The Social Plug
Learn more about the events happening this week.
Missouri Nightmare Haunted Attraction 🏙️
Sponsor: Missouri Haunted Attraction
Hollow Grove, a forgotten little town in mid-Missouri, is where it began—where she began. Morgan Hurst had always been an outcast, branded strange and wicked simply because she was born into a family of morticians. Generation after generation, the Hursts had prepared the dead, and to the town that was reason enough to call her cursed. She wore their cruelty like a shroud, bitter, hopeless, seething with hate.
One night, inside the Hurst Funeral Home, Morgan leaned over a body with her scalpel. The blade split the flesh with practiced ease, just another cut, another corpse. But this night was different. From the wound oozed a thick black substance, threaded with streaks of red. It writhed as it poured out, coating her gloves, pulsing like a living thing. It breathed.
Morgan did not know the woman on her table had been a blood witch. With each drop of the seeping fluid, a sacrifice was completed, and the witch’s power seeped into Morgan’s veins. The black ichor evaporated into her skin, flooding her body. She collapsed, shrieking, her nails tearing through her own flesh as if she could rip the fire out from within.
When the agony subsided, Morgan was no longer herself. Smoke coiled from her skin, carrying the stench of sulfur and decay. Her eyes glowed an unnatural, burning white, and her lips twisted into a smile too cruel, too knowing. In her skull echoed whispers—promises of ruin, visions of Hollow Grove drowning in shadow.
Morgan opened her fists. From her palms spilled a tar-like slime, spreading across the funeral home in slick, quivering webs. It slithered into cracks, burrowing beneath the floorboards, sinking deep into the earth. The ground itself began to pulse with her curse, and what had long been buried clawed its way back from the soil.
The town went on, blind to their doom, until the corruption reached them. Invisible tendrils slithered into their lungs, choking their breath, gagging them on blood. Neighbors convulsed, their bodies twisting, reshaping into grotesque parodies of themselves. Hollow Grove had no warning, no chance to escape.
Morgan’s curse had taken root. The dead no longer slept, the living were no longer human. Hollow Grove belonged to her now—forever bound in the Curse of the Hurst.
Halloween Trail and Treat 🏙️
Sponsor: Americare Mill Creek Village
Join us for a spooktacular evening at Mill Creek Village’s 2nd Annual Halloween Trail! Open to the public, this family-friendly event invites kids (and kids at heart!) to walk our decorated trail, stop at festive tables and stations, and collect tricks and treats along the way.
✨ What to Expect:
A safe & fun trick-or-treat experience
Themed stations with candy and goodies
Smiles, costumes, and lots of Halloween spirit!
🎭 Costumes encouraged! Bring the whole family for a night of spooky fun.
📌 Admission: FREE – open to the community!
Spirts In The Sand Workshop 🏫
Sponsor: Minorities Mental Health Matters
This 90-minute workshop is for anyone wanting to do some self-reflection in a unique and creative way. It uses an expressive arts activity based on sandtray therapy, which helps bring about new ideas and perspectives on situations.
Participants will arrange miniatures (i.e., figurines and small toys) in sand to create their current life. They will then be asked to make any changes they would like to see. The activity can be used for problem-solving, goal-setting, or imagining possibilities. The results are often eye-opening!
2nd Annual Witches Wine & Dine 🏙️
Sponsor: Park and Restaurant and Bar
Join us Oct 30th for a magical dinner experience! $15 tickets for exclusive access to contests, prizes, specialty menus, and witchy fun.
Halloween Spooktacular at the Arcade District 🏙️
Sponsor: The Arcade District an Witches & Wizards Arcade
👻 Join Us for a Halloween Spooktacular at The Arcade District! 🎃
Get ready for a frightfully fun day filled with activities for all ages! Here's what we've got in store for you:
🎨 Pumpkin Painting kicks off at 3 pm – but hurry, it's first come, first serve until we run out!
🎭 Face Painting from 3:15 pm to 7:15 pm – Transform into your favorite spooky creature!
🧙♂️ Costume Contest on Stage – Show off your best Halloween costumes!
