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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.

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WOW! I think this might be a record number of events going on in mid-Missouri this weekend! Let us know what you checked out!

Saturday, March 10, 2012
Free Spring Movie! Diary of a Wimpy Kid 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!

Little Acorns: Black Bears 10:00 a.m.
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Children ages 3-6 are welcome to attend with their caregiver. Call 573-526-5544 to register. Limited to 20 children, plus a caregiver.

Lowe’s Build & Grow Clinic 10:00 a.m.
Lowe’s Stores
Build a carnival hoop at the Lowe’s Build and Grow Clinic. Each participant also receives a free apron, goggles, a project themed patch, and a certification of merit upon completion of their project. Be sure to pre-register as space is limited. Cost: Free

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

Jump Into Reading 10:30 -11:30 a.m.
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Reading aloud to preschoolers improves their reading comprehension and vocabulary. Trained members of the Jumpstart Corps from the University of Missouri will read with small groups of children and parents in four 15-minute sessions, so you can drop by any time. Different books will be shared each session, and you may attend more than one if space allows. Ages 3-5 and parents.

Hy-Vee Kids’ Cooking Class 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Rock Bridge Hy-Vee Club Room
Join your Rock Bridge Hy-Vee dietitian, Paula, for fun “green” recipes and activities to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Your kids will enjoy learning about healthy snacks to share with friends and family. Space is limited so please register with Paula by Friday, March 9th, by calling 573-442-8595 or emailing her at pvandelicht@hy-vee.com.

MRRL Family Event: Kitchen Science 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
MRRL Art Gallery
All ages. No reservations needed. Grab your lab coat, and join us for simple experiements using household items.

Teen Stop-Motion Animation 11:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.
Ashland City Hall
In this hands-on workshop, get creative with Lego bricks and more as you construct a mini-movie. Bring any items you’d like to use for creating your animation; use one of our digital cameras or bring your own. Finished work will be posted on YouTube and uploaded to our teen blog, teens.dbrl.org. Ages 12-18. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28.

Puppet Show: Did you see that? 12:00 p.m.
Runge Conservation Nature Center
Come hear Runge puppets talk about sightings of different animals in our state!
Walk-in, all ages. Free.

Bass Pro Fishing Classic 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Bass Pro, Columbia
The Bass Pro Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend is March 9-11. Kids can enjoy free crafts, seminars and a catch and release pond.

Second Saturday for Kids - ArtBeat!  12:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Orr Street Studios, Columbia
Children ages 5 to 15 and their guardians are invited to come make art with Orr Street Artists at this quarterly event, free and open to the public.

Lego Mania 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Unleash your three-dimensional creative genius using Lego bricks. Your finished piece may be put in the display case for all to admire. Cosponsored by the Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library. Ages 6 and older.

Michael’s Craft: T-Shirt Tote Bag 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
Make a fashionable bag from a t-shirt with the purchase of a shirt. Ages 3 and up.

Professor Zuccini’s Traveling Tales 2:00 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.

Michael’s Craft: Yarn Doll 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Make a doll with yarn! Free. Ages 3 & up.

Stories in Art, Art in Stories 3:00 – 3:45 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Favorite children’s books inspire this program full of active listening, looking, imagining and creating. Kids respond to words and images in the story, and then do an art project. This session, kids will balance problem-solving with creativity as they create mobiles after hearing “Balancing Act” by Ellen Stoll Walsh. Presented by the Columbia Art League. Ages 4-9. Registration begins Tuesday, February 28.

Professor Zuccini’s Traveling Tales 5:00 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.

Access Arts Movie Magic Lock-In 5:30 – 10:30 p.m
Tickets are $30 and include dinner, aclay project, and an unforgettable night on the red carpet with friends. All ages are invited – bring a friend or family member. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, March 11, 2012
Free Spring Movie! Diary of a Wimpy Kid 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!

