
October Brings Color Changes and Halloween
This month we have 2 Holidays
October 13 – Columbus Day
October 31 – Halloween


Pancakes
What could be better on a cool, fall morning than pancakes?!!! We have a couple of recipes that your entire family is sure to love.
Lemon Soufflé Pancakes
Ingredients:
3 eggs, separated
1 cup cottage cheese
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon maple syrup
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
warm maple syrup, for serving
Instructions:
Beat the egg whites until stiff, then set aside.
Combine in a food processor or blender the egg yolks, cottage cheese, flour, oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, maple syrup, baking powder, and salt, blending until smooth. Pour the batter into a bowl and fold in the egg whites.
Drop batter by spoonfuls onto a hot, greased griddle or skillet. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, or until bubbles form. Flip cakes and brown the other side.
Serve with warm maple syrup.
Pumpkin Oatmeal Pancakes
Ingredients/Substitutions:
Pumpkin Puree
Eggs
Milk – Almond milk, cashew milk, oat milk, soy, or regular milk are all wonderful options.
Vanilla extract
Maple syrup
Oat Flour – Oat flour is just finely ground oats. Feel free to make your own by blending rolled oats into a powder!
Baking powder/Salt
Pumpkin Pie Spice – Or ground cinnamon!
Instructions:
Whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, milk, vanilla, and maple syrup.
Add oat flour, baking powder, pumpkin spice, and a dash of salt.
Mix just until well combined.
Pour a scoop of batter onto a heated non-stick pan with oil or butter.
Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side over medium heat, or until golden brown.
Add your favorite toppings and enjoy!
TIP: Serve these with a cozy Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte!
https://cookieandkate.com/homemade-pumpkin-chai-latte/
Gateway Dueling Pianos at Scout Hall
Date & Location
Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 07:30 pm
418 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO
Doors: 7:00 P.M.
Show: 7:30 P.M.
All Ages / Indoor
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/gateway-dueling-pianos-at-scout-hall/200028806505245
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Project Hope 2025
Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri
Date & Location
Fri, 10 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm
Shawnee Park Center
835 South West End Boulevard, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/project-hope-2025/80001677420171
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Oktoberfest
Date & Location
Sat, 11 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
35 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Fresh produce, baked goods and food vendors, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products at the Cape Riverfront Market!
Music at the Market: Disco Optico
Entertainment: Henna Tattoos, Face Painting, & Hair Tinsel
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/oktoberfest/200027839809004
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Cape Riverfront Market
Date & Location
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 08:00 am to 12:00 pm
35 S Spanish St, Cape Girardeau, MO
Fresh produce, baked goods and food vendors, homemade crafts, and other artisanal products at the Cape Riverfront Market!
Music at the Market: Paul Smollen
Demo at the Market:
Entertainment: Henna Tattoos, Face Painting, & Hair Tinsel
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/cape-riverfront-market/200027894284346
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Oktoberfest ’25 at Annie Laurie’s!
Date & Location
Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 am to 02:00 pm
536 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/oktoberfest-25-at-annie-lauries/200028889909547
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Mystic Market of SEMO Fall 2025
Date & Location
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 10:00 am – Sun, 26 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Drury Plaza Hotel Cape Girardeau Conference Center
3351 Percy Dr, Cape Girardeau, MO
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/mystic-market-of-semo-fall-2025/200028042556456
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4th Annual Riverfront Fall Festival
Date & Location
Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 11:00 am to 06:00 pm
Water Street and Riverfront, Cape Girardeau, MO
Join us for a scenic autumn adventure at the Riverfront Fall Festival. Enjoy a day of fun, food, and festivities!
Activities include:
Kids zone
Live Entertainment
Biergarten
Food Trucks
Craft Vendors
https://allevents.in/cape-girardeau/4th-annual-riverfront-fall-festival/200027860638329
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