👶 Kids costume contest at 4:30 pm
🧛 Adults costume contest at 6:30 pm
🎬 Halloween Movies – 5 pm and 7 pm!
🍬 Free Candy for all our little ghouls and goblins!
Bring your friends, your family, and your best costumes for an evening filled with chills, thrills, and plenty of treats! We can't wait to see you there! 🕸️🦇
Halloween Uno Bracket Tournament 🏫
Sponsor: Gaines/Oldham Black Culture Center
Go head-to-head with fellow Tigers in an Epic Halloween Uno Bracket Tournament!
Columbia Entertainment Company: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 🏙️
Sponsor: Columbia Entertainment Company
In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation: a muscular man named “Rocky.”
That “Sweet Transvestite” and his motley crew did the “Time Warp” on Broadway in a 25th anniversary revival. Complete with sass from the audience, cascading toilet paper, and an array of other audience participation props, this deliberately kitschy rock ’n’ roll sci-fi gothic musical is more fun than ever!
2025 Woodland Craft Fair & Fun Fest 🏙️
Sponsor: City Garden School
Join us for 30+ Vendors, Food, Carnival Games, Face Painting, Musical Entertainment, Open House
Fall Into Art 🏙️
Sponsor: Columbia Art League
Fall into Art is a vibrant two-day festival celebrating local and regional artists, hosted by the Columbia Art League. This dynamic event showcases an incredible variety of fine art, handmade crafts, and unique gifts, perfect for art lovers and early holiday shoppers alike.
Fall into Art carefully curates a diverse selection of exceptional artisans and small businesses, focusing on handmade, made-in-the-US, non-perishable products to ensure a unique shopping experience. The selection committee evaluates applicants based on design, craftsmanship, location, and willingness to engage in marketing initiatives.
Whether you're looking to add a one-of-a-kind piece to your collection or simply soak in the creative energy, Fall into Art is the perfect way to welcome the season. Don’t miss this opportunity to support the arts and discover something truly special!
Truman's International Roar 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
Celebrate alongside student organizations who help showcase the Mizzou community! Join CAPB and the Missouri International Student Council (MISC) for an evening of fun activities, free food, and exploring the world around us.
Dia De Los Muertos Halloween 🏙️
Sponsor: The Blue Note
Event Location
The Blue Note
Event Date
Saturday, November 01
Event Times
Event Starts 9:00 pm
18+
Programming #7: Dream Catchers 🏫
Sponsor: Dream Outside the Box
The dreamers will enjoy making their very own dream catchers using colorful strings, beads, and feathers. As they weave their designs, kids will learn about the tradition of dream catchers while expressing their creativity.
Sip and Paint with Sips 🏫
Sponsor: Missouri Students Association
Participate in a sip and paint with Sips. We will provide paint and canvases for participants to take home. Additionally, we will have goodie bags for attendees.
Meet the Faces: Tour Team Fair 🏫
Sponsor: FITS
Students will get the chance to explore different campus organizations as each one sets up a trifold and table display. After visiting, you can join a conversation highlighting the featured organization, with a follow-up help session on interview tips held a couple of weeks later.
Flu Clinic: GOBCC 🏫
Sponsor: Student Health & Well-being
Stay healthy! Get your flu shot right on-campus. Available to Mizzou students (bring your student ID) and faculty and staff (bring valid insurance). No registration required.
VSA Bake Sale 🏫
Sponsor: Vietnamese Student Association
The Vietnamese Student Association is hosting a bake sale to raise funds for the Vietnam Assistance for the Handicap, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities in Vietnam through rehabilitation, education, and employment programs. The event will feature homemade Asian-inspired desserts including matcha strawberry white chocolate chip cookies, coffee marble caramel brownies, and ube mini cakes. The bake sale will be held at the info tables 1 and 2 at the student center, one displaying the baked goods and the other for tabling about VSA.
Boo N' View: The Rocky Horror Picture Show 🏙️
Sponsor: The Blue Note
Come on Columbia, let’s do the time warp again! When the phenomenon known as the Rocky Horror Picture Show swept the nation in the mid-1970s, the Blue Note was Ground Zero for all the happy freaks who would dress up and throw rice at screenings of the cult classic film.
