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30+ Free May Family Events in Columbia

Tons of free family activities headed to Columbia this May

May 1, 2024

Fit in some FREE family fun this May in Columbia.  Mark your calendars and head out for some events and activities in MidMO that won't break the bank. 

PS - are you offering a free event for kids and families that should be on the list? Let us know (susannah@macaronikid.com) and we'll be happy to add it.


Stephens Lake Concert Series @Stephens Lake Park - May 2

Spring Fountain Celebration @Shelter Insurance - May 2

Black Belt Theater Night: Karate Kid II @Witches and Wizards Arcade - May 3

First Friday @North Village Arts District - May 3

Vet School Open House @University of Missouri - May 4

Kids Workshop - Picture Frame @Home Depot - May 4


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Kids DIY Workshop - Mother's Day Gift @Lowes - May 4

Cool Fest @Arcade District - May 4

Douglass Park Heritage Day @Douglass Park - May 4

Loop Spring Maker Market @The Loop Pop Up Park - May 5

Park Pop Up and Play Day @Longview Park - May 8

Little Yogi and Me @Lend and Learn Library - May 9

Movies in the Park @Cosmo Park - May 10


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Safe Kids Day @Clary Shy Park - May 11

Family Event: Spinning and Weaving @Boone County History and Culture Center - May 11

Planetarium Show @CPS Planetarium - May 11

Youth Fishing Day @Finger Lakes State Park - May 11

Kids Club: Mother's Day Card @Michaels - May 14

Messy Monday @Lend and Learn Toy Library - May 15


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Sunday Fun Day on the Loop @The Loop Pop Up Park - May 12

Family Fun Day Ride @Sentinel Park - May 12

Family Fun Fest @Cosmo Park - May 15

Breakfast Station Day @Locations Around Columbia - May 17

Messy Things That Go @Lend and Learn Library - May 17

Kids@Heart Carnival of the Animals @Odyssey Chamber Series - May 18


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Sunday Makebreak: Tie Dye @Michaels - May 19

Messy Art Party @Lend and Learn Toy Library - May 22

Kids Club: Friendship Bracelets @Michaels - May 25

Tons of Trucks @Columbia Mall - May 29

Enchanted Fairy Party @Columbia Public Library - May 31

Anchor Fest @Downtown Centralia - May 31