Easter

Saturday, April 7, 2012

Free Spring Movie! Legend of the Guardians 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!

Home Depot Kid’s Workshop 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This month kids can build a window bird feeder. 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

Kids’ Cooking Class at Hy-Vee 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Hy-Vee, Jefferson City
This class is designed for children ages 4-11 with basic cooking skills and techniques. For more information contact customer service at 573-893-2505 or e-mail Lindsey at LKoelling@hy-vee.com.

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.

What’s Going On? Egg-citing Times 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Runge Nature Center, Jefferson City
Walk-in (All ages) Many of Missouri animals begin their life as an egg. Come explore some eggs and egg-layers that can be found at Runge Nature Center.

Barnes and Noble Story Time 10:30 a.m.
Barnes and Noble, Columbia
Read Fancy Nancy Mermaid Ballet with activities.

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!

TRYPS Theatre: Live at Eleven 11:00 a.m.
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Theatre workshop where kids can play games, sing, dance and act out books. Ages 12 and under.

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.

Customizable Egg 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.

Free Movie Night: Happy Feet Two 6:30 – 8:30 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.

Sunday, April 8, 2012 :: Happy Easter!

Free Spring Movie! Legend of the Guardians 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!

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 and 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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Applebee's Kids Eat FreeDon’t feel like cooking a big Easter dinner? You can hop on in to Applebee’s on Easter (Sunday, April 8, 2012) and get two free kid’s meals per adult entree purchase for kids 12 and under.

Kids must order from the Kid’s Meal menu!  As always, check with your local Applebee’s to make sure they are participating!  Happy Easter!

  • Where: Applebee’s
  • When: April 8, 2012
  • Cost: Free for kids!
  • Event WebsiteApplebee’s
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Michael’s will be hosting a make-it take-it event on Saturday, April 7, 2012.   Each child will be able to make a customizable egg. Ages 3 and up, while supplies last.

  • Where: Michael’s Arts & CraftsMichael's Mini Egg Craft
  • When: April 7, 2012 | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Contact: 573-445-6009
  • Event WebsiteMichael’s Website
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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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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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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