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!
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Senior Adult Dance
Senior Adult Dance
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.
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Central Park Farmers Market
Central Park Farmers Market
About 30 vendors participate in the Farmers Market each week. A list of the items that were available last year include: Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, yellow squash, beets, watermelon, hot peppers, mushrooms, sweet corn, green beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, honeydew melons, cherries, strawberries, cantaloupe, apples, blueberries, blackberries, baked…
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Senior Adult Dance
Senior Adult Dance
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.
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Central Park Farmers Market
Central Park Farmers Market
About 30 vendors participate in the Farmers Market each week. A list of the items that were available last year include: Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, yellow squash, beets, watermelon, hot peppers, mushrooms, sweet corn, green beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, honeydew melons, cherries, strawberries, cantaloupe, apples, blueberries, blackberries, baked…
Family nature program
Family nature program
“Scat is Where it’s At.” Naturalists call poop scat,’ You can learn a lot by examining scat from what kind of animal left the scat to what they’re eating. Join us for an hour of scatology and maybe a short trail hike to see if we can find some scat! Programs are free thanks to…
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Senior Adult Dance
Senior Adult Dance
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.
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Central Park Farmers Market
Central Park Farmers Market
About 30 vendors participate in the Farmers Market each week. A list of the items that were available last year include: Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, yellow squash, beets, watermelon, hot peppers, mushrooms, sweet corn, green beans, pumpkins, sweet potatoes, honeydew melons, cherries, strawberries, cantaloupe, apples, blueberries, blackberries, baked…
Bird Watching Walk
Bird Watching Walk
Saturday, June 21, 8-9 a.m. Bird Walk at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Bring binoculars and check out the Merlin Bird App for learning bird calls. Walk is led with help from the Mississippi Hills Missouri Master Naturalists. Beginner and experienced birders welcome. Programs are free thanks to Hannibal BASF. Registration required at www.hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
Juneteenth
Juneteenth
The celebration kicks off with a parade down Main Street starting at 10 a.m. There will be activities at Nipper Park at the riverfront during the day, with announcements being made by emcee Michael Miller.
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Juneteenth Day at the pool
Juneteenth Day at the pool
Children who participated in the Juneteenth festivities will receive a ticket to the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center Sunday Funday.
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Senior Adult Dance
Senior Adult Dance
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.
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Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve
Friday, June 27, 8-10 p.m. Night Hike at Sodalis Nature Preserve, “Fairies of the Night: The Magical World of Fireflies.” Fireflies are Nature’s fairies. These beetles in the Lampryidae family are like little blinking lamps lighting up the dark. They contain a bioluminescent chemical which allows them to flash signals to each other. Different kinds of lighting bugs prefer…
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Farmers Market
Farmers Market
The Central Park Farmers Market will be located in Kiwanis Park from June 28 through October 25. About 30 vendors participate in the Farmers Market each week. A list of the items that were available last year include: Tomatoes, cucumbers, lettuce, kale, onions, cabbage, spinach, potatoes, carrots, zucchini, peppers, yellow squash, beets, watermelon, hot peppers,…
Cardboard Boat Races
Cardboard Boat Races
Boat check-in is 10 a.m. June 28, with the first launch at 11 a.m. Each boat must have two passengers, ages 6-16. Rules are on the Hannibal Parks & Recreation website, www.hannibalparks.org, and available at the HPR office, 320 Broadway. Signup is available at https://hannibalparks.recdesk.com/Community/Program
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Cardboard Boat Swim Day at pool
Cardboard Boat Swim Day at pool
Anyone who participates in Cardboard Boat Races receives a ticket for free admission for Sunday Funday.
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