March 2012

Don’t miss the 2012 AMF Free Bowling For Kids Summer Program this year!

Summer Unplugged kids (15 and under) can bowl two free games per day, all summer long! Shoe rental is not included.

Sign up begins April 1, 2012, but it looks like you can sign up now!  After signing up you’ll be able to print your vouchers on May 14, 2012.

Adults can purchase an AMF Summer Pass for just $29.95.  It includes two games per day for you and up to three guests.

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Saturday, March 31, 2012.

Free Spring Movie! Yogi Bear 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Forum 8, Columbia
Capital 8, Jefferson City
Check out a movie for free at Goodrich Quality Theatres on Saturday and Sundays through April 29! Everyone is free!

Lego Land 9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Unleash your three-dimensional creative genius using Lego bricks, markers and paper. Ages 6 and older.

Orscheln Free Kids Clinic 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Orscheln Farm & Home
Make a free wind chime! All supplies are provided.

Free Photo with the Easter Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Walmart Stores
Get a free 5×7 photo curtesy of Walmart Photo on Saturday and Sunday.

Hy-Vee Kids Cooking Club: Easter Eats 1:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Conley Road Hy-Vee,
Bring your kids to this fun-filled cooking class with Cassie. We will be making fun and delicious treats for Eastertime! This class is designed for children ages 4-10 and includes basic cooking skills and techniques. Please call 573-442-7703 or e-mail Cassie at Cmcclellan@hy-vee.com to register for this event. Please register early as space is limited and please let us know of any food allergies and/or intolerances.

Free Bunny Photos 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Craft: Free Magnetic Egg Photo Frame 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Make a Magnetic Egg Photo Frame!

Ashland Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m.
Ashland City Park
Enjoy the Ashland Egg Hunt at the City Park. Ages 8 and under. Free!

Bass Pro Easter Egg Hunt! 1:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Hunt starts at 1:00 p.m. Find 5 eggs and return for candy! Ages 2-10.

Terra Cotta Spring Butterfly Clay Pot Craft 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Michael’s Stores
Make-it take-it with purchase of clay pot. While supplies last, ages 3 & up.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Free Spring Movie! Yogi Bear 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Forum 8, Columbia
Capital 8, Jefferson City
Check out a movie for free at Goodrich Quality Theatres on Saturday and Sundays through April 29! Everyone is free!

Free Photo with the Easter Bunny 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Walmart Stores
Get a free 5×7 photo curtesy of Walmart Photo on Saturday and Sunday.

Craft: Free Magnetic Egg Photo Frame 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Make a Magnetic Egg Photo Frame!

Free Bunny Photos 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Bass Pro Easter Egg Hunt! 1:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Hunt starts at 1:00 p.m. Find 5 eggs and return for candy! Ages 2-10.

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Michael’s will be hosting a make-it take-it event on Saturday, March 31, 2012.   Each child will be able to make a Terra Cotta Spring Butterfly Clay Pot. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

  • Where: Michael’s Arts & Crafts
  • When: March 31, 2012 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Cost: Free with purchase
  • Event Contact: 573-445-6009
  • Event WebsiteWebsite
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Stop by Orscheln Farm & Home on Saturday to make a free wind chime! All supplies are provided!

  • Where: Orscheln Farm & Home
  • When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Website: Website
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Mid-Mo Kids Easter Guide: 2012

by Mid-Mo Kids Guide

Peter Cottontail loves to make a few stops in mid-Missouri at Eastertime! Find out what fun events are happening to celebrate Easter!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

Free Bunny Photos 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Craft: Free Magnetic Egg Photo Frame 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Make a Magnetic Egg Photo Frame!

Ashland Easter Egg Hunt 1:00 p.m.
Ashland City Park
Enjoy the Ashland Egg Hunt at the City Park. Ages 8 and under. Free!

Bass Pro Easter Egg Hunt! 1:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Hunt starts at 1:00 p.m. Find 5 eggs and return for candy! Ages 2-10.

