Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott ~ 50-minute Narrated Tour

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Histori......More

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Historic Mansions * Beautiful 180-acre Gunn Park * US National Cemetery No. 1 * Old Congregational Church * Gordon Parks Museum * Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes * Historic Courtland Hotel * And, more! A great way to see the sites of the town and learn the history! Regular tour departure times are: Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm; Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Tours leave from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under. We can book tours other days & times for groups by appointment, call 620-223-3566 or email [email protected] to reserve a time for a group tour. Additional tour variations are available for special group reservation with an additional step-on guide providing a more in depth tour of the National Cemetery, an architectural tour, and more. Contact us with questions or for more information at 620-223-3566!

Pick up and drop off is at the Fort Scott Chamber 231 E. Wall 620.223.3566 No reservation required, just arrive at the Chamber 5-10 minutes before the time you want to take the tour. Although, if you are coming from out of town for the tour, it is al

Kid Friendly Fun House at Museum of Creativity

Kid Friendly Fun House at Museum of Creativity 102 S. National Ave. Click for Facebook event:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bw9nKtcuf/   Spooky season is here!  Take a stroll down our stairs into the......More

Kid Friendly Fun House at Museum of Creativity 102 S. National Ave. Click for Facebook event:  https://www.facebook.com/share/1Bw9nKtcuf/   Spooky season is here!  Take a stroll down our stairs into the creature corridor. You can expect to see some mild spooks, lots of fun and excitement. *There will be no jump, scares, strobe lights, or smoke. All decorations will be kid friendly. Upstairs, you will find fun Halloween themed crafts, and activities to do. Which include monster, sock puppets, and googly eye picture frames and games! Buy your tickets now! $10 for participants in $5 for chaperone museumofcreativity.net The kid friendly Funhouse, which includes the creature corridor as well as the listed crafts/activities will be available during normal business hours on October 23, 24, 25, 30 and 31   you there! Normal business hours are the following: Thursday 10 AM–7 PM Friday 10 AM–10 PM Saturday 10 AM–4 PM

Guest Home Estates Invites Trick-or-Treaters 1-4pm & 6-8pm

Guest Home Estates Invites Trick-or-Treaters 1-4pm & 6-8pm 737 S. Heylman St.   We have a few residents that are wanting to hand out candy to kids on Halloween! So if these pictures are on their doors they are going to hand out candy! The time to trick or treat i......More

Guest Home Estates Invites Trick-or-Treaters 1-4pm & 6-8pm 737 S. Heylman St.   We have a few residents that are wanting to hand out candy to kids on Halloween! So if these pictures are on their doors they are going to hand out candy! The time to trick or treat is going to be 1pm- 4pm and 6pm-8pm! Make sure to bring your family by to meet our awesome residents and get some candy! We have 11 residents in total!

Halloween on Horton

Trunk or Treat - First United Methodist Church

Join us for Trunk or Treat at the First United Methodist Church (the parking lot behind the church) as we celebrate "All Hallows Eve" with our friends and neighbors! There will be quick games for the kids, candy, and treats! For more questions please call the church off......More

Join us for Trunk or Treat at the First United Methodist Church (the parking lot behind the church) as we celebrate "All Hallows Eve" with our friends and neighbors! There will be quick games for the kids, candy, and treats! For more questions please call the church office at 620-223-1950

First United Methodist Church 301 s. National

Poplar Bulls & Band

ScareFest 2025 by Clark Street Lights - Fri & Sat in October, 753 Clark St.

ScareFest 2025 by Clark Street Lights Fridays & Saturdays in October, 753 Clark St.  

Iconography Retreat by The Artificers

Iconography Retreat Deposit of $150 due at Registration. Then $150 due at the start of The Retreat on November 1st 9:30am-5:30pm & November 2nd, 9:30am-5:30pm Click HERE......More