Wine & Dine With the Dolls @Blufftop Bistro 🏙️
Sponsor: NClusion Plus
Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with fabulous performances and delicious cuisine! Wine and Dine with the Dolls at the Blufftop Bistro is always hosted by Artemis Grey, Miss Gay St. Louis USA 2025. Indulge in delicious food, refreshing drinks, and captivating drag performances in a beautiful blufftop venue.
Destin Conrad 🏙️
Sponsor: The Blue Note
Event Location
The Blue Note
Event Date
Friday, October 24
Event Times
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Event Starts 8:00 pm
All Ages
Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association Legacy of Love Gala 🏙️
Sponsor: Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association
Join the Central Missouri Foster Care & Adoption Association for an elegant evening of dinner, cocktails, live music, live and silent auctions, and uplifting stories of hope. Proceeds benefit children and families served by CMFCAA across a 24-county area.
Haunted Museum 🏙️
Sponsor: Museum of Art & Archaeology
Visit the Museum of Art & Archeology on Friday, October 24th, 4-6 p.m. for tricks, treats and spooky tours! Costumes are encouraged but not required. This event is free and open to the community of all ages!
Mizzou vs. Auburn Watch Party 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
Join us for a thrilling football watch party as Mizzou takes on Auburn! Catch every play, cheer with fellow fans, and enjoy some delicious Raising Cane’s chicken while we watch the game on the big screen. Don’t miss it! 🏈🐯🍗
Doors Open 5:30, Kick off set for 6pm or 6:45pm
The Campus Activities Programming Board, RHA, and Mizzou Athletics are hosting a watch party at The Columns Club for Mizzou students.
cAAArnival 🏫
Sponsor: Asian American Association
Social event hosted by the Asian American Association in collaboration with other organizations on campus, featuring games and prizes, as well as a costume contest to celebrate Halloween!
MAM x SHPE Volunteering at The Food Bank 🏫
Sponsor: Mixed at Mizzou
Join Mixed at Mizzou and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers on Saturday, October 18th from 11am-1pm at the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri! Please be attentive to both group's social media and GroupMe chats for the sign-up link!
Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival 🏙️
Sponsor: The Center for Agroforestry University of Missouri
The Missouri Chestnut Roast Festival is a one-of-a-kind event that brings together members of our vibrant agroforestry community to enjoy the fruits of our labor in advancing agroforestry in our region and beyond. The Chestnut Roast is always free, family-friendly, and open to the public.
Sample chestnuts prepared three ways, take a hay wagon ride to our black walnut / pumpkin patch alley cropping orchard, purchase specialty crops at our agroforestry farmers market, and grab lunch catered by Columbia’s beloved Pasta La Fata. Please note that some of our vendors will be cash only.
Christina Bohn Memorial 5K 2025 for PMDD Awareness 🏙️
Sponsor: Christina Bohn Foundation
The Christina Bohn Memorial 5K for PMDD Awareness is a timed run, or it can be walked at your leisure. It is hosted by the Christina Bohn Foundation and is partnering with the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD) Ignite Your Fight Series. The Christina Bohn Foundation and IAPMD are non-profit, 501(c)(3) organizations dedicated to raising awareness of and supporting those with Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME).
FRC Professional Development presentation 🏫
Sponsor: NSBE
Have Career Center come and talk about tips for interviews/ internships etc.
Tech N9NE 🏙️
Sponsor: Rose Music Hall
Event Location
Rose Park
Event Date
Thursday, October 16
Event Times
Doors Open 7:00 pm
Event Starts 8:00 pm
All Ages
Sip & Shop at City Boutique 🏙️
Sponsor: City of Refuge
Shop (and sip!) with a purpose- Thrift finds from City boutique, a pop-up guest from our Global Artisans program, wine from Les Bourgeois, and City Cuisine will be open for dinner.
Karaoke Night 🏫
Sponsor: NABJ
NABJ MINI WEEK coming to a campus near YOU!
Come celebrate our organization with fun activities all next week! Save the dates and we’ll see you there!