Terra Cotta Spring Butterfly Clay Pot Craft 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Michael’s Stores
Make-it take-it with purchase of clay pot. While supplies last, ages 3 & up.

Sunday, April 1, 2012

Craft: Free Magnetic Egg Photo Frame 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Make a Magnetic Egg Photo Frame!

Free Bunny Photos 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Bass Pro Easter Egg Hunt! 1:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Hunt starts at 1:00 p.m. Find 5 eggs and return for candy! Ages 2-10.

Monday, April 2, 2012 – Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Free Bunny Photos 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Thursday, April 5, 2012

Holts Summit Annual Easter Egg Hunt 6:00 p.m.
Hibernia Station Park next to North School
Don’t miss the Holts Summit Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Have questions? Call City Hall at 896-5600!

Free Bunny Photos 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Register by April 2
Riechmann Pavilion at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia
Get your flashlight and basket ready for the annual Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt! Win prizes! Parks and Recreation is teaming up with Mizzou’s Parks, Recreation and Tourism students to bring the community this event. Cost is $7 per child. Pre-registration required. Times vary by age:
Ages 3-5: 7:30 p.m.
Ages 6-7: 7:45 p.m.
Ages 8-10: 8:00 p.m.

Friday, April 6, 2012

Craft: Decorate an Egg or Paint a Suncatcher 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Decorate an egg or paint a suncatcher for free!

Free Bunny Photos 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Easter Bunny at Hy-Vee 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Hy-Vee, Jefferson City
The Easter Bunny will be visiting your local Jefferson City Hy-Vee! Meet the Easter Bunny at customer service and have your picture taken with him. Several photo packages are offered.

Free Bunny Photos 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

Spring Fest 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Columbia Mall
Free family fun at the Spring Kids Fest! Kids ages 2-12 can enjoy face painting, crafts, games, music, dancing, prizes, and more! The Easter Bunny will also make a special appearance!

Jefferson City Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Times vary by age
Memorial Park, Jefferson City
This special event will be open to children ages 2 to 7 years old.
Children will be divided into three age groups and the park will be ­divided into three sections. Children ages 2 and 3 will begin their hunt at 11:00 a.m.; ages 4 and 5 at 11:10 a.m. and ages 6 and 7 at 11:20 a.m. Parents will not be allowed in the hunting area except for the 2 and 3 year old area. Registration fee is $1 per child and will be accepted at the park the day of the event. All proceeds go to benefit other community projects in Jefferson City.

Egg Hunt Eggstravaganza (ages 12 & under) 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Douglass Park in Columbia, FREE
Bring your children out for a fun candy-filled egg hunt before Easter. There will be 3 separate hunts designated by age. Other activities on hand will include coloring, face painting, toss games, and more. Hunt will begin at 12:45 pm. In case of rain, we will be on hand to give away candy under the shelter.
Note: Please call 874-6378 if you or your organization would like to volunteer by hosting a game or activity.

Craft: Decorate an Egg or Paint a Suncatcher 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Decorate an egg or paint a suncatcher for free!

Easter Egg Hunt and Ride
Mid-America Harley Davidson
5704 Freedom Drive, Columbia, MO
First Annual Easter Egg Hunt and Ride! Family-friendly event with filled Easter eggs! Call 573-875-4444 for more information.

Sunday, April 8, 2012

Arrow Rock Easter Parade & Egg Hunt
Arrow Rock, Missouri
Make-your-own hat activity at 12 p.m. Easter bunny at 2 p.m. Lots of prizes! Parade & egg hunt at the conclusion of the parade!

Craft: Decorate an Egg or Paint a Suncatcher 12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Decorate an egg or paint a suncatcher for free!

Bass Pro Easter Egg Hunt! 1:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. at the main entrance. Hunt starts at 1:00 p.m. Find 5 eggs ard return for candy! Ages 2-10.

Free Bunny Photos 1:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Bass Pro Shops
Stop by Bass Pro in Columbia and get a free 4×6 Bunny photo!

