Come support breast cancer awareness at the Pink Party fashion hair affair showcasing the latest trends with a mix of artists. The Pink Party is set for 8 p.m. to midnight Friday at 701 Big Bear Blvd. in Columbia. Event organizer Bridget Williams is the owner of Artistry Salon and a recent breast cancer survivor […]
It’s time to test your knowledge at the 10th annual Trivia Night and silent auction hosted by the Language Tree. Participate in trivia games at 6 p.m. Saturday at 3351 E Gans Road, which is presented by Flow’s Pharmacy. In addition to great trivia, there will be a silent auction, a live auction, including a […]
The Out of the Darkness Columbia Walk is back to bring awareness to the effects of suicide. The doors open at 11 a.m. Sunday at Stephens Lake Park with community resource tables, a bounce house, an obstacle course, a memory wall, honor beads, sand art and more. Bring a picture of your loved one to […]
Come join Chicken Salad Chick for a kids pumpkin and cookie decorating party. Bring your children and enjoy the Halloween-themed activities and from 4-7 p.m. Friday at 300 Brickton Road. Chicken Salad Chick will provide supplies for the pumpkin and cookie decorating. Children will get to enjoy a meal for $1.89 each. Participants are encouraged […]
The District has once again teamed up to bring the third Caffeine Crawl to downtown Columbia. On Saturday, Oct. 15, people will get to pick from one of three routes covering half a mile each while enjoying some local treats along the way. Each route has a slightly different timeframe and each stop will include […]
What is better than a pumpkin carving party to bring in the Halloween spirit? From noon to 6 p.m. Saturday at Kia of Columbia, 710 Business Loop 70 West, people are welcome to bring their kids to a free pumpkin carving party. Pumpkins and tools will be provided by Kia until supplies run out, but […]
Snuggled in a small town with a population of 120 is the 31st annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. Enjoy the tradition of community, family, friends and, of course, pumpkins from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Hartsburg is known as Missouri’s pumpkin patch due to its rich bottom soil, which produces unique and bountiful harvests of […]
Lovers of comedy and Halloween have the perfect opportunity to enjoy both at Talking Horse Productions’ performance of “Trick or Treat.” At 7 p.m. Friday, people are welcome to join the Ponies for a night of pumpkin-spiced improv to kick off the spooky season. The audience will be asked to provide suggestion for the performers […]
The Roots N Blues Festival 2022 is just a few days away and if you haven’t already gotten your pass, time is running out. From Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park, attendees will get to listen to music, enjoy drinks, food and more, but passes are dwindling. Roots N Blues officials reported earlier this […]
The Missouri Disability Empowerment Foundation is hosting a murder mystery dinner fundraiser at the Shakespeare’s Pizza in south Columbia. Starting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday at 3911 Peachtree Drive, people can come and be a part a hilarious performance of a “Fistful of Hollers” while enjoying pizza, cookies and soft drinks. A cash bar will be […]
Halloween festivities are officially getting started as fall is in full swing. At 6 p.m. Friday, Lakeside Ashland is showing two movies for the price of one at the unique outdoor event venue. People will get to not only view “Hocus Pocus,” but also “Hocus Pocus 2” for $10 per carload. Gates open at 5 […]
This weekend, the Alive in Christ Lutheran Church is hosting a free pumpkin bash with music, games, food and more. From 4-7 p.m. Sunday, people are welcome to head to 201 Southhampton Drive in Columbia. There will be music by River and Rail on the outdoor stage, a pumpkin bounce house, food trucks, games and […]
Join The District for its newest event this weekend. Enjoy activities including, yoga classes, a massage, a cooking class or get back to your roots with a new plant or an aromatherapy candle. The Wellness Weekend is set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. People also can stop by the Orr Street […]
People can enjoy food, door prizes and more while supporting the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mid-Missouri at the Mid Missouri Community Vendor Fair. Set for 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday at Broadway Christian Church, 2601 W. Broadway, the event also will include a silent auction and raffle. Admission is $2 or a box of to-go snacks […]
Mid-Missouri PrideFest is returning to Columbia for an entire weekend of events. The fest, which has been a part of the local LGBTQIA+ community for more than 18 years, is being held at Rose Music Hall on Saturday and Sunday starting at noon. People are welcome to enjoy a street fair from noon to 6 […]
On Friday, community members are welcome to join Relay For Life of Boone County to celebrate survivors, remember those lost and fight back as a community to end cancer. The relay is set for 5-10 p.m. at Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park. Relay For Life is the world’s largest volunteer-based fundraising event. The tentative schedule […]
It is officially fall, which means (hopefully) cooler weather is here to stay. This weekend there is no better opportunity to enjoy some time outdoors along with food and games than at the Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture’s 13th Annual Harvest Hootenanny. From 4-9 p.m. Saturday at Columbia’s Agriculture Park, attendees will have a chance […]
What’s better than experiencing talent and good food on a Friday night? Sticky’s Cabana, an outdoor music venue in Columbia, is hosting Werkstock on Friday with multiple artists and Siden Down Home Smoked BBQ food truck. There will be more than 15 artists performing different genres of music including hip-hop and rock. The 70s inspired […]
Plant lovers have a chance to swap plants this weekend at the Gene Martin Secret Garden just off of the children’s area of the Columbia Public Library. People can share and swap plants, cuttings and seeds from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday. Attendees can bring all kinds of plants, including houseplants or outdoor garden plants, along […]
The annual Heritage Festival and Craft show is returning to Nifong Park in Columbia this weekend., offering a chance to travel back in time. The free, historical festival put on by Columbia Parks and Recreation has entertainment ranging from traditional tradesmen demonstrating lost arts to a handmade craft show with more than 70 vendors. There […]