Iconography Retreat Deposit of $150 due at Registration. Then $150 due at the start of The Retreat on November 1st 9:30am-5:30pm & November 2nd, 9:30am-5:30pm Click HERE to sign up!   Step away from the noise and immerse in silence, color and prayer! Join Brenda Fox and rediscover the sacred through your own hands! Create an Icon of St. Michael: Writing Light Between the Worlds, in acrylics on November 1st (All Saints Day) and November 2nd (All Souls Day) at The Artificers from 9:30am-5:30pm, both days.   Why St. Michael? In Scripture and tradition, St. Michael stands as: Protector of Faith Defender of light against darkness Guide of souls to eternal peace To paint him is to pray with your hands, to let color, gold, and line become a language of faith.   In this retreat: Step by step guidance in creating your icon, All materials provided, Gentle teaching on the symbolism and prayer of the icon, Quiet reflection, community, and time for personal devotion.   You are invited, whether you come as an artist, a seeker, or simply one longing for silence and renewal, this retreat offers a space to rest in the rhythm of sacred art. We ask for a 50% payment at the time of registration, with the balance due at the start of the retreat. This help us gather materials and honor your commitment, while allowing flexibility for your planning and travel.

The Artificers 8 N. National Ave.

Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott ~ 50-minute Narrated Tour

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Histori......More

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Historic Mansions * Beautiful 180-acre Gunn Park * US National Cemetery No. 1 * Old Congregational Church * Gordon Parks Museum * Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes * Historic Courtland Hotel * And, more! A great way to see the sites of the town and learn the history! Regular tour departure times are: Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm; Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Tours leave from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under. We can book tours other days & times for groups by appointment, call 620-223-3566 or email [email protected] to reserve a time for a group tour. Additional tour variations are available for special group reservation with an additional step-on guide providing a more in depth tour of the National Cemetery, an architectural tour, and more. Contact us with questions or for more information at 620-223-3566!

Pick up and drop off is at the Fort Scott Chamber 231 E. Wall 620.223.3566 No reservation required, just arrive at the Chamber 5-10 minutes before the time you want to take the tour. Although, if you are coming from out of town for the tour, it is al

Bourbon County Commission Meetings - Weekly

Bourbon County Commission Meetings Weekly on Mondays, 5:30pm Bourbon County Courthouse 210 S. National Ave. Enter north doors, facing National Ave.

KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott every Tuesday 9am-4pm

FORT SCOTT WORKFORCE CENTER KANSASWORKS OFFICES IN FORT SCOTT EVERY TUESDAY 9AM TO 4PM Office is located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team 104 N. National Ave. For assistance outside of these hours, call the Pittsburg location at 620-231-4250.

Kiwanis Weekly Meeting

Kiwanis Weekly Meeting Every Tuesday, 12-1pm First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (lower level) (Tuesday Kiwanis weekly meeting is for the men's Kiwanis group, the Pioneer Kiwanis which is the women's group meets every Thursday form 12-1pm at First United Met......More

Kiwanis Weekly Meeting Every Tuesday, 12-1pm First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall (lower level) (Tuesday Kiwanis weekly meeting is for the men's Kiwanis group, the Pioneer Kiwanis which is the women's group meets every Thursday form 12-1pm at First United Methodist Church at 3rd & National Ave.)

City Commission Meeting 6pm-7pm

City Commission Meeting 

City Hall

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema! Grab your friends or family ~ you can't beat a movie in our local theater for three bucks! Follow the Fort Cinema Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/FortCinema3 Or, check out their website:  ......More

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema! Grab your friends or family ~ you can't beat a movie in our local theater for three bucks! Follow the Fort Cinema Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/FortCinema3 Or, check out their website:  http://www.fortcinema.com

VFW Taco Tuesday

VFW Post 1165 – Taco Tuesday VFW Post 1165 invites the community to join them every Tuesday, starting October 7th, 2025 at 6 PM for Taco Tuesday, the tastiest day of the week! Located at 1745 S. National Ave., this weekly event features affordable tacos—just 3 for $5 a......More

VFW Post 1165 – Taco Tuesday VFW Post 1165 invites the community to join them every Tuesday, starting October 7th, 2025 at 6 PM for Taco Tuesday, the tastiest day of the week! Located at 1745 S. National Ave., this weekly event features affordable tacos—just 3 for $5 and $1.50 each after. To-go orders are welcome with a $0.50 fee and a 6 taco minimum. It's a fun, flavorful way to support your local VFW and enjoy a great meal!

