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Columbia Vegan Chef Challenge
2025-07-01 - 2025-07-31 | At participating businesses all over town!, Columbia, MO
July 1- 31 – Join us for a month-long celebration of new vegan dishes all over Columbia!
Businesses across the city will showcase exciting special vegan menu items, giving everyone the opportunity to explore creative plant-based dishes crafted by talented local chefs.
How It Works:

Visit participating restaurants across Columbia.
Try their exclusive vegan offerings.
Share your experience—rate and review the dishes you try, comment, post photos of your favorite meals, and tag us at @veganchefchallengeMW.

This event is open to everyone, not just vegans! It’s about bringing our community together to celebrate incredible food and support our region’s chefs.
Get Involved: Looking for ways to connect? Volunteer with us! We’re seeking passionate individuals to help with outreach, event promotion, and community building throughout the month. It’s a great way to meet like-minded people and make a difference! Volunteer using this link: TinyURL.com/VOLVCC
Join us in making Columbia an even more inclusive, vibrant, and compassionate community.
For details on participating businesses, menus, sponsorship opportunities, and more, visit our website at veganchefchallenge.org/Columbia.

Sewcial Network (open sew)
2025-07-01 10:30, 2025-07-04 10:30, 2025-07-08 10:30, 2025-07-08 10:30 - 18:30, 2025-07-11 10:30, 2025-07-15 10:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | My Quilty Pleasure, 1900 Providence Rd #201, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Tuesdays from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, and Friday from 10:30 am to 4:30 pm. Cost is $2 or free for Sew Thrifty members. To guarantee your seat a reservation is recommended at https://www.shopmyquiltypleasure.com/classes.htm.

Columbia Farmers Market
2025-07-02 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-09 16:00 - 19:00, 2025-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash, Columbia, MO, 65203
Savor the flavors of mid-Missouri at the esteemed Columbia Farmers Market, renowned as one of the nation’s premier farmers markets! Join us every Saturday under the MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park from 8:00 a.m. to noon (April-October) and 9:00 a.m. to noon (November-March). Additionally, indulge in the abundance of local goodness during peak season on Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 p.m. (May 28th-Sept. 3rd) at Columbia’s Agriculture Park.

Discover a diverse array of fresh produce, meats, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheeses, honey, vibrant cut flowers, plants, and various artisanal items. As a producer-only market, every product at CFM is grown, raised, or made by dedicated farmers and artisans who contribute to the sustenance of our region. We accept SNAP payments and provide matching benefits at all markets. Come rain or shine, we’re here to offer you the best of mid-Missouri! For more information, visit columbiafarmersmarket.org.

Columbia Atheists Wednesday get togethers!
2025-07-02 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Broadway Brewery, 816 E Broadway, Columbia, MO, 65201, United States
Join us for stimulating conversation, sharing ideas, ordering drinks/food (on your own dime)

Fourth of July Celebration 2025
2025-07-04
Laddonia MO Fourth of July Celebration we will have all kinds of events for all family’s and all ages all day long full concession stand with dinners all day long have bounce house as well as a corn trailer for kids to play in and games throughout the day we also have a parade to kick off our celebration line up is at 10 am we will try to start at 11am live music from 5pm to 8pm Grandma Granny will be there doing magic and balloon animals and having a horseshoe tournament in Honor of Bert and Wayne Mcgrew we will also have washers and Cornhole Tournament as well and we are looking for softball players so we can have a tournament if any questions call Jeremy at 573 721 4242 all welcome and we will close out the night with a candy toss for the kiddos and then a awesome fireworks display put on by our Laddonia Fire Dept.

12 WEEKS TO FREEDOM Addiction Recovery Mission
2025-07-04 18:00 - 20:30, 2025-07-11 18:00 - 20:30 | Friendship Baptist Church, 4500 E Liberty, Mexico Missouri, 4500 E Liberty, Mexico, 65265
12 WEEKS TO FREEDOM is a faith based addiction recovery mission located in the lower level of Friendship Baptist Church at 4500 E Liberty in Mexico Missouri. We meet every Friday night at six o’clock in the evening, and provide Bible based tools to overcome addiction to any variety of ills which afflict members of the community in a fallen world. A meal is provided at the end of the session, and transportation is available by calling 573-581-4038 and leaving a message.

Columbia Farmers Market
2025-07-05 08:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-12 08:00 - 12:00 | MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, 1769 W. Ash, Columbia, MO, 65203
Savor the flavors of mid-Missouri at the esteemed Columbia Farmers Market, renowned as one of the nation’s premier farmers markets! Join us every Saturday under the MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park from 8:00 a.m. to noon (April-October) and 9:00 a.m. to noon (November-March). Additionally, indulge in the abundance of local goodness during peak season on Wednesdays from 4:00-7:00 p.m. (May 28th-Sept. 10th) at Columbia’s Agriculture Park.

Discover a diverse array of fresh produce, meats, farm-fresh eggs, artisan cheeses, honey, vibrant cut flowers, plants, and various artisanal items. As a producer-only market, every product at CFM is grown, raised, or made by dedicated farmers and artisans who contribute to the sustenance of our region. We accept SNAP payments and provide matching benefits at all markets. Come rain or shine, we’re here to offer you the best of mid-Missouri! For more information, visit columbiafarmersmarket.org.

