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FAMILY AND KIDS

Things to do with kids in Jefferson City

214 upcoming events in Jefferson City, Missouri for children and families, 66 of them free. Library story times and rhyme times, Parks and Recreation youth programs, nature center puppet shows and animal feedings, and family festivals. Most of it costs nothing.

Fri 11:00 AM
Spooky Science
LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Fri 6:00 PM · FREE
Family Movie Night: Toy Story 5 (PG)
Missouri River Regional Library
Fri 6:00 PM
Kids Halloween Party
Play on High Street
Sat 10:00 AM
Trick or Treet at Hy-Vee
Hy-Vee Grocery Store
Sat 10:00 AM
Saturday STEM Lab: Build, Code and Engineer!
LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Sat 11:00 AM · FREE
Kids Craft: Pumpkin Painting
Missouri River Regional Library

What is there to do with kids in Jefferson City, MO?

JCMO Today lists 214 events in Jefferson City, Missouri for kids and families coming up, 66 of them free. Highlights: Hen House Market Trunk or Treat (Saturday at 12:00 PM at Hen House Market - Jefferson City); Jefferson City Early Childhood Center's Trunk or Treat (Sunday at 3:00 PM at Jefferson City Early Childhood Center); LU Blue Tiger Trunk or Treat (Wednesday at 5:30 PM at Jason Gymnasium). The full day-by-day list is below, as of October 23, 2026.

