Hannibal Parks & Recreation Events

Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department offers many programs and recreational opportunities. We strive to offer activities for all ages, all levels of ability and a variety of interests. We want to promote healthy, active lifestyles. Call (573) 221-0154 for details or email us for more information.

Check out our Upcoming Events below to see what Hannibal Parks & Recreation has waiting for you! The list will change frequently, so make sure to visit this site frequently see what's new. Enjoy!

Family Nature Program

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

A Family program called Creek Walking will be 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27. Rublee said, “One of the best summer activities in Missouri is walking a creek. Put on your water shoes or old sneakers and join us for a walk in Bear Creek. We will walk for about an hour exploring the creek, turning…

Wild and Wacky Art Adventure

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

Sponsored by Hannibal Arts Council, for children 3-10, free

Free

Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

“Twilight Transformations.” Meet at the Sodalis Parking lot on Ely St. (6th St turns into Ely south of the RR tracks.) The full program is approximately 2 hours and covers a 2 mile paved loop with a steep incline. Participants have the option to return sooner as desired. Please register as space is limited. egister…

Holy Family Community Picnic

Nipper Park 103 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

Free and open to the public, music, games and prizes, food trucks and beverages available for purchase

Free

Family Nature Program

Cardiff Hill Overlook 505 N 3rd St, Hannibal, MO, United States

Family Nature Program at Becky’s Garden at Cardiff Hill Overlook called “Bug Out in Becky’s Garden.” Insects are fascinating creatures with more diversity than any other animal. Let’s see how many different kinds of bugs we can observe and catch in the native plants at Becky’s Garden. Discover some of the different mouths and other…

Bird Walk

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

“Happy Habitats.” “By observing and listening, let’s see if we can determine which areas around the Sodalis Nature Preserve have more bird activity. What food sources are available to them as they start getting ready to migrate?” The walk will stay on the paved trails but may cover up to two miles. Download the Merlin…

Big Dirt Dig

Hannibal Street Department 701 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

Sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Parents as Teachers and Hannibal Stret Department, free fun event for children

Free
Event Series Senior Adult Dance

Senior Adult Dance

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

There have been Senior Adult Dances at the Rec Center on Tuesdays for almost 50 years. Currently the band for the Senior Dances, called Uptown Strings, consists of Martin and Betty Miller, Harlon Lain, Wendell Glance and Greg Cornelius. Special guests often join the band. The dances are noon to 3 p.m. Tuesdays.

Central Park Farmers Market

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

Several of the vendors are eligible to take SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits for payment, through a program with Douglass Community Services. Also, Hannibal Parks & Recreation is now providing wifi in the park during Farmers Market. The market is open 7:30 a.m. to noon every Saturday through Oct. 26; starting in mid-June,  the market…

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