VFW Post 1165 1745 S. National Ave. Fort Scott, KS

Southeast Kansas Housing Conference

Southeast Kansas Housing Conference AGENDA: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Morning Session 9:15a.m. Advancing Housing through Advanced System Homes - Darin Luebbering 10:00a.m. Break 10:15a.m. microMansions, Mini but Mighty Housing - Abby Nelson 11:00a.m. Servin......More

Southeast Kansas Housing Conference AGENDA: Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Morning Session 9:15a.m. Advancing Housing through Advanced System Homes - Darin Luebbering 10:00a.m. Break 10:15a.m. microMansions, Mini but Mighty Housing - Abby Nelson 11:00a.m. Serving Up Coffey County Housing Initiatives - Ronda Gilbert, Executive Director Coffey County Housing Authority Noon Lunch/Break-out Sessions (C&S Traveling Kitchen) Afternoon Session 1:00p.m. Mike Beene - Kansas Department of Commerce, Assistant Secretary 2:00p.m. City of Coffeyville, KS Building Within - Ben Brubaker, City Manager 3:00p.m. Break 3:15p.m Trident 3D Homes, Living Outside the Traditional Box - Chris Stemler 4:45p.m. Wrapping Up Day 1 5:00p.m. Evening Social Chanute Country Club (511 S. Country Club Road, Chanute) to 6:30p.m. Thursday, November 6, 2025 8:30a.m. Breakfast 9:00a.m. Welcome Back from Patty Ann Sanborn, Southeast Kansas Inc. Executive Director Morning Session 9:15a.m. Community Mission for Improved Housing: A Grassroots Effort 10:00a.m. Break 10:15am. Rural ReDevelopment Group, Adaptive ReUse - Shane Lamb 11:00a.m. The Green Living Foundation of Neosho Memoria l- Anna Methvin, Director Noon Lunch/Break-out Sessions (Chicken Annie’s provided by Security 1st Title) Afternoon Session 1:00p.m. City of Independence, Kansas: A Small Town Addressing a Big Challenge - April Nutt, Executive Director Independence Housing Authority 2:30p.m. Closing Remarks by Patty Ann Sanborn, Southeast Kansas Inc. Executive Director

Lunch + Learn hosted by HBCAT: Social Media for Small Business

Lunch + Learn hosted by HBCAT:  Social Media for Small Business   Calling all small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community champions! Want to stand out online and stay top of mind in industry? This event is for you! Join us at 11:30am on Wednesday, Nov. 5 fo......More

Lunch + Learn hosted by HBCAT:  Social Media for Small Business   Calling all small business owners, entrepreneurs, and community champions! Want to stand out online and stay top of mind in industry? This event is for you! Join us at 11:30am on Wednesday, Nov. 5 for a special Lunch + Learn event featuring Brett Dalton, owner of Balloon Media, a Pittsburg-based social media service that specializes in small business content and messaging. Brett will discuss a variety of social media and communication topics, including: Content creation Brand voice Community campaigns Building an audience Driving engagement This event aims to give small business owners and community members a fresh perspective on how social media can drive sales, build brand loyalty, and bring communities together for a common purpose.    

Wednesday Writers at FS Public Library

WEDNESDAY WRITERS ~ all welcome with an interest in writing! Every Wednesday, 1:30-3pm at Fort Scott Public Library     201 S. National Ave.

Back To The Land: Homestead Herds: Practical Livestock for Everyday Farmers

Whether you're new to homesteading or looking to sharpen your small-scale farming skills, this series has something for everyone! Come to one session or to all of them!

Ag Building at Fort Scott Community College

Holiday Open House Shopping Event, Downtown & Around

Holiday Open House Shopping Event Downtown & Around Main Kick-off Event Thursday, November 6th, 5-8pm The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Holiday Open House Shopping event, Downtown & Around in Fort Scott.  The main event will take place Thu......More

Holiday Open House Shopping Event Downtown & Around Main Kick-off Event Thursday, November 6th, 5-8pm The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Annual Holiday Open House Shopping event, Downtown & Around in Fort Scott.  The main event will take place Thursday, November 6th from 5-8pm with festive refreshments, drawings & deals. Then, most stores will continue Open House on Friday & Saturday, too. List of participating retailers to come! Drawings, discounts, and treats await, while shoppers find unique apparel, gifts and holiday décor. Get out for the Annual Holiday Open House Shopping Event Thursday, November 6th through Saturday the 8th in Fort Scott.  

