Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department’s Upcoming Events
It is getting warm out there which means time to get out of the house and sweat! The Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department has several fun events coming up to help you enjoy your summer!
Upcoming Events:
Training program for Color in Motion
Two weeks to get ready for
5K Fun Run/Walk June 20 in downtown Hannibal
Hannibal Aquatic Center
Open noon to 6 p.m. Saturday-Thursday
Noon-7 p.m. Friday
Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market
8 a.m.-noon Saturdays in Central Park
Contact Diane Speed, 573-629-7487, info@HCPFM.com
Common Ground Community Garden
Work days starting at 9 a.m. every Saturday
More information available hannibalgardenproject@gmail.com
760-234-0778
Ride Cool at Ramp Park
10 a.m.-noon June 13
Celebrate the 10th birthday of the Huckleberry Ramp Park
200 helmets given by HC Health Services
Free entry into Ramp Park, free food and drink
Sunday Funday at Hannibal Aquatic Center
June 14 Ride Cool Day: Anyone who participates in Ride Cool Day at the Ramp Park June 13 gets in free with ticket
June 21 Father’s Day: Dad’s admission is free when purchasing regular price admission for child
Color in Motion for Kids in Motion
Colorful 5K walk/run starting at 9 a.m. June 20 at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Youth (0-12) $15; Adult $25
Sign up as a team (5 or more) and save $5 per entry
Sign up on www.Active.com by June 5 to be assured t-shirt size
Movies in the Park
9 p.m. June 26 in Huckleberry Park
“The Lego Movie”
Members of the HHS Big Apple Dance Team will sell concessions and perform at 8:45 p.m.
Lego Exhibition and Contest will begin at 8:30 p.m.
Children can bring their best Lego vehicle for exhibition
Most creative will win a punch pass to the Hannibal Aquatic Center
Donations of new or gently used toys will be accepted for Toys for Tots
H.O.R.S.E. Tournament
9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at
Norfolk & Southern Multi-Sports Complex (Sixth and Warren Barrett Drive)
Registration begins at 9 a.m.
All ages and skill levels welcome
Prizes awarded by Tom Boland Ford
Hannibal Aquatic Center Swim Lessons
2 July sessions: 11-11:40 a.m. July 6-9 and July 13-16
6:10-6:50 p.m. July 6-9 and July 13-16
Only 24 participants will be allowed
Registration deadline July 3
Only 24 slots available in each session, minimum age is 4 years old
Register at the Parks & Recreation Department (320 Broadway)
Dew Days of Summer
Starting at 5 p.m. July 8 in Central Park
5 p.m. and 6 p.m. KHQA news broadcast live
7:30-9 p.m. Madd Hoss Jackson will perform
9 p.m. Movie in the Park
Toddler Tuesdays
9-11 a.m. Tuesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Each adult is allowed to bring no more than four children and must sign in with the attendant (free)
Indoor Walking
Admiral Coontz Recreation Center is open for walkers
12 laps equal 1 mile
Summer hours starting June 1
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday (free)
Play Without Boundaries Sensory Room
Games, puzzles and Imagination Playground blocks for all-inclusive indoor play for adults and children
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday
Senior Adult Dances
Noon to 3 p.m. Wednesdays at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center
Music provided by Uptown Strings
Huckleberry Park Ramp Park
Open noon to dark, weather permitting
Roller skates, roller blades, skateboards, bicycles and scooters allowed
Helmets are required and available for rent
Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger hunts at Central Park, Nipper Park, Mark Twain Memorial Lighthouse Trail and Huckleberry Park (free)
Prizes from Big Muddy B-B-Q, Chocolaterie Stam, Paddlewheel Popcorn and Logue’s Restaurant
Clues at HPR office at City Hall, 320 Broadway; and HVCB office, 505 N Third St.
Disc Golf
Huckleberry Park 18-hole course is open during daytime hours
Discs and Frisbees can be used (free)
Dog Park
Dempsey Dog Park at Sixth and Ely Streets has separate areas for small and large dogs
Open every day from dawn to dusk
Shelter reservations
8 shelters can be reserved for picnics, parties, reunions
Other activities coming up:
Music Under the Stars
7-9 p.m. Thursdays front of the Mark Twain Boyhood Home on Hill Street
Trivia Night
7-9:30 p.m. June 12 at Shirley Bomar Center
Sponsored by Hannibal Evening Kiwanis
Performance by Hannibal Dance Team
Register by calling 217-779-3690
VOLVO Midsommar Meet
June 12-14 on Main Street
Cornhole Tournament
June 13 at Game On Sports Bar & Grill
Registration at noon, tournament beginning at 1 p.m.
Raffles and 50/50
Proceeds support the Hannibal to Quincy to Peoria St Jude Run
Information from tommyboy@sbcglobal.net
Second Saturday Gallery Night
5 - 8 pm. June 13 downtown Hannibal
Galleries open for extended hours
Tony-Award winning play
“The Heiress” June 18-July 30 at Bluff City Theater, 212 Broadway
For times and tickets, go to www.bluffcitytheater.com
Women’s Basic Firearms Class
June 22-23 in Hannibal
Registration is required by calling 248-2530 or emailing rob.garver@mdc.mo.gov
HHS Dance Camp
9-11 a.m. June 23 at HHS Korf Gym
Performance at Caveman game at 6:15 p.m.
Register by calling (217)779-3690 or emailing enutt@hannibal.k12.mo.us
Kayaking Class
8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. June 27 at Wakonda State Park near LaGrange
Missouri Department of Natural Resources is offering
beginning kayaking courses at state parks
Register by calling (573) 655-2280
Fiesta Del Sol
Noon-9 p.m. June 27 at Central Park
Celebrate the Summer Solstice with Indie music, craft beer and great food
sponsored by Hannibal Rotary Club
Hannibal Cannibal 5/10/15k Run, 5k Walk and Fun Run
7 a.m. July 4 starting at Hill and Main Street in Downtown Hannibal
Information from Hannibal Regional Hospital Foundation at 573-629-3577,
Mark Twain Teacher Workshop
July 6-10 in Hannibal, designed to aid teachers to use Mark Twain in the classroom
Sponsored by Mark Twain Home Foundation
www.marktwainmuseum.org/media/2015%20Teacher%20Workshop%20Registration.pdf
The Clemens Conference
July 23-25 in Hannibal
Scholarly papers on a wide variety of Mark Twain topics will be presented
Information from henry.sweets@marktwainmuseum.org
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