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20+ Free August Events in Columbia

August 1, 2023

Fit in some FREE family fun this August 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.


Family Night @LA Nickell Golf Course - August 4

First Friday @North Village Arts District - August 4

Kids Building Workshop @Home Depot - August 5

DJ in the Park @Douglass Park - August 5

Coolin Down with the Blues @Douglass Park - August 6

Sunday Make Break @Michaels - August 6



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Mad Science of St. Louis @Columbia Public Library - August 8

Caving at Hunters Cave @Three Creeks Conservation Area - August 11

Movies in the Park @Cosmo Park - August 11

Toy Pickup Truck Workshop @Lowes - August 12

Family Event: Art of Photography @Boone County History & Culture Center - August 12

Sunday Make Break: Pencil Toppers @Michaels - August 13

FC4C Freecycle Event @Lend and Learn Toy Library - August 15



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Family Fun Fest @Albert Oakland Park - August 16

Three Pigs of Piggyville Puppet Show @Columbia Public Library - August 18

Train Open House @Rock Quarry Park House - August 19

Indian Hills Block Party @Indian Hills Park - August 19

Sunday Funday @The Loop Pop Up Park - August 20

Sunday Make Break: Poster Making @Michaels - August 20



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Family Craft Time @Columbia Public Library - August 24

Sunday Make Break: Abstract Art @Michaels - August 27