Summer Events and Festivals in Columbia, Missouri

The event and festivals in Columbia, Missouri for 2008 are going to make for a great summer! You can find everything from movies on the lawn to live music to dog washes!

Twilight Fesitval

Location: The District

Time/Date: Every Thursday in June and September from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

For: Everyone

Cost: Free

Details: Kid's Camp, carriage rides, live bands, evening concerts, clowns, chalk art

http://www.twilightfestival.com/

National Trail Day 5K Walk/Run and 10K Bike and Trail-Side Nature Expo

Location: Stadium entrance to the MKT Trail

Time/Date: June 7^th Begins at 9:00 AM

For: Families, Individuals, Nature Lovers, Fitness Lovers

Cost: Free

Details: Bring your kids or your favorite walking partner and learn about nature as you walk the MKT trail.

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Documents/Leisure/special_events.pdf

Outdoor Cinema Summer Series

Location: Broadway entrance of Stephen's Lake Park

Time/Date: May 9^th, June 13^th, July 11^th, August 8^th

For: Everyone!

Cost: $3.00 Under 6 are free

Details: Bring your blanket and watch Bee Movie, The Birds, Some Like It Hot, or Enchanted on the Stephens Lake Park Lawn!

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Documents/Leisure/special_events.pdf

Cherry Hill Summerfest and Art Show

Location: Village of Cherry Hill

Time/Date: June 21^st 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For: Families, Art Lovers, Music Lovers

Cost: Unknown at this time

Details: Live music, amusements, art, and prizes. Benefits Central MO Food Bank

http://www.villageofcherryhill.com/news/index.asp?Story_ID=325

Go Skateboarding Day!

Location: Columbia Skate Park at Cosmo Park

Time/Date: June 21^st 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

For: Families, Kids, Skateboarders, Young People

Cost: Free

Details: Pro skate teams will demonstrate and you can skate too! Music, give-aways and food! Enter for best trick for a prize!

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/Documents/Leisure/special_events.pdf

$5.00 Dog Washes

Location: Columbia Second Chance Adoption Center

Time/Date: June 21^st, July 19^th, August 16^th Noon-4:00 PM

For: Dogs and the people who love them

Cost: $5 per dog wash or just donate!

Details: Dog wash to raise money for the Columbia Second Chance Animal Shelter

http://www.columbia2ndchance.org/DesktopDefault.aspx

Garage Band Bash

Location: Top of 6^th and Cherry Street Parking Garage

Time/Date: August 15^th 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM

For: Teenage Bands, Teens, Music Lovers

Cost: $2.00

Details: Showcase your talent or watch area teen bands perform!

http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/About_Us/documents/GarageBandBash_000.pdf