Bass Pro Fishing Classic 12:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Bass Pro, Columbia
The Bass Pro Spring Fishing Classic Kids’ Weekend is March 9-11. Kids can enjoy free crafts, seminars and a catch and release pond.

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.

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You can now register for the next Lowe’s Build & Grow Kid’s Clinic. Your child will receive a free wooden project, apron, patch, and a certificate of completion. Use the link below to register. Remember these events seem to fill up fast!

The project for March 24th is an art station that is complete with a chalkboard and chalk.

  • Where: Lowe’s Stores
  • When: Saturday at 10:00 a.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event Website: Website
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar
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    Free Movie Night: Jack and Jill

    by Mid-Mo Kids Guide

    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.

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    April 5, 2012
    7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
    Columbia Public Library

    Learn about the amazing abilities of the world’s only flying mammal at Bats of Devil’s Icebox Cave and the World. Kids will decorate a cardboard bat to take home. The program will be presented by Rock Bridge State Park’s naturalist and a bat researcher with the U.S. Forest Service.

    Recommended ages: 8-Adult.
    No registration is required.

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    Michael’s will be holding a second make-it take-it event on Saturday, March 10, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Each child will be able to make a Yarn Doll. Recommended ages: 3 and up (while supplies last).

    • Where: Michael’s Arts & Crafts
    • When: March 10, 2012 | 3:00 – 5:00 pm
    • Cost: Free!
    • Event Contact: 573-445-6009
    • Event Website: Website
    • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

     

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    Runge Conservation Nature Center offers many kids classes each month. Be sure to check one out. The classes fill-up fast, so be sure to register in advance.

    Babes In The Woods: Black Bears
    Thursday, March 8: 10:00 a.m.
    Tuesday, March 27: 10:00 a.m.

    Little Acorns: Black Bears
    Saturday, March 10: 10:00 a.m.
    Thursday, March 15: 6:00 p.m.

    Little Acorns PLUS: Black Bears
    Thursday, March 22: 10:00 a.m.

    Babes In The Woods: Duck, Duck, Goose!
    Wednesday, April 25: 10:00 a.m.

    Little Acorns: Duck, Duck, Goose!
    Friday, April 6: 10:00 a.m.
    Thursday, April 19: 6:00 p.m.

    Little Acorns PLUS: Duck, Duck, Goose!
    Saturday, April 14: 10:00 a.m.
    Tuesday, April 24: 1:00 p.m.

    Class Descriptions:

    • Babes In The Woods: Children ages 0 – 2 years of age are welcome to attend a Babes program with their caregiver. This program is limited to 15 children, plus a caregiver.
    • Little Acorns: Children 3 – 6 years of age are welcome to attend a Little Acorns program with their caregiver. This program is limited to 20 children, plus a caregiver.
    • Little Acorns PLUS: If you have a child that fits into our Babes In The Woods program AND one that fits into our Little Acorns program this is for you. This program is limited to 20 children, plus a caregiver. When you make your reservation, please provide the ages of your children.

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    Mid-Mo Kids Weekend Roundup: March 3-4

    March 2, 2012

    Saturday, March 3, 2012 Free Spring Movie! Jim Carey’s Mr. Popper’s Penguins 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! Hy-Vee Kids’ Cooking Class 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Jefferson City [...]

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    Runge Conservation Nature Center

    March 1, 2012

    Today was such a beautiful day that we had to get out and enjoy the weather! We stopped by Runge Conservation Nature Center’s scenic trails. You can hike one of the five nature trails to view a variety of Missouri wildlife. Many of the trails are “stroller-friendly” (paved) and they even have strollers in the [...]

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    Michael’s Kid’s Craft: T-Shirt Tote Bag

    March 1, 2012

    Michael’s will be holding a make-it take-it event on Saturday, March 10, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Each child will be able to make a T-Shirt Tote Bag (with the purchase of the t-shirt). Recommended ages: 3 and up (while supplies last). Saturday, March 10, 2012 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Michael’s Arts & Crafts 2001 [...]

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