Missouri Life October 2023

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Sources: CandyStore.com, Missourinet.com, U.S. News & World Report Gimme Candy The No. 1 Halloween candy for Missouri trick-or-treaters is the Milky Way candy bar, according to a survey conducted by CandyStore.com. That’s a departure from the national trend, which puts Reese’s peanut butter confections in the top spot. 725 Pounds That’s the weight of the pumpkin that won Nick Voss from St. Elizabeth a blue ribbon and bragging rights at this year’s Missouri State Fair. This is the fourth time in five years (with 2020 being the exception) that Nick has produced a state fair champion. Which Witch? According to a recent survey by U.S. News & World Report , witch costumes were the top choice for Halloween dress-up in Missouri, followed by dinosaurs and Spider-Man. Fall Spooktacular Here are some fun facts from our Halloween bag of treats. Explore It's Time To 5 Moonlight Madness - Downtown Village Square 6 – 8 & 13 – 15 " Blithe Spirit" - Presser Arts Center 17 ACCIS Fall Into Fashion - Audrain County 4-H Center 26 Girls' Night Out - Downtown Village Square October

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Holiday Parade - Downtown Village Square

2 United Credit Union Tree Lighting - 802 E. Breckenridge 8 Christmas At Graceland - Graceland Museum, 501 S. Muldrow 8-10 " Little Mermaid" - Presser Arts Center 9 82nd Annual Christmas Evensong - United Methodist Church 10 Simmons Stables Old Fashion Christmas - 701 W. Boulevard 14 Presser Pipes Christmas Concert - Presser Arts Center

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