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!
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
Lions Club Annual Pork Steak BBQ
Ymen's Pavilion 105 Hill St, Hannibal, MOHosted by the Hannibal Lions Club, meal $10, carryout only
Family Nature Program
Cardiff Hill Overlook 505 N 3rd St, Hannibal, MO, United StatesFamily 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 StatesSponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Parents as Teachers and Hannibal Stret Department, free fun event for children
Pickleball 101
Huckleberry Park 1300 30th St, Hannibal, MO, United StatesThe 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 often called America’s fastest-growing sport. Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with…
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