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!

Dog Days of Summer Night Hike

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

As summer turns to fall, Sodalis Nature Preserve is celebrating the Dogs Days of Summer with night hikes through the park on the paved trail. Join us on Friday, August 13th from 7:30-9:30PM in the Sodalis parking lot. The full program lasts about two hours and follows a 2-mile paved trail. Participants are welcome to stay…

Stream Study Children’s Nature Program

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

Children are encouraged to develop a love and concern for protecting our fresh-water sources through a nature program on Bear Creek trail Saturday, Aug. 14. The Stream Study will be 10 a.m. to noon starting at the parking lot at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The children’s program will be guided by Gale Rublee, nature educator for…

Big Dirt Dig

Hannibal Street Department 701 Warren Barrett Drive, Hannibal, MO, United States

This year's Big Dirt Dig will be held at the Hannibal Street Department (701 Warren Barrett Drive) on Saturday, August 21st from 9-11AM.  Bring your kids to have some FREE messy fun and see some big trucks! Children are encouraged to bring shovels, buckets, trucks and digging toys. Sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation, Hannibal…

Dog Days of Summer Night Hikes

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

As summer turns to fall, Sodalis Nature Preserve is celebrating the Dogs Days of Summer with night hikes through the park on the paved trail. Join us on Friday, August 27th from 7:30-9:30PM in the Sodalis parking lot. The full program lasts about two hours and follows a 2-mile paved trail. Participants are welcome to…

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…

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!

$40

News and Events

News Alerts

Sign up for our news alerts and keep up with everything going on at the Hannibal Parks & Recreation Department.