Looking for a reason to bring the whole family downtown this fall? Check out this list of family-friendly fall activities written by our fall intern, Samantha!

Written by Southeast Missouri State University Student Guest Blogger Laura Williams This blog series is presented through a partnership between the Historic Preservation Commission of Cape Girardeau, the Historic Preservation Program at Southeast Missouri State University, and Old Town Cape. …
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There's plenty of free parking downtown, but why not walk? Here's 50 reasons we love how walkable #DowntownCG is!

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
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Super excited to be getting a sneak peek of the USS LST 325 Ship Memorial! It'll be here the the rest of the week and through the weekend! Visit cape.com/lst

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The USS LST 325 Ship Memorial is coming to town! Along with Tour de Cape (Girardeau), Tailgate Flea Market, Farm to Table, Cape Girardeau Heritage Days and more! Scope out the best available daily parking options ahead of time by viewing the map for the day(s) you plan to visit #DowntownCG!

It's fun to razz #DowntownCG business owner Dave Hutson about his Santa-like appearance, but did you know that his beard is beneficent? We're so lucky to have such a philanthropic man as a part of our organization. Thank you, Dave!

Old Town Cape, Inc. updated their cover photo.
Old Town Cape, Inc.'s photo.

There's plenty of free parking downtown, but why not walk? Here's 50 reasons we love how walkable #DowntownCG is!

From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
fastcoexist.com

Almost awards ceremony time here in #DowntownCG!

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The 39th Annual River Tales Classic Car Show starts at 9 this morning in #DowntownCG! The event is free for spectators!

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Headed downtown this weekend? Don't forget to bring a pair of unused socks for Socks4Blocks! You can drop them at City Church, Broadway Prescription Shop, The Bank of Missouri (Broadway branch), Codefi, Minglewood Brewery, Annie-Em's at Home, Cup 'N' Cork, our office, #TunesAtTwilight, Cape Riverfront Market and any other downtown Blocks 4 Socks participating business.

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Almost 40 years later and we're still in awe of the awesome cars that come! Join us downtown for the 39th Annual River Tales Classic Car Show on Sunday 9/18!

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We're heading inside tonight! Check out Kira Small at Southeast Missouri State University's Rose Theater. Don't forget to bring some new socks to donate to our United Way of Southeast Missouri Blocks 4 Socks sock drive! We'll give you an extra raffle ticket for the Cape Air giveaway for every pair you donate.

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We'll give you an extra raffle ticket for the Cape Air round-trip flight giveaway for every pair of new socks you donate tomorrow night at #TunesAtTwilight!

Can't make it to the last night of Tunes? Drop your socks at any of the following locations by the end of the day Monday: Minglewood Brewery, Cup 'N' Cork, Broadway Prescription Shop, United Way of Southeast Missouri, City Church, The Bank of Missouri (Broadway branch), Annie-Em's at Home, Codefi, Cape Riverfront Market or our office!

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Some super cool cars are already lined up for the cruise-in and ready for the The Race of the Century bikes to start rolling into #DowntownCG!

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#DowntownCG is buzzing with Southeast Missouri State University Family Weekend events! Bring your family down to see what's up downtown and stop in for a little shopping and a meal while they're in town!

12:00-5:00 pm American Queen Docking – Riverfront ParkFree; (http://www.visitcape.com/CalendarDetail.aspx?CalendarID=6994)
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More free family fun downtown today brought to you by United Way of Southeast Missouri! Don't forget to bring a pair of socks to donate to Blocks 4 Socks project while you're in #DowntownCG!

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The fair is fine, but this is free fun! Come sing, play, and celebrate our community and #UnitedDaysofCaringSEMO!