Happy St. Patrick’s Day! There’s lots going on again this weekend in mid-Missouri!
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Luck of the Irish 5k Run/Walk 7:30 a.m.
Downtown Jefferson City
Registration begins at 7:30 at St. Peter Church Selinger Center. The race will begin at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Jefferson and High Streets. Age categories ranging from 10 & under through 60 & older. T-shirts are guaranteed to all participants who have pre-registered (sizes are subject to availability).
Free Spring Movie! Dolphin Tale 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!
35th Annual Train Show 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Paquin Tower, Columbia
All aboard! The 35th Annual Train Show is this Saturday at Paquin Tower. Check out this video from last year’s show. You’ll be able to watch movies and, of course, there will be lots of trains! Sponsored by Mid-Mo Railfans, Columbia Parks and Recreation & Paquin Tower Recreation Council.
Saturday Morning Movies for Kids 10:00 a.m.
Ragtag Cinema, Columbia
Tickets available at the door. Benefit for the Windsor Street Montessori School.
Story Tree 10:00 a.m.
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Explore nature’s new beginnings with an informal story time.
Reach Out and Read Book Fair 10:00 a.m.
Barnes and Noble, Columbia
Support Reach Out & Read, a youth literacy program sponsored by the MU Pediatrics Department. The staff and volunteers will have storytimes and crafts for readers of all ages.
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
Professor Zuccini’s Traveling Tales 4:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Berlin Theatre, Columbia
Adult Actors perform three zany folk tales for the entertainment of the young, and the young at heart. BYOP (Bring your own Pillow) for available floor seating if desired. Ticket prices are $6 for everyone, regardless of age. Tickets are available at the box office or online at berlintheatre.ticketleap.com
Movie Night: Jack & Jill 6:00 p.m.
Armory Sports Center, Columbia
The Armory Sports Center has free movie nights on the first and third Saturday of the month! Free popcorn and juice. Parents are encouraged to stay with their children.
Cirque Dreams Pop Goes the Rock 7:00 p.m.
Jesse Auditorium, Columbia
Turn back time and get all wound up in a NEW funhouse ride of cirque, pop & rock. POP GOES THE ROCK is a “shake & awe” musical of unexpected sights and re-imagined sounds. It explodes on stage like a Rock n’ Roll party of twists and turns. $39, $29, $19, children $14
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Free Spring Movie! Dolphin Tale 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!
Baby Bonanza 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Capitol Plaza, Jefferson City
Great Prizes, Maternity & Baby Fashion Show, Wide-range of vendors.
Meet Little Nutbrown Hare 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
MU Bookstore, Columbia
Get your picture taken with Little Nutbrown Hare! You’ll also receive an activity pack and carrots to snack on! General Books are 25% off all day.
Professor Zuccini’s Traveling Tales 4:00 p.m.
Berlin Theatre, Columbia
Adult Actors perform three zany folk tales for the entertainment of the young, and the young at heart. BYOP (Bring your own Pillow) for available floor seating if desired. Ticket prices are $6 for everyone, regardless of age. Tickets are available at the box office or online at berlintheatre.ticketleap.com.
Cirque Dreams Pop Goes the Rock 7:00 p.m.
Jesse Auditorium, Columbia
Turn back time and get all wound up in a NEW funhouse ride of cirque, pop & rock. POP GOES THE ROCK is a “shake & awe” musical of unexpected sights and re-imagined sounds. It explodes on stage like a Rock n’ Roll party of twists and turns. $39, $29, $19, children $14
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