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!

Dance Workshop

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

Free dancing lessons will be offered at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28. A Victorian Sampler dance workshop will be given by longtime dance teacher Jane Davenport. During the intermission, samples of Victorian food will be available. Davenport said comfortable clothing is recommended. The website, www.jlavender2000.wix.com/frontier-dancing gives examples of the types…

Sodalis Nature Preserve Night Hike

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. There will be a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14. The night hike, “Welcome Home, Myotis Sodalis” is scheduled in time for participants to see bats at sunset. The full Night…

Sodalis Nature Preserve Night Hike

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. There will be a Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The night hike, “Welcome Home, Myotis Sodalis” is scheduled in time for participants to see bats at sunset. The full Night…

Event Series Central Park Farmers Market

Central Park Farmers Market

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

Producer-only market with 100 percent of the vendors being local, growing their own produce and making their own wares. Live music, yoga in the park at 9 a.m. For more information contact Hopefarms2@gmail.com

Pumpkins in the Park

Central Park 450 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

The event will be in conjunction with the last day of Central Park Farmers Market. Winners will be announced at 11:30 a.m. From 9:30 to 11 a.m. the pumpkins will be on display in Central Park. The pumpkins will be judged by the spectators. Each person will be allowed vote once in each category. There…

Event Series Rec Center closed

Rec Center closed

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

The Rec Center will also be closed to recreational activities from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 due to setup for the DARE Halloween Party. The Hannibal Police Department sponsors the Halloween Party, which is 5:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 31. The Recreation Center will reopen to the public at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2. The Admiral…

Astronomy Night

Riverview Park 2000 Harrison Hill, Hannibal, MO

The sky at Riverview Park should provide the perfect background for the wonders of the night sky at Astronomy Night Nov. 13. The viewing and learning experience will be 7 p.m. in Riverview Park, in the big grassy area between the four-way stop and the first overlook, often known as “Frisbee Field.” Astronomy Night is…

Event Series Senior Adult Dance

Senior Adult Dance

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

The Senior Dances are noon to 3 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center, featuring the music of Betty Parsons Miller and the Uptown Strings, tips are encouraged for the band. Carry-ins are held during special occasions. The group has been playing for Senior Dances for almost 50 years.

Event Series Drop-In Pickleball

Drop-In Pickleball

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

Hannibal Parks & Recreation is offering Drop-In Pickleball on some Tuesday evenings. The Drop-In Pickleball program will be 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesdays at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. Each participant must pay $3 per night. Drop-In Pickleball allows players to “drop in” and play games. Courts will be designated for competitive, intermediate and leisure…

Shooter’s Education BB Gun League

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

The free class is a firearm safety awareness program for children ages 8-18. Topics include ethics, sportsmanship, fundamentals for firing a gun, ammunition knowledge and safe gun handling, wildlife management and animal identification. This is not a hunter certification course. Participants can earn awards for improvement in target practice. Information is available by contacting Moore…

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