Poppies to the Park
Poppies to the Park is a heartfelt tribute honoring veterans with thousands of handmade poppies from near and far. The poppies will be installed along the Bicentennial Bridge, with garlands […]
Poppies to the Park is a heartfelt tribute honoring veterans with thousands of handmade poppies from near and far. The poppies will be installed along the Bicentennial Bridge, with garlands […]
Explore Jefferson City on two wheels with our Community Bike Rides! Free and open to all skill levels—from beginners building confidence to experienced cyclists exploring local routes and connecting with […]
November 2026 Location: Meet at Last Flight (Stadium/Edgewood, Hyde Park, Greenway Trail) Team Up Clean Up is a five-event volunteer series dedicated to keeping JC Parks and the Greenway clean. […]
Celebrate National "Take a Hike Day" with a scavenger hunt across JC Parks trails! Take a hike to find the mic—return it to The Linc for a chance to win […]
Join JC Parks and the News Tribune for the 41st Annual Christmas Home Decorating Contest. Whether you’re a first-timer or returning participant, you can compete to win in one of the […]
Start your Thanksgiving with a fun and festive tradition at the annual Thanksgiving Day Pie Run! Whether you're aiming for a personal best in the 10K, enjoying a competitive 5K, […]
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? JC Parks and KRCG will guarantee a White Christmas for one lucky Mid-Missouri family! The deadline to enter into the drawing is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 21, 2026. The winner will be drawn and announced on December 21, 2026. They’ll receive a yard full of snow on […]
This holiday season, JC Parks and United Way of Central Missouri are bringing local organizations together for our first-ever Light the Way event! United Way partner agencies and supporters are invited to decorate a Christmas tree that showcases their mission, celebrates their work and spreads holiday cheer throughout the community. It’s a chance to raise […]
Join us for entertainment, refreshments, and a visit from Santa Claus at the lighting of the Mayor’s Christmas Tree. Entertainment will begin at 5:30 pm, with the Mayor lighting the tree around 6:30 pm. Support neighbors in need with non-perishable food items or unwrapped toys for the Salvation Army.
The drive-through Capital City Festival of Lights opens at 6:00 PM and closes at 9:00 PM Daily (closed Mondays). Presented by Homemaker Health Care, the annual “Festival of Lights” returns to Binder Park starting on December 4 and lasting through December 26th, 2026 from 6 PM – 9 PM. Load up and head out to […]
Join us in Downtown Jefferson City to kick off the holidays. 🎄 Experience live music, carolers, dancers, performing artists, live window scenes, and much more! Meet Santa and the Grinch as you explore the entertainment. JC Parks will offer free hayrides around the festival area! Event brought to you by Downtown Jefferson City, downtown shops, […]
Skaters from Jefferson City, Clayton, Gateway, and Metro speed skating clubs will participate in the annual Capital City Speed Skating Championships. All levels will be represented from beginners to national champions. Races begin at 9:00 AM at the Washington Park Ice Arena -- spectators can cheer on the competitors for free!