June 2012

Every Saturday and Sunday afternoon June 30 through August 19  you can enjoy a free guided tour of Connor’s Cave using park lights and helmets. Walk the Devil’s Icebox Trail on your own until you reach Devil’s Icebox where volunteers will assist you. Learn about caves and bats. Tours last about 15 minutes. Expect to get your feet wet!  Arrive anytime between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.  Reservations are not required.  The tours are recommended for ages 5 and up.

  • WhereRock Bridge Memorial State Park, Columbia
  • When: Saturday & Sundays, June 30 – August 19, 2012 | 1 – 4 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event WebsiteMissouri State Parks
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Saturday, June 30, 2012

Fishing Derby 9:00 – 12:00 p.m.
Philips Park, Columbia
The Second Annual Fishing Derby will be held at Philips Park on June 30, 2012. Registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the derby will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded by categories divided by age with prizes awarded for the first fish caught, largest, and smallest fish.  Fishing licenses are required for those ages 16 to 64.

Lego Land 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Columbia Public Library
If you want to rekindle your interest in building models or if you want to introduce the hobby to your kids, then join us for demonstrations on building techniques. Kids 10 years and older with parental supervision can make a model to take home. You will need to register for the building portion of the program, but the demonstrations are open to all. Presented by the Central Missouri Scale Modelers. Ages 10 and older for the activity.

Open Recreation in the Game Room 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Armory, Columbia
Bored on Saturday mornings and afternoons? Come to the Armory to play pool, ping-pong, foosball, shuffleboard, air hockey, Xbox360, safe darts, arcade games or just watch a movie (ages 6 & up).

Barnes & Noble Storytime 10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
Jefferson City
Free Storytime for pre-K children. Small snack and craft to accompany the stories.

Barnes & Noble Storytime 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Columbia
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Bass Pro

Bass Pro Kid’s Fishing On The Deck 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by the deck at Bass Pro for a FREE fun fishing experience for the kids! Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.(weather permitting) the kids can enjoy fishing on the deck with the Bass Pro staff. All equipment is provided.

Bass Pro Family Summer Camp 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Did you love summer camp when you were a kid? The whole family can enjoy summer camp at Bass Pro!  June 9 – July 15 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Bass Pro will offer FREE activities for the whole family! There will be a free shooting range, shooting arcade, and casting targets!  You can even get a free photo download on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m. Crafts are from 1 – 4 p.m.

Bass Pro Family Summer Camp S’Mores Cookout 6 p.m.
Enjoy a free s’mores cookout — check out the Family Summer Camp post for more info!

Sunday, July 1, 2012 

Bass Pro Kid’s Fishing On The Deck 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Stop by the deck at Bass Pro for a FREE fun fishing experience for the kids! Every Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m.(weather permitting) the kids can enjoy fishing on the deck with the Bass Pro staff. All equipment is provided.

Bass Pro Family Summer Camp 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Did you love summer camp when you were a kid? The whole family can enjoy summer camp at Bass Pro!  June 9 – July 15 on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday Bass Pro will offer FREE activities for the whole family! There will be a free shooting range, shooting arcade, and casting targets!  You can even get a free photo download on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 – 5 p.m. Crafts are from 1 – 4 p.m.

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LEGO Barnes Noble

Barnes and Noble in Columbia will host a special LEGO Building Event on Friday, June 29, 2012!
Kids will develop their fine motor skills while having fun building with Lego micro bricks! Be sure to reserve your space on the in-store sign-up sheet. Parents and children ages 4 & up are welcome!

  • Where: Barnes and Noble, Columbia
  • When: Friday, June 29, 2012 | 6:30 p.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event WebsiteBarnes & Noble
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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The last Downtown Jefferson City Association’s  Thursday Night Live will be Thursday, June 28, 2012! This week will be a BEACH PARTY!   There will be 80 tons of sand to play in — and a beach for the kids and one for the adults!  Bring a beach chair & have some fun in the sand! The fun starts at 6  p.m. downtown!

Thursday Night Live

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The Second Annual Fishing Derby will be held at Philips Park on June 30, 2012. Registration will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. and the derby will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prizes will be awarded by categories divided by age with prizes awarded for the first fish caught, largest, and smallest fish.  Fishing licenses are required for those ages 16 to 64.

Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation and the City of Columbia.

  • Where: Philips Park, Columbia, MO
  • When: Saturday, June 30, 2012 | 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
  • Cost: Free!
  • Event WebsiteCity of Columbia
  • View on the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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Shelter Gardens Concert Series

The 2012 Shelter Gardens Concert Series started on June 10th. Don’t miss this wonderful, family-friendly event!

Future performances include:

  • June 24, 2012 : BluesSlingers
  • July 8, 2012 : Norm Ruebling Band
  • July 15, 2012 : Lisa Rose & Hothouse
  • July 22, 2012 : Banana Oil Pan Band

These concerts draw crowds of 1,000+ and begin at 7 p.m. Don’t forget your blanket, lawn chair, and bug spray!

 

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This wonderful family-friendly festival starts Wednesday, June 20th in Boonville.  It was even voted the best festival of rural missouri!!  You will be able to check out the carnival, a HUGE parade, arts & crafts vendors and MUCH more!

You can check out the full schedule here!

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University of Missouri Safe Kids Discovery Day Event: Saturday, June 23, 2012

June 20, 2012

The University of Missouri Children’s Hospital and Injury Prevention and Safety Outreach Program will introduce Safe Kids Discovery Day on Saturday, June 23, 2012.  This 1-day carnival-style event will include many great FREE activities: Explore a fire truck, learn about trunk entrapment and more Bicycle helmet fitting Local stage entertainment Free lunch Hourly prizes and [...]

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Hot Summer Nights Family Concert Series: Peter and the Wolf

June 20, 2012

As a part of the Hot Summer Nights Family Concert Series, the Missouri Theater will host Hot Summer Nights: Peter and the Wolf.  Paul Pepper will narrate as the Missouri Symphony Orchestra welcomes Ronald McDonald & performs works by MacDowell, McBride & Maxwell Davies. Tickets are $25 for a family pack of 5, $10 adult, $5 [...]

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Half Price Shakes at Sonic: June 20, 2012

June 20, 2012

Stop by your local Sonic for 1/2 price shakes all day on June 20, 2012 to celebrate the first day of summer! Where: Any Sonic When: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 Cost: 1/2 price! Event Website: Sonic’s Website View the Mid-Mo Kids Guide Calendar

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