Join us for a weekly Food Truck Frenzy at the River Market Pavilion on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Food trucks will be on site and ready to serve for lunch, snacks, and dinner. Park along Chestnut Street or in the River Market Pavilion parking lot -- with access to restrooms, benches, trash […]
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 six contest categories or enter just for fun to be included on the Christmas Lights Tour map. Every entry helps brighten our community, and if […]
Join us on Tuesdays for our Evening Farmers' Market at the River Market Pavilion. Local growers and producers will have fresh finds for you to purchase weekly from 4 PM - 7 PM. Park along Chestnut Street or at the pavilion and enjoy shopping with indoor and outdoor vendors. The vendors below are Fall Members […]
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, or taking a leisurely 5K walk with family and friends, this Thanksgiving morning event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday. Both the […]
Join us for a weekly Food Truck Frenzy at the River Market Pavilion on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Food trucks will be on site and ready to serve for lunch, snacks, and dinner. Park along Chestnut Street or in the River Market Pavilion parking lot -- with access to restrooms, benches, trash […]
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 […]
Join us on Tuesdays for our Evening Farmers' Market at the River Market Pavilion. Local growers and producers will have fresh finds for you to purchase weekly from 4 PM - 7 PM. Park along Chestnut Street or at the pavilion and enjoy shopping with indoor and outdoor vendors. The vendors below are Fall Members […]
Join us for a weekly Food Truck Frenzy at the River Market Pavilion on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Food trucks will be on site and ready to serve for lunch, snacks, and dinner. Park along Chestnut Street or in the River Market Pavilion parking lot -- with access to restrooms, benches, trash […]
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!