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Cape Girardeau, MO
14Events this week
1Free things to do
74New spots
94New stories

● Checked Sunday, October 4, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Cape Girardeau

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 14 events, day by day →

All-levels Zumba

Monday 8:15am · Mercy Fitness Center

BOGO 1/2 off Thursdays

Thursday 11am · Scott City

Little Grassy Get Down 2026

Friday 3pm · Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center

Munz Golf Scramble

Saturday 8am · Union County Country Club

Colorfest Book Sale

Saturday 8am · Anna

New in Cape Girardeau

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hempies

Shopping

Local flair, dialed in: Hempies mixes comfy hats and beanies, stickers, and insulated bottles with legit heady glass pendants and shot glasses from artists like Eli Mazet, Goober Gabe, and R3G15.

hempies.com ↗

Belladona Salon

Beauty

Good hair, good mood: Belladona Salon is a full-service salon and day spa with a boutique, so you can book color, facials, waxing, or massage then snag a few Aveda goodies on the way out.

belladonasalons.com ↗

Vallarta Bar & Grill

Restaurants

Sizzle and jumbo margs: Vallarta Bar & Grill is that reliable spot for bold, familiar Mexican flavors in Cape, from sizzling fajitas and crisp tacos to cheesy enchiladas and loaded nachos, with happy hour specials, jumbo margaritas, and generous portions that make weeknights easier and gatherings a…

vallartabarandgrill.com ↗

Cape Girardeau’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Cape Girardeau’s best →

Most read in Cape Girardeau

The five stories Cape Girardeau readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Farm to Table event brings local flavors to downtown Cape Girardeau - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

    Old Town Cape, a popular tradition in downtown Cape Girardeau, will host its annual Revivify Farm to Table event on Spanish Street on Oct.

    Full story at kbsi23.com ↗

  2. Missouri and Kansas after dark: Here's where to see the night sky and observe nature

    Missouri and Kansas are home to a growing community of night-time enthusiasts who appreciate nature at night, particularly in the Kansas City region.

    Full story at kcur.org ↗

  3. Births 9-19-26

    Births occurred 9-19-26: Karsyn Ann, Kameron James and Katelyn Deann Christensen of Jackson, Saint Francis Medical Center, Jackson, and Alvin Lee Smith and DNyah Noel Mcclellon of Cape Girardeau, SaintFrancis Medical Center.

    Full story at semissourian.com ↗

  4. SEMO to Host Fall Career Expo Connecting Students with Futur...

    Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is set to host the Fall Career Expo, which aims to recruit students for internships and full-time positions.

    Full story at dailyjournalonline.com ↗

  5. Cape Girardeau City Engineer gives details on improvement plan along N. Sprigg Street

    Cape Girardeau City Engineer Jake Garrard has outlined a comprehensive improvement plan for North Sprigg Street, one of Cape Girardeaux's busiest corridors.

    Full story at kfvs12.com ↗

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