During "Weekends on the Boardwalk," you can enjoy a free guided tour of Connor's Cave using park lights and helmets. Walk the Devil’s Icebox Trail on your own until you reach Devil’s Icebox, where park volunteers will assist you. Learn about caves and bats.  Tours last about 15 minutes. Expect to get your feet wet. Tours are offered every Saturday and Sunday afternoon June 22 through Aug. 11 (unless canceled due to inclement weather). Reservations are not required.  The recommended ages are 5 and up.

Event times: Saturdays and Sundays, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.

5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO | (573) 449-7402

Join Slow Food Katy Trail Sunday, July 19, as we spend the afternoon exploring some of the farms that supply fresh, sustainably grown food to the Central Missouri region. This tour is designed to acquaint you with local farmers and give you an up-close look at their production methods and farming styles. Please feel free to ask them questions about how they grow their food.  The tour runs from 1 to 4 p.m. and starts at River Hills Harvest, 8871 Tom Bass Road.  Tours are free, visit slowfoodkatytrail.blogspot.com for a detailed schedule.

"On select Friday nights, MizzouRec opens facilities to the Mizzou community and their family members. Children (younger than 18) are welcome in Tiger Grotto, 50M Pool, sport activity court, and the indoor running track.

We’re excited to offer this new and convenient process for experiencing Mizzou Family Night! We hope you enjoy the changes and thank you for your patience as we work hard to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible. Please review the guidelines page to familiarize yourself with our new procedure."

July 10, 4-8 PM

For more information, see http://www.mizzourec.com/membership/additional-services/mizzou-family-night/.

The 63rd Annual Fourth of July celebration is happening downtown this weekend.  There will be children's activities, entertainment, as well as a fireworks display, all free and open to the public!  For more information, check out https://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Activities_and_Programs/4thjuly.php

Have a safe and happy 4th!

Summerfest continues on 9th Street June 26 with a free concert featuring Reel Big Fish, Less Than Jake, and Ballyhoo!  For more information, see https://www.facebook.com/events/434813793344397/.