October Brings Color Changes and Halloween
Have you been wondering when and where to see the best fall colors in 2025?
With this 2025 fall folliage map and peak leaf color guide, you can discover 21 stunning leaf-peeping destinations and tips for catching peak foliage at just the right time.
Just click on this link 
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/
Here are a few fun things to do this month
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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