Events in Union today

This event offers Commander play with free entry, and everyone who participates receives a free pack.

Reading picture books, singing songs, sharing rhymes and fingerplays, and making crafts come together to build pre-literacy skills that prepare children for kindergarten.

This relaxed art club invites participants to explore creativity, share ideas, and find inspiration in a supportive setting. It is open to artists of every skill level and is intended for ages 16 and older.

A monthly 5K pub run returns with support from Good News Brewing and Fleet Feet St. Louis. This edition features a professionally timed course on the Katy Trail that starts and finishes at Good News Brewing in Defiance, following an out and back route. An open start window helps accommodate after-work arrivals and keeps check-in relaxed. New for 2026, participants can expect no processing fees, a loyalty program, and age group categories on the leaderboards. Runners who are 21 or older receive a complimentary beer after finishing. Good News Brewing will extend bar hours and offer a pizza buffet for purchase, and optional event swag is available to buy during registration.

FNM Commander features more Commander action with no entry fee. Play to receive a pack, and there is also a chance to pick up a promo pack.

Explore Klondike Park alongside St. Charles County Park Rangers on a guided hike that blends stories about the park’s past with insights into local plants and wildlife. The route covers less than two miles at an easy to moderate pace and lasts about an hour. Trails include both paved and natural surface sections. Meet at the Klondike Meeting Facility near the front of the park. Advance registration is required.

Wrap up the season at Marthasville City Park with the final Concert in the Park, featuring a performance by Texas Giants at the pavilion. Food will be available before the music begins, and attendees are welcome to bring coolers and lawn chairs for a comfortable time in the park.

GameUphoria hosts weekly Star Wars Unlimited events with two ways to participate. The entry fee is $10 for the Primier option and $15 for Draft. Choose your preferred format and take part in organized play focused on this Star Wars card game.

At this pop up market at Double D Market, Chabanel Bakery features pizza crusts in both gluten free and regular options, along with treats that include gluten free and dairy free Texas sheet cake, carrot cake, Amish cinnamon, banana nut, blueberry lemon, and almond gooey butter cake.

Marking a milestone year, this family-friendly race offers 10K, approximately 5K, and 2K distances suited to both recreational participants and competitive athletes. The 10K and 5K are chip timed and travel a rolling route through Union, Missouri, culminating in a challenging climb to the top of Autumn Hill. Runners can opt to carry someone piggyback up the final stretch to earn extra finisher swag. No dogs are allowed on the course, except for service dogs. All proceeds benefit the Lance Purschke Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Union R-XI Foundation, a 501(c)(3), and contributions are tax-deductible. The event name pays tribute to Lance, whose daily post-school runs included Autumn Hill, where he inspired others to embrace the challenge and was the first known to carry a friend piggyback to the top.

Hosted by the Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce at the Pacific Youth Association Fields, this Community Kickball Tournament welcomes coed teams of at least eight players for a full day of friendly competition and outdoor fun. The winning team will choose a local charity to receive a portion of the event proceeds, adding a community-focused purpose to every game. Entry is $100 per team, and concessions will be available from the Pacific Youth Association. Teams can register through the Pacific Area Chamber of Commerce.

Admission is free at Frisella Nursery for a seasonal celebration filled with local flavor and family-friendly activities. Browse a marketplace of local vendors offering handmade gifts and baked treats that capture the spirit of autumn. Enjoy photo spots, drop-in classes, and special promotions running throughout the week. Explore pumpkins and mums at their peak, discover fall gifts, and find pumpkins displayed across the nursery. Kids can make and take a craft as a drop-in activity, and a scavenger hunt invites participants to track down all the monsters for a prize, with plenty of photo opportunities along the way. Saturday features added highlights including a showcase of local vendors, a new petting zoo by Meyer Mini Farm available that day only, and voting in a scarecrow contest featuring creations by the Frisella Nursery team. Fall Bingo with Juliana comes with music on the patio and several sessions, a drop-in fall porch pot class offers a hands-on seasonal project, and Tom’s Traveling Coffee Truck will be on site serving coffee while you shop.

A band is featured at this event.

An event is planned at Picadilly Par 1 in Union, MO, and the hosts look forward to seeing everyone.

Traditional music returns to Peers Store in the storied stretch of the Missouri River Valley between Hermann and the Confluence, where the Missouri River meets the Katy Trail. The performance unfolds amid river bluffs, farm fields, and towns shaped by the railroad, offering a scenic setting rooted in local history.

Good News Brewing Company in Defiance presents live acoustic music with a varied setlist spanning different styles. Expect an easygoing unplugged atmosphere and a mix of sounds throughout the performance.

Pony Bird's Annual Golf Tournament takes place at Pevely Farms Golf Course, presented by Renaissance Financial and Thomas Industrial Coatings. The event is known to sell out quickly, with both team entries and sponsorship opportunities available.

Free-to-play bar bingo brings a lively vibe to The Office Bar & Grill in Washington, Missouri. Enjoy a relaxed setting with food available, along with darts and pool for added fun, making it a welcoming outing for friends and coworkers.