A fun treat for the whole family to get you in the holiday spirit!  Santa arrives at Bass Pro this weekend!

http://hulafrog.com/columbia-mo/santa-s-wonderland-2014-columbia-9ed/

27^th Annual Holiday Exhibition & Sale- Columbia Weaver’s and Spinner’s Guild.

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On the weekend of November 11-13 the Columbia Weaver’s and Spinner’s Guild will be hosting its 27^th annual Exhibition and Sale at the Boone County Historical Society and Museum.  Each year members of the Guild work during the year to create unique and beautiful pieces to sell at this event.  Items accepted by the Guild for its sale must exceed a threshold for skilled workmanship, quality and reflect the goals of the Guild to support the fibre arts and the practitioners of the craft.  Proceeds of the Sale go to the individual artists, minus a commission to the Guild.

 

        

 

(Photos from past Exhibition and Sale events).

 

The  Sale begins on Friday, November 11, @ 5:30  and end on the following Sunday @ 3:00.   Demonstration by Guild members will occur on Saturday and Sunday.

 

sent in by Geoff Preckshot.

 

Don't forget about the fun events here on campus for homecoming 2016! Starting tomorrow night with the campus decorations!

 

https://mizzoumag.missouri.edu/2016/08/2016-homecoming-events/

A little free fun for the kiddos!

http://hulafrog.com/columbia-mo/halloween-party-columbia-79e2/

Beautiful cooler weather – just the thing to get us ready for the Annual Hartsburg Pumpkin festival! 

http://hulafrog.com/columbia-mo/hartsburg-pumpkin-festival-hartsburg-d7/

Love the trips to the Planetarium when you were younger? I know I did! Don't miss the Night Sky Wonders at Rock Bridge Highschool on Saturday.

http://hulafrog.com/columbia-mo/planetarium-show-rockets-rockets-rockets-columbia-755/

 

Neighborhood Park Fun Days
Wednesday, September 28, 2016, 6-8 pm
Auburn Hills Park
Calling all families! Set aside an evening for fun and get to know your neighbors. Variety of activities and games provided, bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs. Free. Presented by Aetna.

Family Fun Fest: Creative Kids
Wednesday, Sept 21, 2016, 6-8 pm
Cosmo Park, Free
Entertainment for the whole family, including activities, music, hands-on learning, face painting and more. Each month features a different theme. This month:
Let the kids show their creative and artistic side. Hands-on kid friendly art activities, musical performances, theater, and dance are just some of the fun to be had at the final fest of the summer. Sponsored by the Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs and the Missouri Arts Council.
The Family Fun Fest series is sponsored by Convention and Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5 radio, KOMU TV8, Parent Link and Aetna.

Annual Heritage Festival & Craft Show
September 17 & 18, 2016 – 10 am-5 pm
Nifong Park, Hwy 63 S at AC exit, FREE
Visitors will be taken back to the traditions of the past. Listen, learn, and see history as it comes alive. See artisans and tradesmen dressed in 19th century attire demonstrating their trades and selling their wares. A large contemporary handmade craft area will also be featured. Enjoy entertainment on two stages including music, dancing and storytelling. Saturday Ghost Stories (8-9:30 pm) are sponsored by the Mid-Missouri Organization Storytellers. Tour the Historic Maplewood Home and the Walter’s Boone County Historical Museum. Great food and a beautiful park setting will make the Heritage Festival a family tradition!

Neighborhood Park Fun Days
Wednesday, September 14, 2016, 6-8 pm
Downtown Optimist Park
Calling all families! Set aside an evening for fun and get to know your neighbors. Variety of activities and games provided, bring a picnic, blanket and lawn chairs. Free. Presented by Aetna.