Local community events going on during Memorial Day Weekend

(KOAM) -- Memorial Day Weekend is almost here and organizations around the area are planning community events.

Missouri

NOEL:

• The River Ranch Resort is kicking off the holiday with a Memorial Weekend bash at the ranch. According to the organization, the bash will include camping, lodging, and floating.
  • 101 River Rd, Noel, Missouri
  • May 24 at 4 p.m. until May 28 at 8 a.m.

JOPLIN:

• The ROCC is hosting a Memorial Day BBQ and Bingo event.
  • 1402 S Main Street, Joplin, Missouri.
  • May 26 at 2 p.m.
• Midwestern Built Gym is honoring our nations heroes with an annual Memorial Day "Murph WOD". According to Allevents in Joplin, everyone is welcome.
  • 121 E 10th Street, Joplin, Missouri.
  • Heats kick off at 10:15 a.m.
• Heroes Museum
  • 20505 Old 66 Blvd, Joplin, Missouri
  • 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

WEBB CITY

• Mount Hope Cemetery is hosting a National Moment of Remembrance in honor of Memorial Day.
  • 3700 N Range Line Rd, Webb City, Missouri.
  • 3 p.m.

CARTHAGE:

• Midwestern Built Gym Carthage is honoring our nations heroes with a Memorial Day Murph and Community Day. According to the event page, attendees will be able to workout and then enjoy food and drinks during a corn hole tournament. The gym will be donating two various causes.
  • 418 Peachtree Drive, Carthage, Missouri.
  • May 27 at 9 a.m.

LAMAR:

• The Barton County Strength Club is hosting a Murph challenge. According to the event page, the challenge consisted of one mile, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, and 300 squats.
  • 175 SE 1st Lane, Lamar, Missouri.
  • June 1 at 9 a.m.

NEOSHO

• The Newton County Courthouse is hosting a Prayer on the Square for Memorial Day.
  • 123 E Main Street, Neosho, Missouri.
  • May 27 at 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Kansas

FORT SCOTT

• The Fort Scott National Cemetery and volunteers are placing mini flags on all headstones.
  • 900 East National Ave., Fort Scott, Kansas.
  • May 24 at 8:30 a.m.

PARSONS

• The City of Parsons is kicking off Memorial Weekend with the start of Katy Days.
• Activities Include:
  • 5K/1K
  • Pickleball, Disc golf, Cornhole, Volleyball, Horseshoe tournament
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Petting zoo
  • Displays, Food, and more.
• Forest Park
• May 24 - May 25

YATES CENTER

• The City of Yates Center is hosting Yates Center Days with a Memorial Day Service.
• Activities Include:
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • Pancake feed
  • Car show
  • Inflatables
  • Beer garden
  • Live music
  • Parade, and more.
• 110 N. Main, Yates Center, Kansas.
• May 24 - May 27

PITTSBURG

• Pittsburg State University has a memorial site that they community is welcome to visit.

CHANUTE

• The City of Chanute has a Veterans Memorial the community can visit.
  • 3401 S Santa Fe Ave. Chanute, Kansas.

Oklahoma

MIAMI

• G.A.R. Cemetery is honoring veterans with an annual Memorial Day Ceremony. According to the event page, refreshments will be served in the gazebo following the ceremony.
  • 2801 N Main Street, Miami, Oklahoma.
  • 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m.