Chamber Coffee hosted by VFW

Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce! Hosted by the VFW 1745 S. National Ave. Hosted at a different member business or organization location each week.  The event starts at 8am, generally the first 20 minutes is minglin......More

Join us for the weekly Chamber Coffee of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce! Hosted by the VFW 1745 S. National Ave. Hosted at a different member business or organization location each week.  The event starts at 8am, generally the first 20 minutes is mingling & networking; followed by announcement of guests & new Chamber members; followed by remarks from the host business or organization; followed by a door prize drawing.  The Coffees usually end between 8:45-8:50am.

Pioneer Kiwanis Weekly Meeting

Pioneer Kiwanis Weekly Meeting Every Thursday, 12-1pm First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 3rd & National Ave. (Pioneer Kiwanis is the female Kiwanis group, the men's Kiwanis group meets every Tuesday from 12-1pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Presb......More

Pioneer Kiwanis Weekly Meeting Every Thursday, 12-1pm First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall 3rd & National Ave. (Pioneer Kiwanis is the female Kiwanis group, the men's Kiwanis group meets every Tuesday from 12-1pm in the Fellowship Hall of First Presbyterian Church, 3rd & Crawford St.)

Educational Event on StemWave at Presbyterian Village

Educational Event on StemWave at Presbyterian Village Join Fort Scott Presbyterian Village to discover a new way to heal - naturally Let’s talk pain relief! Fort Scott Presbyterian Village invites the community to a free educational event exploring StemWave, a cut......More

Educational Event on StemWave at Presbyterian Village Join Fort Scott Presbyterian Village to discover a new way to heal - naturally Let’s talk pain relief! Fort Scott Presbyterian Village invites the community to a free educational event exploring StemWave, a cutting-edge, non-invasive therapy that helps alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, and promote natural healing. The event will take place Thursday, November 6, 2025, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. Refreshments will be served. Guest speaker Kinede Jennings, FNP, founder of Blissful Aesthetics & Wellness, will lead the session. Jennings and her team specialize in a holistic approach to health and beauty, focusing on helping individuals look and feel their best from the inside out. She will discuss how StemWave technology can support a variety of conditions by improving range of motion and encouraging the body’s natural recovery processes. The program is part of Fort Scott Presbyterian Village’s Just Ask Lifelong Learning Series, which offers free educational opportunities for residents and the public to learn more about topics that support wellness, personal growth, and informed living. Registration is requested by October 30, 2025. To reserve your spot, contact Angela Carpenter at 620-223-5550 or email [email protected]. Media partners: You’re welcome to attend this session and cover it for your publications. We would also be grateful if you could promote this great event in your broadcasts, publications, and on your websites. ### Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, a Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America community, has been offering independent and assisted living apartments for seniors from southeast Kansas and southwest Missouri since 1994. Learn more at FortScottPresbyterianVillage.org.  Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization with 16 locations in Kansas, Missouri, and Colorado and a hospice in Farmington, Missouri. Learn more at PresbyterianManors.org.  

Peppermint Bark Class at The Kitchen

Peppermint Bark Class at The Kitchen   Kick off the holiday season with us! Ladies, grab your girlfriends and join us Thursday, November 6th for our first holiday cooking class of the season ? perfectly timed with the Chamber?s Holiday Open House downtown! ......More

Peppermint Bark Class at The Kitchen   Kick off the holiday season with us! Ladies, grab your girlfriends and join us Thursday, November 6th for our first holiday cooking class of the season ? perfectly timed with the Chamber?s Holiday Open House downtown! We?ll be making Peppermint Bark, sipping something sweet, and getting into the festive spirit together. It?s the perfect excuse to take a break from the busyness, laugh with friends, and make something beautiful (and delicious!) to take home. Space is limited, so DON'T wait! reserve your spot today! Click HERE.

BINGO hosted by the American Legion

BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month unless it falls on a holiday.  The September 15th BINGO is being moved to September 29th due to scheduling conflicts. Doors open at 6:00 and Bingo starts at 7:00. Join u......More

BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25 The 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month unless it falls on a holiday.  The September 15th BINGO is being moved to September 29th due to scheduling conflicts. Doors open at 6:00 and Bingo starts at 7:00. Join us at Memorial Hall. There will be concessions offered by the American Legion, so no outside food or beverages please.

