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

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

Now that autumn is arriving in Hannibal, so are the Indiana bats arriving at their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service information, female bats enter hibernation shortly after arriving at hibernacula, but males remain active until late autumn to breed with…

Disc Golf Tournament

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

The Trilogy Challenge disc golf tournament will be 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 17, in Huckleberry Park. The entry fee is $35 and includes a player’s pack with three discs, microfiber towel and other items. The Trilogy Challenge is a disc golf event for novices and seasoned players. Each participant receives three discs that…

Senior Expo

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

The theme for the 2022 Senior Expo is “Together Again.” The event will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 22 at the Admiral Coontz Recreation Center. For more than 10 years, the Hannibal Senior Expo has offered participants an opportunity to learn about services and resources specific to senior adults.

Night Hike

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

Now that autumn is arriving in Hannibal, so are the Indiana bats arriving at their hibernacula, the caves at Sodalis Nature Preserve where they spend the winter. There are two “Bats are Back” Night Hikes through Sodalis Nature Preserve planned: • 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 • 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 23 According to the…

Nature adventure

Sodalis Nature Preserve 819 Ely St, Hannibal, MO

Outdoor play fosters children’s intellectual, emotional, social and physical development. There will be a nature program 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday Sept. 24 at Sodalis Nature Preserve. The “Nature Adventure” Family Program will explore some “magic spots” at Sodalis Nature Preserve. Gale Rublee, Hannibal Parks & Recreation nationally certified nature educator, will play interactive nature games with…

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…

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