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!

Storybook Trail

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

The Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department is providing a Storybook Trail in Central Park specially geared to young children starting school. The Storybook Trail will be Sept. 3-13. The book is “David Goes to School” by David Shannon, which is a picture book about little David’s high-energy antics during a school day. Storybook Trail is…

September 10th Night Hike

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

As the leaves start to turn colors, Sodalis Nature Preserve is the perfect place to see plants, trees, wildlife and of course the bats. Join us for the first Night Hike of September on 9/10/21 at 6:30PM. Participants should meet in the Sodalis parking lot off of Ely Street. The night hikes are scheduled in…

Mysterious Migrations

Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill, Hannibal, MO

A family nature program called “Mysterious Migrations” will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 11 at Riverview Park Shelter No. 2, by the first overlook in the park. The children’s program will be guided by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation. “Summer is changing into fall which means animals are on the move,”…

September 17th Night Hike

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

As the leaves start to turn colors, Sodalis Nature Preserve is the perfect place to see plants, trees, wildlife and of course the bats. Join us for on September 17, 2021 at 6:30PM. Participants should meet in the Sodalis parking lot off of Ely Street. The night hikes are scheduled in time for participants to…

Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

The benefits of bats are many and participants will learn all about it at a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve Friday Sept. 24. The night hike begins at 6:30 p.m. in the parking lot at Sodalis. Bats are essential to many ecosystems ranging from rainforests to deserts and are a boon to agriculture. Bats…

“What’s the Buzz?” Family Nature Program

Hannibal Regional Airport 6079 County Road 425, Hannibal, MO, United States

The "What's the Buzz" nature program will be 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 25 at Hannibal Regional Airport. The children’s program will be guided by Gale Rublee, nature educator for Hannibal Parks & Recreation. Rublee said the nature program is appropriate for all ages of youngsters. Rublee, is a Nationally Certified Interpreter guide and founding member of…

Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention program

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

Preventing Falls in Older Adults is a MATTER of BALANCE University of Missouri Extension is offering a Matter of Balance: Fall Prevention program in Hannibal at Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Dr, Hannibal, MO 63401. Meeting dates are September 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, and November 3, 10, and 17. The meeting…

Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

October is Bat Appreciation Month so it’s a good time to see the bats getting ready to hibernate. The first night hike of October will be held on Friday, October 1st. The night hike begins at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot at Sodalis. Bat Appreciation Month is designed to raise awareness about the need…

Event Series Central Park Farmers Market

Central Park Farmers Market

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

The Hannibal Central Park Farmers’ Market is held each Saturday morning from 7:30 a.m. to noon. You can find us on the west end of Central Park at Fifth Street and Broadway in downtown Hannibal from April 24th through Oct. 30th Saturday mornings in the park make for a perfect family outing.  Once the season is in…

Event Series 2021 Indoor Horseshoes League

2021 Indoor Horseshoes League

Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 301 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

The 44th Annual Indoor Horseshoes League returns on Sunday, September 19th at 2PM. The leagues will be held every Sunday at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Team cost is $40 and registration is due by Monday, September 13th - form available HERE. You can also register online at RecDesk. Please call 573-221-0154 with any questions!

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