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!
Riverview Park Public Hearing
City HallBirds of Summer
Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill, Hannibal, MOThe program will be led by Hannibal Parks and Recreation’s Interpreter Guide Gale Rublee and members of the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalist chapter. Participants should meet at the parking lot past 10115 County Road 410 (sometimes called River Road) below Riverview Park. Those interested are encouraged to bring binoculars and download the Merlin Birding…
Cardboard Boat Races
Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United StatesThe eighth annual Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department Cardboard Boat races will be June 22 at the Hannibal Aquatic Center. Registration deadline for the Cardboard Boat Races is June 20. Youngsters team up to build their best cardboard boat and attempt to ride in their boats for as long as possible before the boat sinks.…
Arts and Crafts Festival
Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThe Kiwanis Club of Hannibal began sponsoring the Samuel L. Clemens Arts & Crafts Festival in 1977. It is an outdoor show with more than 65 craft and merchandise vendors, along with food trailers.
Pickleball Camp
Huckleberry Park 1300 30th St, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThe Hannibal Pickleball Club, in conjunction with Hannibal Parks & Recreation, is putting on a Youth Pickleball Camp designed to teach the basics of pickleball, which will include fundamental techniques, rules of the game and strategy taught by experienced players. The camp will be 8:30-11 a.m. July 8, 9 and 10 at the Huckleberry Park…
Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MOHot summer days are the perfect setting for nature programs at Sodalis Nature Preserve. A Night Hike at Sodalis Nature Preserve called Bats Eat Bugs will be 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 26. Sodalis Nature Preserve was acquired by the city of Hannibal almost 10 years ago to conserve the abandoned mine that serves as home…
Family Nature Program
Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MOA 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 StatesSponsored by Hannibal Arts Council, for children 3-10, 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 StatesFree and open to the public, music, games and prizes, food trucks and beverages available for purchase
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