Mid-Mo Kids Weekend Roundup: August 4-5, 2012

by Mid-Mo Kids Guide

Saturday, August 4, 2012

Home Depot Kid’s Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
There is no advance registration required. The class is designed for ages 5 – 12. In addition to the craft, children receive a free commemorative pin, apron, and certificate of completion. Cost: Free

Open Recreation in the Game Room 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Armory, Columbia
Bored on Saturday mornings and afternoons? Come to the Armory to play pool, ping-pong, foosball, shuffleboard, air hockey, Xbox360, safe darts, arcade games or just watch a movie.

What’s Going On? Missing Naturalist Mystery  10 a.m.
Runge Nature Center

Barnes & Noble Storytime 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Jefferson City
Free Storytime for pre-K children. Small snack and craft to accompany the stories.

Barnes & Noble Storytime 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Columbia
When you sleep at night, do you dream? Are they fantastic funny dreams or silly sloppy dreams? This awesome book will give you some more ideas for your dreaming adventures.

TRYPS Theater: Live at Eleven 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
At this theater workshop, children play games, sing, dance and act out books. Presented by TRYPS, Columbia’s professional theater group for young audiences. Ages 12 and younger.

Bass Pro Kid’s Fishing On The Deck 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by the deck at Bass Pro for a FREE fun fishing experience for the kids! Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.(weather permitting) the kids can enjoy fishing on the deck with the Bass Pro staff. All equipment is provided.

Jefferson City Jaycees Fair 1 p.m.
Jefferson City Fairgrounds

Free Tours of Connor’s Cave 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon June 30 through August 19  you can enjoy a free guided tour of Connor’s Cave using park lights and helmets. Walk the Devil’s Icebox Trail on your own until you reach Devil’s Icebox where volunteers will assist you. Learn about caves and bats. Tours last about 15 minutes. Expect to get your feet wet!  Arrive anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Reservations are not required.  The tours are recommended for ages 5 and up.

Puppet Theatre 1 p.m.
Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City
Come watch Runge puppeteers present two shows.

Sunday, August 5, 2012

Bass Pro Kid’s Fishing On The Deck 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by the deck at Bass Pro for a FREE fun fishing experience for the kids! Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.(weather permitting) the kids can enjoy fishing on the deck with the Bass Pro staff. All equipment is provided.

Free Tours of Connor’s Cave 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon June 30 through August 19  you can enjoy a free guided tour of Connor’s Cave using park lights and helmets. Walk the Devil’s Icebox Trail on your own until you reach Devil’s Icebox where volunteers will assist you. Learn about caves and bats. Tours last about 15 minutes. Expect to get your feet wet!  Arrive anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Reservations are not required.  The tours are recommended for ages 5 and up.

Mizzou Football Fan Day 3:45 p.m.
Faurot Field
Mizzou will hold the 10th annual Football Fan Day on Sunday, August 5, 2012.  Gates will open at 3:45 p.m. and the team & coaches will sign autographs until 5:15 p.m.

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