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!

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…

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…

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

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…

Event Series September Jam

September Jam

Norfolk & Southern Multi Sports Park 600 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, Missouri

  The free basketball clinic is for boys and girls in 3rd-6th grades and will run from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the following dates: Hannibal basketball aficionados are promoting the…

Pickleball 101

Huckleberry Park 1300 30th St, Hannibal, MO, United States

The rain location will be the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Bill Baker and Tom Batenhorst, Hannibal pickleball enthusiasts, are offering this class to teach people how to play what is…

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.

Night Hike Through Sodalis Nature Preserve

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

The full Night Hike program lasts about two hours and follows a 2-mile paved loop with a steep incline. Participants are welcome to stay with the group or return to…

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