Spring is slated to arrive on March 20th!  Let’s hope that “in like a lion, out like a lamb” thing is the real deal, because the “lion” part was the truth.  Here’s what is cooking in Cape Girardeau during the month of March.  

Local Eats

The Noon Optimist Club is hosting their annual Chili Day on Wednesday, March 4, and with (hopefully!) one last gasp of winter weather forecasted for this week, it’s the perfect time for a hot bowl of chili!  

Don’t miss the 77th Annual Lion’s Club Pancake Day Wednesday, March 11th at the Arena Building – it’s the longest running pancake day in the U.S.!  

Four Wheels

Join Cousin Carl for a tractor parade, an antique tractor pull and display, great food and farm toy show at the Cousin Carl Farm Show, Friday March 6th and Saturday March 7th. 

Smith’s Spring Collector Car Auction takes place at the Show Me Center March 6th and 7th. 

Cultural & Performing Arts

Stroll local galleries and shops open late at First Friday with the Arts in downtown Cape Girardeau, Friday March 6th.

“Mars” from the Planets and selections from the Star Wars Suite will transport you to galaxies far, far away at Symphonic Stars on Tuesday March 10th at the River Campus.

America’s original jazz dance company, Giordano Dance Chicago, takes the stage at the River Campus Tuesday, March 24th.  

From the underground dance clubs of 1950s Memphis, Tenn., comes a hot new Broadway musical – Memphis.  Art Cuisine is available before the show on Monday, March 20th, add this fun twist to your night on the town!  

If you’ve been waiting to hear Old St. Vincent’s Organ in action, here’s your chance – Southeast’s Department of Music presents an Organ Showcase on Sunday, March 22nd at 3 p.m. – and it’s free!  

More Happenings

Come learn all about animal babies in our state and how to reduce wildlife conflicts with these furry and feathered families at Nature Center at Night: Baby Boom on Thursday, March 12th at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center.

Find everything you need for your home and garden at the 2015 Heartland Home & Garden Show at the Show Me Center on Friday, March 20th – Sunday March 22nd.  

Queens, Fairy Godmothers and everyone in the kingdom are invited to bring their favorite princess to a Princess Tea benefitting SoutheastHealth Pediatrics on Saturday, March 28th.   

Also Open

Bollinger Mill State Historic Site

Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center

Crisp Museum

Discovery Playhouse

Fort D

Lazy L Safari Park

LeBounce

Lorimier Cemetery

Orange Monkey

Trail of Tears State Park

Wineries, Shops, Restaurants