The Freedom Fest 5K Run/Walk is scheduled to begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, July 4, at the Warrensburg Train Depot. Register early to be guaranteed a T-shirt. The cost is $15 if registered by June 26 and $20 after June 26.

The Patriotic Children’s Parade is set for 9:30 a.m. at the Johnson County Courthouse. Registration and pre-parade events begin at 9:30 a.m. Decorate your wagons, trikes, bikes or yourself. Special prizes will be given to the top three entries. Bounce house, games, face painting and more will be provided before and after the parade. In case of... Read more »

The Star Spangled Swim is set for 1-5 p.m. at the Nassif Aquatic Center. There will be patriotic music and admission is half price.

Head coach Kyle Crookes and Mules baseball will be hosting their annual Junior Mule Camp July 6-8. The camp is open to participants ages 6-14. There will be basic instruction for beginners and more advanced instruction for older players. Every camper will receive instruction from UCM coaches and players and will play in a game... Read more »

Children can learn the different techniques to the art of tie dying from 10-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 7,  at the Warrensburg Community Center. Different styles, patters, and colors will be used to make unique T-shirts. Children are asked to bring two white shirts to use during the class. The event is designed for children ages... Read more »

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Warrensburg Main Street, and the City of Warrensburg have partnered together for the Love What’s Local Community Sidewalk Sale on Friday, July 10, and Saturday, July 11. More than 30 businesses throughout the Warrensburg area plan to participate in the sidewalk sale. Each participating business will have a Love What’s Local Community Sidewalk Sale... Read more »

Warrensburg Community Band will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, July 10, during Warrensburg Main Streets’ Sounds of Summer Concert Series on the Johnson County Courthouse lawn. Founded in 1985, The Warrensburg Community band is a volunteer band. The members range in ages from recent high school graduates to retirees. The Sounds of Summer Concert Series sponsors are the city of... Read more »

The Warrensburg Chamber of Commerce, Warrensburg Main Street, and the City of Warrensburg have partnered together for the Love What’s Local Community Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, July 11. More than 30 businesses throughout the Warrensburg area plan to participate in the sidewalk sale. Each participating business will have a Love What’s Local Community Sidewalk Sale flier in their window... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting Aqua Camp July 13-17. There will be swimming lessons, summertime crafts, games, water safety instruction each day. The camp will be held each day from 10 a.m.-noon and is open for children between the ages of 4 and 14. The fee is $45. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit... Read more »

The Cavaliers Drum & Bugle Corps, from Rosemont, Illinois, will perform alongside America’s top drum corps at the “Tour of Champions: Warrensburg” Monday, July 13, at Central Missouri University. The event begins at 7:30 p.m. at Central Missouri’s Walton Stadium. This is one of six “Tour of Champion” competitions this year. Each competition features some of... Read more »

The Kodaly Summer Institute is hosting a free concert at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, and 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, in the Hart Recital Hall inside the Utt Music Building at UCM. These concerts honor the Kodaly Level III class of conductors and Kodaly Summer Institute students in their closing ceremonies. Wednesday's concert will feature the... Read more »

Swimming Under the Stars will take place Wednesday, July 15; Wednesday, Aug. 5; and Friday, Aug. 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Nassif Aquatic Center. The fee is $5, and season pass holders get in free. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at 445 E. Gay St., or call 660-747-7178.

The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center will convert one of its basketball courts into an open archery range. Certified archery instructors will be available from 4-7 p.m. July 16, 23, and 30 to teach the basics. All equipment is provided. No personal equipment is allowed. The event is free. For more information, contact Michael Busekrus at busekrus@ucmo.edu.

The Kodaly Summer Institute is hosting a free concert at 4 p.m. Friday, July 17, in the Hart Recital Hall inside the Utt Music Building at UCM. The concert honors the Kodaly Level III class of conductors and Kodaly Summer Institute students in their closing ceremonies. Friday's concert features guest choral director Dr. W. Bryce Hayes... Read more »

Warrensburg Parks and Recreation is hosting a Pirate Party from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, July 18, at the Nassif Aquatic Center. There will be crafts, games and treasure hunts. The program is geared for children ages 2 to 8 and the cost is $10 per child. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor, at jayme.gee@warrensburg-mo.com, visit the Warrensburg Community Center at... Read more »

The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center will convert one of its basketball courts into an open archery range. Certified archery instructors will be available from 4-7 p.m. July 23, and 30 to teach the basics. All equipment is provided. No personal equipment is allowed. The event is free. For more information, contact Michael Busekrus at busekrus@ucmo.edu.

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation Department is marking Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month from 6-7:30 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Grover Memorial Park with games, bounce house and face painting. The event is free and moves to Nassif Aquatic Center at 7:30 p.m. for swimming and a dive-in movie. For more information, contact Jayme Gee, recreation supervisor,... Read more »

The Warrensburg High School class of 1980 reunion is set for 7 p.m. Friday, July 24, at Fitter's on Pine Street. The group will gather at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Reflections at the Hidden Pines Country Club. The cost is $15 per person and $30 per couple. To RSVP, send an email to class80whs@gmail.com.

My Oh My and The Nace Brothers will be performing at Warrensburg Main Street’s Sounds of Summer Concert Series on Pine Street at 7 p.m. Friday, July 24. Throughout the evening, food and beverages will be on sale at this open-container event. No outside beverages are allowed. My Oh My will open the concert at 7 p.m.... Read more »

University of Central Missouri President Chuck Ambrose and Mrs. Kris Ambrose will host the President's Lawn Concert Monday, July 27. The annual event was originally set to take place at Selmo Park but was moved to the Elliott Student Union Ballroom due to the expected high heat. UCM administrators will begin serving ice cream and cookies at... Read more »

Trails Regional Library in Warrensburg is hosting the program, Animal Avengers, Heroes of the Wild at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28. There will be a baby red kangaroo, a Hog Island boa constrictor and an African crested porcupine (world's largest porcupine). The library is located at 432 N. Holden St. For more information, call 660-747-9177.

The UCM Student Recreation and Wellness Center will convert one of its basketball courts into an open archery range. Certified archery instructors will be available from 4-7 p.m. July 30 to teach the basics. All equipment is provided. No personal equipment is allowed. The event is free. For more information, contact Michael Busekrus at busekrus@ucmo.edu.

The Warrensburg Parks and Recreation and 98.5 The Bar Triathlon is set for 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 1. Each athlete will swim 300 meters, bike 10 miles, and run a 5K. Prizes will be awarded. Register one week prior to the event to be guaranteed a T-shirt. Participants must register by noon the Friday before the race. The race... Read more »

The Warrensburg Animal Shelter is teaming up with Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Adopt-a-Pet.com from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 1-2 at the shelter located at 37 S.W. 101 Road for the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part of the Homes for Dogs Project, a national campaign hosted by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell... Read more »

The Warrensburg Animal Shelter is teaming up with Coldwell Banker Real Estate and Adopt-a-Pet.com from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 2 at the shelter located at 37 S.W. 101 Road for the Homes for Dogs National Pet Adoption Weekend. This nationwide event is part of the Homes for Dogs Project, a national campaign hosted by Adopt-a-Pet.com and Coldwell... Read more »