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20+ Free October Events in Columbia

October 3, 2023

Fit in some FREE family fun this October 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.


First Friday @North Village Arts District - October 6

Mizzou Softball Home Opener @Mizzou Softball Field - October 6

Mizzou Madness @University of Missouri - October 6

Comic and Toy Show @Columbia Mall - October 7-8

Kids Building Workshop @Home Depot - October 7

An Oktoberfest Celebration @The Arcade District- October 8

Sunday Make Break @Michaels - October 8



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Sing, Dance and Learn with Miss Carole @Columbia Public Library - October 10

Park Pop Up and Play Day @Again Street Park - October 11

Hocus Pocus 2 Movie Night @Cherry Hill Square - October 13

Heroic Fire Truck Workshop @Lowes - October 14

October Shows and Solar Eclipse Viewing Party @CPS Planetarium - October 14

Helmi's Fall Festival @Helmi's Gardens - October 14

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival @Hartsburg, MO - October 14-15



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Missouri River Explorer @Cooper's Landing - October 15

Baby Play Date @Lend and Learn Toy Library - October 16

Can You Dig It @Cosmo Park - October 17

Party With the Stars @Columbia Public Library - October 20

Centralia Pumpkin Fest @Centralia, MO - October 21

Mizzou Homecoming Parade @Downtown Columbia - October 21



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Sunday Makebreak: Witch Painting @Michaels - October 22

Halloweenie @Downtown Columbia - October 27

Ride-o-Rama @The Arcade District - October 29

Sunday Makebreak: Pumpkin Art @Michaels - October 29