MU Health Care Pavilion at Columbia’s Agriculture Park (1769 West Ash)
Summer Season: Saturdays 8am-12pm (April-Oct.)
Winter Season: Saturdays 9am-12pm (Nov.-March)
Weekday Season: Wednesdays 4-7pm (May 28th-Sept. 10th)

Landmarks Downtown St. Louis Walking Tours
2025-07-05 09:00 - 23:30, 2025-07-12 09:00 - 23:30 | Downtown St. Louis, Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
St. Louis’ fascinating history, culture, and groundbreaking architecture featured in a walk around downtown led by experienced volunteer guides from the Landmarks Association of St. Louis. Saturdays April through October, 9:00 to 11:30 AM. Rain or shine. Tickets only $15 per person. Children 12 and under are free. Purchase ickets: LandmarksTours-STL.org.
EAST TOUR: The architectural legacy of the heart of the city. From the bustling riverfront of the French American entrepreneurs to the skyscrapers of the 20th century.
WEST TOUR: St. Louis’ grandest public building, their history, architectural significance and how they changed the area from blighted to monumental.

Columbia Atheists Sunday Coffee
2025-07-06 10:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-13 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for coffee and baked goods with good stimulating conversations with like minded people!
Table in back on right side.

My Quilty Pleasure GRAND OPENING
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-12 17:00 | My Quilty Pleasure, 1900 Providence Rd #201, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
July 8 – 12. Store hours are Tuesday 10 am to 7 pm, and Wed – Sat 10 am to 5 pm. Different sales every day, and give aways hourly.

Families Eating Smart and Moving More Program
2025-07-08 09:00 - 10:00, 2025-07-15 09:00 - 10:00 | 105 E Ash St. Columbia Mo, 65203, 105 E. Ash ST, Second Floor, Columbia, MO, 65203, United States
Families Eating Smart and Moving More is a program designed to improve participants’ diets nutritionally, increase daily physical activity, and increase home food safety practices. The FESMM curriculum is evidence-based and hands-on; and teaches food resource management, and how to become food security. Next class series at the Family Impact Center starts July 8 and ends August 12, 2025, with sessions being held on Tuesdays 9-10 am. and are free but require registration.
For more information and registration of the July/August 2025 series, please contact NPA Emily Blaue.

Happy Scrappy Swap Meet
2025-07-10 10:30 - 16:30 | My Quilty Pleasure, 1900 Providence Rd #201, Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
oin us for a Happy Scrappy Swap Meet. Bring no more than one grocery store bag of scraps to swap with old and new friends. Everyone will add their scraps to a table—it’s free game from there! Just be kind… and no fighting over the florals. 😊
We’ll have scrap-friendly patterns available for purchase if you need inspiration or bring a project you’ve been meaning to finish.
Cost: $10
Free for Sew Thrifty Members!
Scrap Guidelines:

Clean, quilt-shop quality fabric from a smoke-free home

In good condition (no 20-year-old shed finds, please!)

Minimum size: 5″ x 5″ squares or 2.5″ strips at least 5″ long. We all know someone who uses 1” squares, but that’s not what we’re going for here.

New here and don’t have any scraps? No problem! Bring what you have and take what you need — some of us have more than enough to share (I’m not naming names though).
Swaps are held on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM.
A reservation is recommended to guarantee your seat at https://www.shopmyquiltypleasure.com/classes.htm.

Solarize Columbia Launch
2025-07-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Boone Electric Cooperative, 1413 Rangeline Street, Columbia, 65201
Come and celebrate the start of our community organized group purchase campaign! Meet with our organizers, speak with our installer, and connect with like-minded individuals dedicated to making Missouri a more solar powered state! Doors open at 6:30pm where drinks and light snacks will be available. This event will be held at Boone Electric Cooperative’s community event space.
Solarize Columbia is a community-based group-purchasing program for solar energy, battery storage, and other clean energy technologies. Our campaigns help homeowners, businesses and nonprofits become more resilient, reduce energy expenses, and save on the cost of renewable energy systems by obtaining volume discounts on materials and installation services.
Solarize Columbia is a program promulgated by a public-private coalition consisting of Sierra Club – Missouri Chapter, Mid-Missouri Peaceworks, City of Columbia – Office of Sustainability, reNEW Missouri and LWV.

St Martin Parish picnic
2025-07-13 11:00 - 21:00
A fulfilled day starting with a chicken and roast beef dinner with all the fixings serving from 11 AM to 6 PM. Lots of activities on the parish grounds–Kids corner, Silent Auction, Homemade ice cream, Kiddie train, Beer garden, carnival games, craft stand and Bingo in the church basement. There will be live music featuring the Broken Arrow Band from 3-5 and the Bluegrass Martins from 7-9 PM. There will be a live qult auction at 6 PM in the school gym.

Boone County Fair 2025
2025-07-15 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-07-16 17:00 - 22:00 | Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Rd., Columbia, MO, 65202, United States
Open DAILY 5 – 10 PM! Buy your tickets online now!
Kids 6 & under are free! Veterans free with military ID! Buy your child’s (age 7-12) ticket online by July 1 and receive $5 off!
$15 Tuesday-Friday, $20 Saturday.
SO much to do & see at the fair this year that is included with your entry! Flying trapeze circus, motocross show, magic shows, face painting, petting zoo, balloon animals, livestock barns open, bounce house zone, laser tag & MORE!!!
Demo Derby on Saturday July 19th.

Family Fun Fest
2025-07-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Twin Lakes Recreation Area, 2500 Chapel Hill Rd., Columbia, MO, United States
July 16, 2025 : What’s Cooking?Twin Lakes Recreation AreaFeatured sponsor: Compass HealthJuly is Parks and Recreation Month, so join us to learn and experience exciting ways to keep your body healthy and happy.
