Events in Mid-Missouri Columbia, MO USA
Get fresh ideas for a new gardening season from two experts! The Discovery Garden Club will be hosting a Winter Garden Forum. Emily Gustafson, Missouri Prairie Foundation, will present “Four Seasons of Native Plants in the Home Landscape” focusing on Missouri native plants for the home garden. Tim Moloney, MU Plant Science & Technology, will …
10:00am - Legends of the Night Sky: Orion - Best for young children ages 3-8 Enjoy this animated re-telling of the classic Greek myth of the famous constellation Orion. Join narrators Aesop the Owl and Socrates the Mouse as they share this ancient story. Follow Orion as he grows from boy to man, foils the …
What did Boone County children play before computer games? Find out during this fun-filled morning. Everything from the game of graces and kick the can to Jacob’s ladder and marbles will be available for you to try. Then you can make your own pioneer toys!! Rag Dolls will be one of the toys made at …
11:00am - Astronomy: 3000 years of Stargazing - Best for audiences of ages 8+ Since the beginning of time, the sky has enthralled humans. In this full-dome show, retrace the milestones of cosmic discovery from Ptolemy’s epicycle theory to The Big Bang. From Galileo’s telescope to modern instruments used on Earth and in space, see …
12:00pm - Dark Skies of MO - Best for older audiences of ages 10+ A classic planetarium show, featuring a live star presentation with our original Spitz 512 star projector from 1974. With the stars set to music, enjoy looking at an entire night of the darkest sky of stars from sunset ‘til sunrise. Visit …
The Columbia Young Scientists (CYS) Fair and Expo promotes STEM for people of all ages by connecting youth and families with science and technology research on the University of Missouri campus. In this free event the public will explore hands on activities at a variety of stations presented by MU researchers and staff. The 2024 …
Join us on Saturday, March 9, 2024 for our ninth annual Gala event. This year’s event will be held at Tucker Dining Hall, William Woods University’s campus at 5pm. In addition to having our classroom grant recipients, we will be honoring our Alumni Hall of Fame Inductees - Jan Herring and Rev. Hadley Edwards, as …
Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day with us... a couple of days early! Grab a partner or pal (over the age of 21) and join us for an evening of drinks, creativity, and fun! This event is a collaboration with Pinckney Bend Distillery, in which participants will begin the night by making their own cocktail from …
Join us for a thought-provoking conference regarding the state of housing in Jefferson City and around the state. Conference is open to all and will include the following: * Presentations from other major cities in MO about how they are working on the housing crisis in their cities * Updates on what is happening in …
Join America's National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, for the 2024 Churchill Fellows luncheon and the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture, which will be delivered by Adm. James Stavridis (USN Ret.). Stavridis is highly regarded worldwide as the former 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, as the chief international diplomacy …
Join America's National Churchill Museum on the campus of Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, for the 2024 Churchill Fellows luncheon and the Enid and R. Crosby Kemper Lecture, which will be delivered by Adm. James Stavridis (USN Ret.). Stavridis is highly regarded worldwide as the former 16th Supreme Allied Commander of NATO, as the chief international diplomacy …
The Boonslick Education and Employment Expo is presented by the Boonslick Workforce Development Community Action Team. This event will allow participants to see a range of entry-level jobs, possible apprenticeships, and short-term training options.
Embark on a unique and romantic adventure at Access Arts' Wheel Throwing Date Night! Join us from 6 to 8 pm at our studio in Columbia, MO. This one-of-a-kind class is perfect for couples, friends, or anyone eager to explore ceramics together. No experience is necessary – just bring your smile and a willingness to …
The Lincoln University of Missouri's 2024 Safety and Security Expo 2024, hosted by the Lincoln University of Missouri Security Sciences Institute, will take place on April 12, 2024, at The …
Indulge in an evening of creativity and drinks at Access Arts' Cocktails & Clay event on April 12, 2024, from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Partner up with a friend …