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!

Night Hike through Sodalis Nature Preserve

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

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…

Event Series Farmers Market

Farmers Market

Kiwanis Park 150 Broadway, Hannibal, MO, United States

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…

Cardboard Boat Races

Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United States

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…

Cardboard Boat Swim Day at pool

Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United States

Anyone who participates in Cardboard Boat Races receives a ticket for free admission for Sunday Funday.

Event Series Senior Adult Dance

Senior Adult Dance

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

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…

Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open Disc Golf Tournament

Huckleberry Park 1300 30th St, Hannibal, MO, United States

Don Crane Memorial Huck Finn Open disc golf tournament 9 a.m. July 5 at the Don Crane Disc Golf Course in Hannibal’s Huckleberry Park Sponsored by Hannibal Parks & Recreation…

Fence Painting Day

Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United States

Anyone who participates in a fence-painting contest in National Tom Sawyer Days will receive a ticket to get in free at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center.  

Christmas in July

Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United States

Children 5-17 who bring in unwrapped new toy for Toys for Tots gets in free of admission at Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center.

Bird Watching Walk

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

Sponsored by Hannibal BASF, the nature program is free but reservations must be made. Meet at shelter off the parking lot on Ely Street. Bring binoculars and check out the…

National Ice Cream Day

Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center 1700 Pleasant Street, Hannibal, United States

The first 25 people with paid admission will receive a free ice cream treat at the concession stand at the Ronny Ferrel Hannibal Aquatic Center.

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