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Saturday, March 24, 2012

Kid’s Closet Connection Sale 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Capital Events Center, Jefferson City
Don’t miss this twice yearly sale that brings area families together to sell their children’s outgrown, gently used clothing, toys, equipment, and much more. In turn, shoppers can purchase nearly new items in great condition at a fraction of the retail price.

Free Spring Movie! Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chiprecked 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Forum 8, Columbia
Capital 8, Jefferson City
Check out a movie for free at Goodrich Quality Theatres on Saturday and Sundays through April 29! Everyone is free!

Countdown to Kindergarten 9:30 a.m.
Columbia Public Library
In this monthly program, offered through May, we’ll share stories, songs and activities that focus on skills your child needs to be ready for school. Each month is different, but you can come to any or all sessions. For children entering kindergarten in fall 2012, with a parent.

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic 10:00 a.m.
Lowe’s Stores
Build a carnival hoop at the Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Be sure to pre-register as space is limited. Cost: Free

Youth Sports Injury Clinic 10:00 a.m.
MU Women’s and Children’s Hospital
Our goal is to ensure the finest health education for young athletes in our community through the continuous pursuit of knowledge and attention to sports injury prevention.

Barnes and Noble Storytime 10:30 a.m.
Barnes and Noble, Jefferson City
Free Storytime for pre-K children. We have a small snack and a craft to accompany the stories. Cost: Free

There was a Little Froggie Easter Craft Egg 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Michael’s, Columbia
Michael’s will be hosting a make-it take-it event on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Each child will be able to make a There Was a Little Froggie Easter Craft Egg. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

Gillam Family Illusions 1:00 p.m.
Miller Performing Arts Center, Jefferson City
The Jefferson City Council for Drug Free Youth presents Gillam Family Illusions! For tickets, call the Council for Drug Free Youth at 573-636-2411 or stop by Southbank Gift Company or AFI Gallery.

Sunday, March 25, 2012
Free Spring Movie! Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chiprecked 9:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m.
Forum 8, Columbia
Capital 8, Jefferson City
Check out a movie for free at Goodrich Quality Theatres on Saturday and Sundays through April 29! Everyone is free!

JCPS Foundation’s Princess & Papa Dance 2:00 p.m.
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Cafeteria, Jefferson City
This activity is for girls K-5th grade and their fathers, grandfathers, or special guest. Students from Belair, Lawson, Pioneer Trails, South, Thorpe Gordon* and West School are invited to attend. Come and enjoy fun activities, refreshments and dancing! The cost is $15.00.

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The Columbia Public Library will be hosting an event featuring short movies based upon children’s literature on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. “Max’s Words” by Kate Banks, “The Librarian from the Black Lagoon” by Mike Thaler, and “John, Paul, George, & Ben” by Lange Smith will be shown. Ages 5 and older.

  • Where: Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
  • When: March 27, 2012 | 10-10:30 a.m. or 2-2:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Contact: 573-443-3161
  • Event WebsiteWebsite
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop: April 14, 2012

March 20, 2012

You can now register for the next Lowe’s Build & Grow Kid’s Clinic. Your child will receive a free wooden project, apron, patch, and a certificate of completion. Use the link below to register. Remember these events seem to fill up fast! The project for April 14th is game show chip drop. Your child will [...]

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Lowe’s Build & Grow Workshop: April 28, 2012

March 20, 2012

You can now register for the Lowe’s Build & Grow Kid’s Clinic that will be held on April 28, 2012. Your child will receive a free wooden project, apron, patch, and a certificate of completion. Use the link below to register. Remember these events seem to fill up fast! The project for April 28th is [...]

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Michael’s Kid’s Craft: March 24, 2012

March 19, 2012

Michael’s will be hosting a make-it take-it event on Saturday, March 24, 2012.   Each child will be able to make a There Was a Little Froggie Easter Craft Egg. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last. Where: Michael’s Arts & Crafts When: March 24, 2012 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm Cost: Free! Event Contact: [...]

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