Celebrate National Pet week with a pet parade and pet contests (Best Costume, So Ugly You’re Cute, and Wildest Hair-do) on the Capitol lawn immediately following the parade. No pre-registration or entrance fee required. There will be pictures starting at 12:30 p.m. at the courthouse and following the parade on the Capitol lawn. (In the event of rain, all activities will be cancelled).
- Where: Downtown Jefferson City, MO
- When: Saturday, May 11, 2013 | 1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
The 2013 Missouri Inaugural Parade is Monday, January 14, 2013. The parade will begin in front of the Missouri River Regional Library (214 Adams St.) and proceed on High Street to the State Capitol.
The parade will feature bands and mascots from all across Missouri!
- Where: Jefferson City
- When: January 14, 2013 | 10:00 a.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Event Website: Website
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
Stop by Washington Park Ice Arena to skate with Santa anytime between 2 and 5 p.m. on Saturday, December 22nd!
Each Holiday Season the Governor’s Mansion is beautifully decorated and during this annual special the Governor and his wife personally great all of those who come to tour the Mansion. Many enjoy visiting during the holiday season, especially to see the Governor’s Mansion in its nighttime elegance.
Where: Governor’s Mansion, Jefferson City
- When: Friday, November 30, 2012 | 6:30 – 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 1, 2012 | 2 – 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Contact: (573) 751-0526
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
A Jefferson City tradition for almost 20 years, Living Windows takes place downtown. Storefronts and windows come alive with dancers,
singers, religious and holiday themes. Hayrides wind their way through the streets and Santa Claus makes his yearly visit to Hawthorn Bank. This year over 50 groups are participating in the event that will fill High Street from Jefferson Street to Adams Street for more than three blocks of entertainment.
Enjoy refreshments, listen to carolers from the Central United Church of Christ choir and watch performances by Jefferson City Dance Academy at the Cole County Historical Society Museum Holiday Open House (109 Madison St).
- Where: Downtown Jefferson City
- When: November 30, 2012 | 6 – 9 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Contact: Sam Bushman at (573) 634-7267
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
Join Jefferson City in celebrating the holiday season with this year’s Rock n’ Roll Christmas parade, sponsored by the Jefferson City Jaycees. See dozens of floats decorated in holiday themes, bands playing Christmas carols and more.
Where: Downtown Jefferson City
- When: December 1, 2012 | 4:30 p.m.
- Contact Information: jcchristmasparade@hotmail.com
- Cost: Free!
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
Come enjoy kettle corn, a cider press, and bluegrass music at this family-friendly event. Wear your Halloween costume or your Saturday clothes, but come join in the fun!
Where: Governor’s Mansion, Jefferson City
- When: October 20, 2012 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Contact Information: (573) 751-4141
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar