Family Fun Fests!

The Loop July 16, 2018

Have some fun at Cosmo Park on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, May through September. Entertainment for the entire family that includes music, food trucks, live performances, art activities, hands-on learning, face painting, balloon art, and fun for all. Food Vendors: Kona Ice, StreetDogs […]

Movies in the Park

The Loop July 15, 2018

The live action remake of Beauty and the Beast will be shown on Friday, June 8 at 8:45 p.m. at Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W, near Nickell Shelter. Columbia Parks and Recreation coordinates the Movies in the Park series, showing family-friendly movies monthly on a giant inflatable screen. Viewers should […]

Small Business Expo 2017

Events

The Loop September 18, 2017

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce’s 12th annual Small Business Exposition comes to Parkade Plaza on October 11. Tour dynamic displays featuring local small businesses with 25 or fewer full-time employees. This event will be promoted via newspaper, radio and social media. It’s a great opportunity to get your business out […]

Neighborhood Park Fun Day

The Loop August 28, 2017

Columbia Parks and Recreation is planning a series of events, Neighborhood Park Fun Days, this fall. Neighborhood Park Fun Days are designed to bring together the residents who live in the area of the parks and provide recreational opportunities. Parks and Recreation staff will join with area organizations to provide […]

Celebrate the Eclipse at Cosmo Park

The Loop August 18, 2017

Join us at Columbia’s Cosmo Park for a family friendly weekend of fun, science,and frivolity. The City of Columbia is organizing a ton of family-friendly activities over the weekend including: A movie in the park! A bike trail ride to Albert Oakland Park! Educational opportunities to learn more about the […]

Family Fun Fest: Fitness is Fun!

carrie July 19, 2017

Come by Cosmo Park tonight, Wednesday, July 19 from 6 to 8 pm for Family Fun Fest. It’s free entertainment for the whole family, including activities, music, hands-on learning, live entertainment, face painting, food trucks and more. Each month features a different theme and this month is a focus on […]

Movies in the Park returns to Cosmo Park

City
Events

The Loop May 10, 2017

The annual Movies in the Park series will return this year to Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W, near Nickell Shelter. Columbia Parks and Recreation shows family-friendly movies monthly on a giant inflatable screen. The first movie of the series will be Zootopia (PG), starting at 8:30 p.m. on […]

Art in Bloom is this Weekend!

The Loop March 17, 2017

Art blossoms at the Museum of Art and Archaeology as Mid-Missouri florists design and create fresh-cut floral arrangements inspired by art works in the Museum’s collections.

Central Neighborhood meeting, dinner scheduled for March 14

carrie March 10, 2017

As part of the 2016-2019 Strategic Plan, the City of Columbia will return to the Central Neighborhood to host a meeting on Tuesday, March 14 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Hickman High School, 1104 N. Providence Road. The meeting is open to all residents in the Central Neighborhood. Prior […]

Thank You for Shopping Small!

The Loop November 27, 2016

You made a big difference on #SmallBizSat. Thank you for the #ShopSmall love! pic.twitter.com/j3qdmqbSFp — Shop Small (@ShopSmall) November 27, 2016

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