
In honor of National Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Rainbow House will be hosting a spring fair on Saturday, April 27, 2013! There will be games, prizes, face painting, pizza, a cupcake walk, a bouncy house, bubbles, crafts and more!
- Where: Flat Branch Park, Columbia, MO
- When: Saturday, April 27, 2013 | 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Cost: Free!
- Event Website: Rainbow House
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
The Columbia Parks and Recreation FINAL Family Fun Fest is September 19, 2012!
September’s theme is Creative Kids! Don’t miss stage entertainment plus interactive activities for children.
6:00 p.m. Missouri Symphony Conservatory Junior Strings
6:45 p.m. Missouri Contemporary Ballet
7:20 p.m. Babaloo Music and Fun (interactive musical comedy)
Visual and literary arts will include: Access Arts with clay sculptures, A-frames for chalk and dry-erase art, Box City created by Lee Expressive Arts Elementary School first graders, chalk art demonstration by Travis Nelson, printmaking by the City’s CARE Program, shaving cream art by Parks and Recreation, Barrel Art by Columbia Public Works, Columbia Art League Activi-Tree – CAL educators will facilitate kids creating miniature and portable Fall Trees out of assorted art and craft materials, make-a-bookmark by the Daniel Boone Regional Library, Mid-Missouri Woodcarvers demonstration and take-home sculptures, face painting, and a magnetic poetry wall.
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Family Fun Fest is back on August 15, 2012!
August’s theme is It’s a Circus! It will feature the Ringtop Circus Band, Ann Gaefke’s performing dogs, Jeff Copeland’s magic show, face painting & much more!
The last Family Fun Fest will be:
- Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | Creative Kids
The Family Fun Fest series is sponsored by Convention and Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 radio, KOMU TV8, Columbia Home magazine and EntPro Entertainment.
The Columbia Parks and Recreation will last “Movies in the Park” for 2012 will take place August 10th! Bring a blanket & pillow and get comfortable! You’ll be able to enjoy Dr. Suess’ the Lorax (PG) on the large, inflatable screen. Be sure to arrive early to snag a prime spot… and don’t forget the bug spray! Concessions are available. There is no rain date.

The Movies in the Park series is sponsored by Columbia Parks & Recreation and KPLA 101.5 radio.
- Where: Flat Branch Park, Columbia
- When: Friday, August 10, 2012 | 8:30 p.m.
- Cost: $2 per adult, Kids 8 & under are free!
- Event Website: Columbia Parks and Recreation
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Family Fun Fest is back on July 18, 2012! There will be lots of activities, a bounce house, face painting and much more! Every month a new theme will be featured.
July’s theme is Around the World! You’ll enjoy an evening learning about culture around the world.
Future Family Fun Fest themes are:
- Wednesday, August 15, 2012 | It’s a Circus
- Wednesday, September 19, 2012 | Creative Kids
The Family Fun Fest series is sponsored by Convention and Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 radio, KOMU TV8, Columbia Home magazine and EntPro Entertainment.
The Columbia Parks and Recreation will be featuring several great “Movies in the Park” in 2012! Bring a blanket & pillow and get comfortable! You’ll be able to enjoy a movie on the large, inflatable screen. Be sure to arrive early to snag a prime spot… and don’t forget the bug spray! Concessions are available. There is no rain date.

Future Movies in the Park dates are:
- Friday, August 10, 2012 @ 8:30 p.m.| Dr. Seuss’ the Lorax (PG)
The Movies in the Park series is sponsored by Columbia Parks & Recreation and KPLA 101.5 radio.
- Where: Flat Branch Park, Columbia
- When: Friday, July 13, 2012 | 9:00 p.m.
- Cost: $2 per adult, Kids 8 & under are free!
- Event Website: Columbia Parks and Recreation
- View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
Can you believe that July is nearly here?! Here’s the line-up for Independence Day/4th of July celebrations in mid-Missouri!
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Jefferson City’s Salute to America – Be sure to check out the annual 4th of July celebration. The event features numerous attractions in downtown Jefferson City: carnival rides, parade, live music, beer gardens, classic car show and the largest fireworks spectacular in mid-Missouri! You can check out a full schedule here.
- 7:00 p.m. - Little Mr. & Miss Independence Contest
- 7:30 p.m. – Opening Ceremonies
- 9:00 p.m. - Prison Ghost Tours (buy tickets in advance)
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Jefferson City’s Salute to America - Be sure to check out the annual 4th of July celebration. The event features numerous attractions in downtown Jefferson City: carnival rides, parade, live music, beer gardens, classic car show and the largest fireworks spectacular in mid-Missouri! You can check out a full schedule here.
- 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. – Tours at the Historical Society, State Capitol Building
- 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. – Robinson Chainsaw Carving Exhibition
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. – Heritage Village Civil Conversations and Historical Performances
- 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. - Jefferson Bank High Street Heroes
- 11 a.m. – 11 p.m. – Carnival Land!
- 3 p.m. - Live Eagle Show
- 3:15 p.m. – Hot Dog Eating Contest
- 5 p.m. – Live Eagle Show
- 7 p.m. – Pre-show Celebration with Live Eagle Show
- Dusk - ”Red White & Boom Fireworks Display with simulcast on Jeff 104.1

Columbia’s 4th of July Fire in the Sky – Fire in the Sky has relocated in 2012 to the District! Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m. There will be children’s activities at Flat Branch Park that includes holiday crafts & pop-a-shot basketball! The fireworks begin after 9 p.m. and will be choreographed to music that you can hear on BXR 102.3. There is free parking downtown or on University campus. Be sure to check out the full schedule before you head out!
- 6:30 p.m. – Entertainment starts at Flat Branch Park
- 9:00 p.m. – Fireworks begin sometime after 9 p.m.
We hope you have a happy and safe Independence Day! If you have a celebration to add, comment below!