Ornament Classes at The Artificers

Ornament Classes at The Artificers First Come, First Served. Walk-in ONLY! Nov 7th from 6-9pm Nov 8th from 10am-5pm

The Artificers 8 N. National Ave.

The Fantasticks by FSCC Theatre & Music Dept

FSCC Theatre & Music Department Presents The Fantasticks This is the 30th anniversary of the original performance! Nov 7-8th @7:30pm Nov 9th @2pm @ Ellis Fine Arts Center

FSCC Campus Ellis Fine Arts Center

Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott ~ 50-minute Narrated Tour

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Histori......More

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Historic Mansions * Beautiful 180-acre Gunn Park * US National Cemetery No. 1 * Old Congregational Church * Gordon Parks Museum * Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes * Historic Courtland Hotel * And, more! A great way to see the sites of the town and learn the history! Regular tour departure times are: Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm; Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Tours leave from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under. We can book tours other days & times for groups by appointment, call 620-223-3566 or email [email protected] to reserve a time for a group tour. Additional tour variations are available for special group reservation with an additional step-on guide providing a more in depth tour of the National Cemetery, an architectural tour, and more. Contact us with questions or for more information at 620-223-3566!

Pick up and drop off is at the Fort Scott Chamber 231 E. Wall 620.223.3566 No reservation required, just arrive at the Chamber 5-10 minutes before the time you want to take the tour. Although, if you are coming from out of town for the tour, it is al

First Fridays at The Artificers

FIRST FRIDAYS AT THE ARTIFICERS 8 N. National Ave. in Fort Scott 6-9pm the First Friday of each month Stop by to browse art, have some light refreshments, and enjoy good conversation! Hosted by Kate & Trent Freeman.

FSHS Football Regional - Location TBD

FSHS Football Regional - Location TBD

Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott ~ 50-minute Narrated Tour

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Histori......More

Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott, est. in 1842! You will pass by notable points of interest including: * Fort Scott National Historic Site * Downtown Historic District ~ Shops, Restaurants & Entertainment * Historic Mansions * Beautiful 180-acre Gunn Park * US National Cemetery No. 1 * Old Congregational Church * Gordon Parks Museum * Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes * Historic Courtland Hotel * And, more! A great way to see the sites of the town and learn the history! Regular tour departure times are: Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm; Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm. Tours leave from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St. $6 adults, $4 children 12 & under. We can book tours other days & times for groups by appointment, call 620-223-3566 or email [email protected] to reserve a time for a group tour. Additional tour variations are available for special group reservation with an additional step-on guide providing a more in depth tour of the National Cemetery, an architectural tour, and more. Contact us with questions or for more information at 620-223-3566!

Pick up and drop off is at the Fort Scott Chamber 231 E. Wall 620.223.3566 No reservation required, just arrive at the Chamber 5-10 minutes before the time you want to take the tour. Although, if you are coming from out of town for the tour, it is al

Ornament Classes at The Artificers

Ornament Classes at The Artificers First Come, First Served. Walk-in ONLY! Nov 7th from 6-9pm Nov 8th from 10am-5pm

The Artificers 8 N. National Ave.

Fall Festival by the Mary Queen of Angels Church

MATCH WEEK 2025!

MATCH WEEK! November 10th - 14th, 2025 The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas announce that November 10th-24th, 2025 is Match Week where donations made to the general Community Foundation fund or various funds establish......More

MATCH WEEK! November 10th - 14th, 2025 The Fort Scott Area Community Foundation and Community Foundation of Southeast Kansas announce that November 10th-24th, 2025 is Match Week where donations made to the general Community Foundation fund or various funds established with the foundation are eligible to be matched thanks to the Patterson Family Foundation. The Chamber is proud to note that donations are welcome to our Fort Scott Area Chamber Foundation fund which is one of the established funds! Donations to any of the funds may be made online during this week or in person at the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.  Checks may be made out to the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation and either note your desired fund in the memo, or include the form to select the funds you wish to donate to.  Your donation can be allocated to more than one fund if you desire. Donations of any amount are welcome! 

Bourbon County Commission Meetings - Weekly

Bourbon County Commission Meetings Weekly on Mondays, 5:30pm Bourbon County Courthouse 210 S. National Ave. Enter north doors, facing National Ave.