Summer's here and there's so much fun to be had in Columbia and Mid-Missouri. Indoors, outdoors, big kids, little kids there's something for everyone. So don't sit around bored all season, check the list and plan some good times in Columbia this summer.
🎵 Rock out to a free outdoor concert at Stephens Lake Park
🛶 Go kayaking at Finger Lakes State Park
🧑🌾 Support local agriculture at a Farmer's Market
📚 Sign up for the Columbia Public Library summer reading program
⛳ Hit the links for some miniature golf at Midway Golf and Games
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🌳 Go hiking at Rock Bridge State Park
🎬 Watch a free summer movie at Forum 8
🌼 Take a walk at Shelter Gardens
🎡 Spend the day at the Boone County Fair
🍦 Get ice cream at Sparky's
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👍 Enjoy the view at the A-Frame in Rocheport
🧺 Go on a picnic in Peace Park
😁 Meet up with friends at Tiny Town Cafe
💫 Do some stargazing at the Laws Observatory
🚴 Ride bikes on the MKT trail
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🪙 Do some geocaching and find a treasure
🎷 Catch a concert or go camping at Cooper's Landing
🦘 Get some air at Sky Zone
🎨 Head out to First Fridays in the North Village Arts District
🐠 Go fishing at Twin Lakes
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📗 Find your next great read at Skylark or Yellow Dog bookshops
🪜 Get lost in the maze at Bonkers
🍧 Enjoy a snow cone at VooDoo Sno
🛝 Hit up the Cosmo Park playground
💦 Play in the creek at Grindstone Nature Area
What are your favorite things to do in Columbia in the summer? Tell us what we've missed by emailing susannah@macaronikid.com
