorite events going on the rest of this weekend. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🏷 Community-Wide Yard Sale @ White River Mountain Apartments (Hollister) | Saturday (6/20) at 7:00 AM – Think you know a bargain when you see one? The annual community-wide yard sale returns, where clutter becomes treasure, neighbors talk prices like pros, and you finally reunite lonely Tupperware with its lid. Tables go fast, so bring cash, patience, and your best poker face.
🇺 Meet Thomas Jefferson at Freedom Encounter @ Freedom Encounter Theater | Saturday (6/20) at 9:00 AM – As the big 250 on the Declaration creeps closer, Freedom Encounter Theater brings Thomas Jefferson to life with ace reenactor Steve Edenbo. Get a smart talk, an interactive Q&A, photos, family activities, and colonial-era bites for purchase, because history pairs nicely with snacks.
🎪 The Amazing Kids Show @ The Shepherd of the Hills | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Branson’s serving up a morning win with an all-new kids magic show where your little humans run the show, you just clap. Expect big laughs, interactive tricks, audience participation, and the kind of family fun that tires them out by lunch, grandparents included.
🥕 Saturday Farmers Market @ Vintage Paris Coffee (Hollister) | Saturday (6/20) at 10:00 AM – Saturday’s market is popping up at Vintage Paris in Hollister with homegrown veggies, local fruit, Ozark honey, baked goods, and soaps that smell like childhood summers. Peak small-town bragging rights, where you buy peaches, trade gossip, and accidentally make weekend plans.
🚒 Fundraiser: Fuel Our Heroes! @ Fuddruckers | Saturday (6/20) at 11:00 AM – This guilt-free dinner at Fuddruckers feeds you, then feeds support for local veterans and their families. Order your usual, let your tab pull double duty, and call it community service with fries. Easy, tasty, and actually helpful, which is my kind of multitasking.
🎶 Maddi Warren duo @ Lindwedel Winery | Saturday (6/20) at 3:00 PM – Patio weather calls for Lindwedel, because sometimes you want your heartbreak with tannins. Ozark duo Maddi Warren and Alli Butler deliver gritty country stories and haunting harmonies about love, loss, and the miles between, the kind you sip, not shotgun.
🐾 Wilds Unknown Pack Rush @ The Branson Dragon Game Store | Sunday (6/21) at 2:00 PM – If your idea of high adventure is shuffling cardboard and outwitting teenagers, The Branson Dragon is hosting a Lorcana Pack Rush where you buy two Wilds Unknown packs, shuffle them together, and play. Entry is free, just grab the packs, and promos come with participation. Live music & entertainment:
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
06 — The Branson report Weather forecastToday — High: 86°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 42%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 93. Southeast wind 0 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 89°F — Low: 70°F — Precip: 51%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 90%. This house is wildThis 2023 Lake Taneycomo retreat offers about 100 feet of shoreline, a rare level stroll to a private covered dock, and fully furnished turnkey convenience. Inside are quartz countertops, custom cabinetry, high-end appliances, a stone fireplace, and elevator access. The primary suite adds a soaking tub, double shower, and lakeside balcony, while the hot tub and boat lift elevate waterfront living.
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