Safety

Want to learn how to install your car seat for free? Trained technicians will teach you everything you need to know to make sure your car seat is used and installed correctly.

  • WSafe Kidshere: Kohl’s, Jefferson City
  • When: May 25, 2013 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Pediatric Injury Prevention & Outreach for the University of Missouri Children’s Hospital will be holding a children’s car seat check-up event from 11 – 1 p.m. at Bob McCosh Chevrolet in Columbia. Stop by and have your car seat checked for proper installation!

  • Where: Bob McCosh Chevrolet, Columbia
  • When: May 11, 2013 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Get a safe start to the summer in and around the water! This free clinic will feature four stations to reinforce safe habits, skills and fun water games. Registration required, as space is limited.

Water Safety Day

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The University of Missouri College of Education’s ParentLink will hold Spring Tiger Family Fest on Saturday, April 20, 2013.  There will be FREE family activities that include: a bounce house, arts & crafts, a fire truck, face painting, games, prizes, giveaways and more!

  • Tiger Family FestWhereParentLink, Columbia, MO
  • When: Saturday, April 20, 2013 | 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event WebsiteParentLink
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

 

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Stop by the Women’s and Children’s Hospital Conference Center Monday, November 19, 2012 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. for a free child’s bike helmet and fitting at the Kohl’s Safety Store event. The first 30 kids 14 and under will receive free bike helmets and fittings.

  • Where: Women’s and Children’s Hospital Conference Center
  • When: November 19, 2012 | 10 – 11:30 a.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Contact: 573-875-9216
  • Event WebsiteKohl’s Safety Store Website
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Safe Kids Columbia will host its last children’s car seat check-up event of the year from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, in the Women’s and Children’s Hospital parking lot.

Trained car-seat safety technicians will support the event. Parents may make drop in or make appointments. Education sessions take approximately 20 minutes. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call (573) 875-9216.

  • Where: Women’s and Children’s Hospital parking lot
  • When: November 10, 2012 | 2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Contact: 573-875-9216
  • Event WebsiteWebsite
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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The University of Missouri Children’s Hospital and Injury Prevention and Safety Outreach Program will introduce Safe Kids Discovery Day on Saturday, June 23, 2012.  This 1-day carnival-style event will include many great FREE activities:

  • Explore a fire truck, learn about trunk entrapment and more
  • Bicycle helmet fitting
  • Local stage entertainment
  • Free lunch
  • Hourly prizes and booth give-a-ways

Come early and join in the fun with a Children’s Hospital Fun Run with TJ our mascot!

Race will be starting at Women’s and Children’s (east side) employee parking lot and finishing near (north side) employee parking.  The Fun Run is a “kid-friendly” course that encourages general health and wellness for our youth.  Neville Miller will be starting our races off on the right foot!

  • Where: Women’s and Children’s Hospital – Pavilion Parking Lot
  • When: Sunday, June 23, 2012 | 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Contact: (573) 875-9216
  • Event WebsiteSafe Kids Website
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Family Fun Fest: May 16, 2012

May 12, 2012

The Columbia Parks and Recreation will once again hold Family Fun Fests in 2012!  They are held on the third Wednesday of the month and offer entertainment for the whole family! There will be lots of activities, a bounce house, face painting and much more!  Every month a new theme will be featured. May’s theme is Fitness [...]

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Bike, Walk, & Wheel Week: May 12-19, 2012

May 10, 2012

Bike, Walk and Wheel Week kicks off this Saturday with the Kids Bike Safety Challenge! Below are just a few of the great events that are being held throughout the next week. Check out all of the great events going on during BWW Week! Saturday, May 12, 2012 Kids Bike Safety 10:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. Shelter [...]

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Mary Goldstein Water Safety Day: May 6, 2012

May 1, 2012

Get a safe start to the summer in and around the water! This free clinic will feature four stations to reinforce safe habits,skills and fun water games. Registration required, as space is limited. Where: Hickman Pool, Columbia When: Sunday, May 6, 2012, 4 – 6 p.m. Cost: Free! Event Website: Columbia Parks & Recreation View on the Mid-Mo Kids [...]

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