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What To Do At The Lake This October: Charity Events, Boating, Fall Fests & More

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October is bringing a full slate of fun to Lake of the Ozarks, from community fundraisers and outdoor festivals to the annual Fall Harbor Hop.

Here’s what’s coming up around the Lake.

Lake Shoreline Cleanup With Young Professionals

Where: Dog Days Bar & Grill, Osage Beach

When: Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1 - 3 p.m.

Join Young Professionals at the Lake for an afternoon of shoreline conservation, community connection, and hands-on cleanup work.

Hughes Health Insurance Open Enrollment Open House

Where: Hughes Health Insurance Solutions, Osage Beach

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Stop by for fall treats, family fun, and help exploring 2027 health coverage options.

Fall Harbor Hop

Where: Various locations around the Lake

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (times vary by location)

Hop to checkpoints around the Lake, draw cards and build a poker hand during one of the Lake’s favorite fall boating traditions.

Image "495-139" from 2022 Fall Harbor Hop

2026 Fall Harbor Hop

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Saturday, October 10, 2026, 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Varies based on location)

Osage Beach Fall Festival

Where: Osage Beach City Park

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Bring the family for food trucks, vendors, bounce houses, a petting zoo, animal rescues, contests, and more fall fun.

Sudsy Supper Benefiting Lake Area Industries

Where: Lake Valley Country Club, Camdenton

When: Saturday, Oct. 10, 6 p.m.

Enjoy a benefit dinner supporting Lake Area Industries, which provides meaningful employment and services for adults with disabilities.

Annual Pink-Out Party

Where: The Encore Lakeside Grill & Sky Bar, Lake Ozark

When: Friday, Oct. 16, 5:30 p.m.

Wear pink for an evening of auctions, music from SoulRoot, and fundraising to support local cancer patients.

Fall Fest At Doctor’s Lawn & Landscape

Where: Doctor’s Lawn & Landscape, Sunrise Beach

When: Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Celebrate the season with fall activities, apple cider, food, games, raffle drawings, artwork, and seasonal shopping.

Helping Heroes Sporting Clay Tournament

Where: Missouri Trap Shooters Association, Linn Creek

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, registration at 8 a.m.; shoot starts at 9 a.m.

Support veterans through this sporting clay tournament benefiting the Heroes Outreach Program, with lunch, prizes, a silent auction, and live music by David Dunklee.

LOZ Stop Human Trafficking Coalition Halloween Gala

Where: Knights of Columbus

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 6 - 10 p.m.

This first annual Halloween Gala raises money to help start a long-term shelter for survivors, with appetizers, refreshments, a cash bar, and live music by Jackie Newton & Friends.

Captain Ron’s Kids Spooktacular

Where: Captain Ron’s, Sunrise Beach

When: Saturday, Oct. 25, 5 - 6:30 p.m.

Bring the little ghosts and goblins for an evening of treats from local businesses at this family-friendly Halloween event.

CADV Brunch: Buckles & Boots For Bravery

Where: The Lodge of Four Seasons, Lake Ozark

When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

CADV’s 25th annual brunch brings the community together to support survivors and the individuals and families served by the organization.

Dogwood Animal Shelter Golden Masquerade Gala

Where: Margaritaville Lake Resort, Osage Beach

When: Friday, Oct. 30, 5:30 p.m.

Celebrate Dogwood Animal Shelter’s 50th anniversary with dinner, dancing, auctions, a masquerade theme, and fundraising for the no-kill shelter.

Captain Ron’s Adult Halloween Party

Where: Captain Ron’s, Sunrise Beach

When: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5 p.m.

Dress in your best costume and head to Captain Ron’s for the 20th annual Adult Halloween Party at the Lake.

Whether you’re boating in the Harbor Hop, dressing up for Halloween, or supporting a local cause, October has plenty of reasons to get out around Lake of the Ozarks.

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