Free events in De Soto, MO

Connect with community members and local business owners over complimentary coffee at a laid-back meetup led by members of the Chamber board. The gathering takes place at LaLa's Roast and Bistro, with friendly conversation and easy networking. It happens every third Thursday of the month and welcomes everyone, no Chamber membership required.

Neat Stuff and Things hosts an open Magic free play session focused on casual matches and friendly meetups. Players can bring their decks and friends, enjoy tabletop games together, and play at no cost. Open tables are available whenever the shop is open, so people can also drop in to play Magic, Pokémon, or other games. It is a relaxed space to connect with fellow players and enjoy the hobby.

A free family event at De Soto Farmers Market invites families to team up for ten cooperative, carnival-style challenges set across playful stations. Complete every activity to earn a prize. Highlights include Frisbee Connect Four, a darts-style game using pool noodles, balloons, or pom poms, a lighthearted junk food toss with shower caps, shaving cream, and Cheetos, a bean bag challenge, a blindfolded Garden Escape minefield, Compost Scrabble, the Cookie Face Race, a Recipe Unscramble, a timed water cup relay that tests your ability to avoid spills, and a Hula Hoop Lasso. Donations will be accepted to help support Back to Play.

A participating vendor invites visitors to stop by and say hello at the Festus Farmers Market. It is a simple chance to meet them while taking in the market atmosphere.