JSA x AAC Presents: Ponyo 🏫
Sponsor: Japanese Student Association at University of Missouri
A movie night filled with snacks, drinks and a screening of Studio Ghibli's Ponyo.
VCC Presents: Calling All Creatives! 🏫
Sponsor: Visual Communications Club
Hear from a variety of Creatives from KC, STL, NYC, and beyond to learn more about what it looks like to be a creative post-grad. Come prepared with questions for this open-ended Q&A panel!
Goat Yoga at Pierpont General Store 🏙️
Sponsor: Goat Yoga of MO
Goat Yoga at Pierpont General Store in Columbia, MO! Located in the heart of beautiful Rock Bridge State Park. Part Yoga, Part Animal Assisted Therapy. Take part in this unique and memorable experience. No yoga experience needed. You can disconnect from day to day stress and experience beautiful, unique location and these sweet animals. Come early or stay later for drinks and food (not included with purchase of a goat yoga ticket)!
Please arrive at least 15 minutes early for registration. You can bring your own mat, or rent one for $5. Check off an item on your bucket list by experiencing Goat Yoga of MO at Pierpont General Store!
Craft Your Community 🏫
Sponsor: Women's Center
Craft Your Community has been a social knitting group since World War II. Join us every Wednesday from 4–6 p.m. as we carry on the tradition. This welcoming event invites people of all skill levels to knit, crochet, sew, embroider, and more. Come share your triumphs, troubleshoot your challenges, and connect with fellow fiber artists who speak your language.
Mizzou Housing Fair 🏫
Sponsor: Off-Campus Student Services
The goal of this fair is to provide a low-pressure environment for students to explore various housing options and check out important resources for living off-campus.
Spades 101 🏫
Sponsor: NABJ
NABJ MINI WEEK coming to a campus near YOU!
Come celebrate our organization with fun activities all next week! Save the dates and we’ll see you there!
Community and Cuisine: Fusion Fiesta 🏫
Sponsor: Campus Activities Programming Board (CAPB)
Enjoy vibrant music and authentic flavors from a local favorite, Fusion Fiesta (formerly Taqueria Don Pancho), as we come together to celebrate community and connection!
Find us on Triangle Space from 4-6pm.
NABJ Movie Night 🏫
Sponsor: NABJ
Come celebrate our organization with fun activities all next week! Save the dates and we’ll see you there!
NABA Management 101 🏫
Sponsor: National Association of Black Accountants
Upcoming meeting schedule for the next month of NABA
M.U.S.E. Speed “Date or Die” 👻🎃 🏫
Sponsor: Mizzou Black Creatives
Are you brave enough to venture into creative connections after dark? Step into the shadows of possibility…
Join the M.U.S.E. Speed Dating event! 🗓 October 13th 📍 Arts & Science Building Rm 102 🕔 5–7 PM
Connect with mentors or mentees who eerily resonate with your vibe, and explore hauntingly beautiful mediums you can wield in your art journey—both in and out of school. 🖤🕯️🖋️📷
Don’t ghost this chance to build your creative fam, let’s conjure inspiration together. 💀✨
ASA Bake Sale 🏫
Sponsor: ASA
In order to generate funds to run our events and programming, the African Student Association will be selling baked goods like brookies, cookies and Oreo balls at the student center.
Woofstock 🏙️
Sponsor: Columbia Second Chance
Get ready for a pawsitively groovy time at Woofstock, Columbia Second Chance’s annual music and pet celebration! Join us at the beautiful Lakeside Ashland for a day filled with live music, local vendors and fun activities for the whole family—furry friends included!
Second Saturdays 🏙️
Sponsor: Rocheport MO
Join us in Rocheport for a fun, family-friendly time
Free to attend, enjoy variety of rotating and staple vendors each weekend.
Trivia & Brunch @ Hexagon Alley 🏙️
Sponsor: Hexagon Alley, NClusion Plus & Liberty Family Medicine
For just $12, your ticket includes 3 rounds of Drag Entertainment, the chance to test your knowledge in 4 rounds of Trivia, and the option to order dinner and enjoy your favorite drink from the Hexagon Alley kitchen. This is NOT a BYOB event; Food and beverages can be purchased from Hexagon Alley.