Try catching a rainbow trout with your own gear or borrow fly fishing equipment—volunteers will be on hand to help! The first 100 kids get giveaway items. Sponsored by the Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust, Capital City Fly Fishers, and JC Parks.
Saturday, November 7, 2026, 1:30 pm — This will be a 1-mile or 2-mile hike at Binder Lake on several trails there. The hike will honor veterans and some snacks will be served. Wear shoes with tread and meet at the former bait shop, 1200 Binder Lake Road. The Jefferson City Trail Users group leads […]
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 […]
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 the community. Rides happen twice a month: usually the first Saturday morning and third Thursday evening. Locations vary— we post routes and starting points closer […]
Team Up Clean Up is a five-event volunteer series dedicated to keeping JC Parks and the Greenway clean. Events run 10:00–11:30 AM, with locations announced closer to each date here and on Facebook. Supplies are provided, and volunteers work in teams to remove litter and protect streams and trails. Bring a friend and help make […]
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 two Capitol Region Amphitheater tickets. A music-themed scavenger hunt will be posted on the JC Parks Facebook Page the morning of 11/17, with clues to […]
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 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 […]
