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10 FREE Things to Do in Columbia This Weekend

Family Fun in Columbia: August 18-20

August 16, 2023

If back to school shopping has your budget feeling a bit stretched, check out these 10 FREE stops for weekend fun in MidMO. Looking for even more family fun? Check out the full events calendar here and discover all the amazing Columbia events for kids and families.


1. The Three Pigs of Piggyville - Puppet Show With Jackie and Papa Wright
Puppets and pigs? Count us in.

2. Safe Kids Day
Construction-themed fun, safely of course.

3. Back to School Free Book Bag Giveaway
Prep for back to school while having fun, nice.

4. Train Open House
Move over Thomas, model trains are in the house.



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5. RISE Initiative Back to School Bash
Games, food, family and more make this a can't miss.

6. Indian Hills Block Party
Say sayonara to summer in style with at this festive event.

7. Football Fan Night & Flick on Faurot
Watching the Tigers practice then a free movie on the field is Saturday fun at its finest.

8. Renz Blendz Back2School Event
Up your cool factor with free haircuts and more.



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9. Sunday Funday on the Loop
Painting, creating and food trucks oh my!

10. Sunday Makebreak: Kindness is Cool Poster
Craft while being a good human, basically a perfect combo.



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