🎶 Pacific MO This Week: Sweet Rukus Friday, Shaw Trails, FCHS Fundraisers + Rental Update

pvavillage
Sep 9
2 min read

Golden end-of-summer vibes, live music downtown, perfect trail weather, and a great way to help local pets. Here’s what’s on tap!

Pro tip: Grab a patio seat next door at Pacific Brew Haus before the show.

🎸 Friday Night: Sunset on the Rails – Sweet Rukus (Free)

Close out summer with a little rhythm! On Friday, Sept 12, the band Sweet Rukus will light up Pacific Station Plaza with live music, dancing, and good vibes. It’s free, family-friendly, and the last concert of the season — so bring your lawn chairs, grab a bite at Pacific Brew Haus next door, and make a night of it under the stars.

When: Fri, Sept 12, 2025 • 5:30–9:00 PM
Where: Pacific Station Plaza, 216 S. 1st St., Pacific, MO 63069

Event page: https://www.pacificmo.org/event/sunset-on-the-rails

Pro tip: Grab a patio seat next door at Pacific Brew Haus before the show.

https://www.pacificbrewhaus.com/

🌿 Trail Weather Pick: Shaw Nature Reserve

If the golden September sunshine has you itching for fresh air, head to the Shaw Nature Reserve. Just a short drive from Pacific, you’ll find miles of trails winding through prairies, forests, and wildflower fields. It’s more than just a hike — the reserve also offers nature classes and educational programs that make it fun for kids and adults alike. Perfect weather, beautiful scenery, and a great way to reset before fall.

• Hours: Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (last entry 4:30 PM)

• Trails: 18+ miles across 2,400+ acres

Plan your visit: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plan-your-visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve

About the reserve: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/plan-your-visit/family-of-attractions/shaw-nature-reserve/about-shaw-nature-reserve

🐾 Help Local Pets: Franklin County Humane Society Fundraisers

Our neighbors at the Franklin County Humane Society need our help. They care for more than 1,100 pets each year, and rising costs are putting a strain on their mission.

You can pitch in by bidding in their Wine, Whiskers & Wags Online Auction (open now through Sept 27) or by supporting Begging in the Streets later this month. Every donation — whether it’s a raffle ticket, a coin drop, or a bid — helps keep tails wagging and saves lives.