Friday, October 23
11:00 AM
Spooky ScienceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
6:00 PM
Family Movie Night: Toy Story 5 (PG)FREEMissouri River Regional Library
6:00 PM
Kids Halloween PartyPlay on High Street
Saturday, October 24
10:00 AM
Trick or Treet at Hy-VeeHy-Vee Grocery Store
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM Lab: Build, Code and Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:00 AM
Kids Craft: Pumpkin PaintingFREEMissouri River Regional Library
12:00 PM
Hen House Market Trunk or TreatFREEHen House Market - Jefferson City
Sunday, October 25
All day
Stronger Together: A Pink October Flow- FREE Donation Yoga for The Red Slipper Warrior ProjectBinder Park & Lake
3:00 PM
Jefferson City Early Childhood Center's Trunk or TreatJefferson City Early Childhood Center
6:30 PM
YMCA Halloween TrailJefferson City Area YMCA - Firley Y
Monday, October 26
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
10:00 AM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:55 AM
Junior Engineers: Robotics & The Power Grid Journey (Grades 2–4)LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
3:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
4:00 PM
Kids After School: Pet RocksFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, October 27
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
5:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
6:00 PM
Family Skate NightWashington Park Ice Arena
Wednesday, October 28
a red-orange pumpkin on an ink card
10:30 AM
Family Halloween StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:00 AM
Tail Waggin' TutorsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
12:30 PM
STEM Club Grades 6-8 AdvancingLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
3:45 PM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:00 PM
Wednesday Advancing STEM ClassesLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:30 PM
LU Blue Tiger Trunk or TreatJason Gymnasium
Thursday, October 29
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
6:00 PM
A Vampire Murder MysteryFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Friday, October 30
All day
Haunting for Candy with the KehoesMissouri Governor's Mansion
All day
The Dungeon Halloween Costume PartyThe Dungeon Card Shop JC
a steaming bowl of chili on a red-orange card
4:00 PM
Hartsburg Annual Chili Supper and MasqueradeHartsburg American Legion Post 424
Saturday, October 31
All day
Busch's Halloween Boo Bash!Busch's Florist and Greenhouse
All day
Halloween FunGrace Behavioral Health, LLC
1:00 PM
Halloween SkateWashington Park Ice Arena
1:00 PM
American Legion Post 5 Family Trunk or TreatAmerican Legion
Monday, November 2
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
10:00 AM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:55 AM
Junior Engineers: Robotics & The Power Grid Journey (Grades 2–4)LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a pin and a string of party lights under a curtain on an ink card
12:30 PM
LCCC Monday CampFREEMissouri River Regional Library
3:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
6:00 PM
LEGO Block PartyFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, November 3
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
5:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
6:00 PM
Designing Holiday Cards with CanvaFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, November 4
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:00 AM
Tail Waggin' TutorsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
12:30 PM
STEM Club Grades 6-8 AdvancingLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
3:45 PM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:00 PM
Wednesday Advancing STEM ClassesLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:30 PM
Kids Pages and Paint: The Leaf ThiefFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Thursday, November 5
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
6:00 PM
Teen Book BingoFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Friday, November 6
All day
Lincoln University Veterans Appreciation BreakfastHealth & Security Sciences Institute
9:30 AM
Rhyme TimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:30 PM
Tween Pop-up Mushrooms & PumpkinsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:30 PM
Bats in Motion: A Family Engineering ChallengeLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
7:00 PM
First Friday Film: The Perks of Being a WallflowerFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Saturday, November 7
12:00 PM
Kids Trout Fishing DayFREEMcKay Lake
12:30 PM
Family Dollhouse WorkshopLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
1:00 PM
One-on-One Genealogy Help SessionsMissouri River Regional Library
Monday, November 9
8:00 AM
Tales on the TrailFREERunge Conservation Nature Center
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
10:00 AM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:55 AM
Junior Engineers: Robotics & The Power Grid Journey (Grades 2–4)LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
3:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
5:30 PM
Teen Art ClubFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, November 10
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
two speech bubbles on an ink card
5:30 PM
Free Estate Planning SeminarFREEMissouri River Regional Library
5:30 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
an open book on a teal card
6:00 PM
Evening Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, November 11
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
12:30 PM
STEM Club Grades 6-8 AdvancingLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
3:45 PM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:00 PM
Wednesday Advancing STEM ClassesLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, November 12
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, November 13
10:30 AM
Craft Days at LabSpace Fall 2026LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, November 14
9:00 AM
Puzzle and Board Game SwapFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM Lab: Build, Code and Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:00 AM
Puppet Show: Where are the Kids?FREERunge Conservation Nature Center
12:30 PM
Family Dollhouse WorkshopLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
6:00 PM
Teen After-HoursFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Monday, November 16
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
10:00 AM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:55 AM
Junior Engineers: Robotics & The Power Grid Journey (Grades 2–4)LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Tuesday, November 17
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:00 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
6:00 PM
Teens Learn to Crochet: Checker Print CoastersFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, November 18
10:00 AM
KidSight Free Vision Screening for ChildrenFREEMissouri River Regional Library
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:00 AM
Tail Waggin' TutorsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
12:30 PM
STEM Club Grades 6-8 AdvancingLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
3:45 PM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
5:00 PM
Wednesday Advancing STEM ClassesLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
6:00 PM
Kids STEAM Night: Snap CircuitsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Thursday, November 19
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
5:00 PM
Teen Coloring HangoutFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Friday, November 20
9:30 AM
Rhyme TimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
6:00 PM
Family Movie Night: PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie (PG)FREEMissouri River Regional Library
Saturday, November 21
1:00 PM
One-on-One Genealogy help sessionsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Monday, November 23
a science flask with bubbles and a gear on a marigold card
10:00 AM
STEAM Club ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:55 AM
Junior Engineers: Robotics & The Power Grid Journey (Grades 2–4)LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
4:00 PM
Kids After School: Build a Better BridgeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, November 24
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:00 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
Wednesday, November 25
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Thursday, November 26
8:15 AM
Jefferson City Roadrunner’s Annual Thanksgiving Day Pie RunNorth Jefferson Recreation Area
Saturday, November 28
8:00 AM
Christkindlmarkt - Craft Show / Bake Sale / Breakfast BonanzaCentral Church
Tuesday, December 1
All day
Guaranteed White ChristmasFREEWashington Park Ice Arena
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:00 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
Wednesday, December 2
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
4:30 PM
Lego RoboticsLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, December 3
8:30 AM
Missouri System of Care Statewide Summit 2026FREEMissouri Behavioral Health Council
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:00 AM
3D Cardboard Dala Horse CraftLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, December 4
All day
Capital City Festival of LightsBinder Park (Park Entrance)
9:30 AM
Rhyme TimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:30 AM
Craft Days at LabSpace Fall 2026LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
three balloons on a marigold card
5:30 PM
Christmas Snow Globe WorkshopLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, December 5
All day
Hoops MidwestThe Linc
10:00 AM
Jitter Bot WorkshopLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
1:00 PM
One-on-One Genealogy help sessionsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
1:00 PM
Christmas CraftsLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Sunday, December 6
4:00 PM
Big Brothers Big Sisters JC Jingle Dash 5kBinder Park (Park Entrance)
Monday, December 7
a pin and a string of party lights under a curtain on an ink card
12:30 PM
LCCC Monday CampFREEMissouri River Regional Library
6:00 PM
LEGO Block PartyFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, December 8
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:00 PM
Intro to Coding in Scratch: Build Your Digital WorldOnline
Wednesday, December 9
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:30 PM
Lego RoboticsLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
an open book on a teal card
6:00 PM
Evening Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Thursday, December 10
All day
Active Living: ChristmasPartyFREEMcClung Indoor Pavilion
10:30 AM
Messy Engineering: Gingerbread Houses at LabSpace!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, December 11
10:30 AM
Messy Engineering: Gingerbread Houses at LabSpace!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, December 12
11:00 AM
Family Event: Christmas Ornament CraftsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
1:00 PM
Skate with SantaWashington Park Ice Arena
Monday, December 14
5:30 PM
Teen Art ClubFREEMissouri River Regional Library
6:00 PM
Family Book BingoFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, December 15
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, December 16
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
4:30 PM
Lego RoboticsLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, December 18
9:30 AM
Rhyme TimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
10:00 AM
Jitter Bot WorkshopLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, December 19
1:00 PM
One-on-One Genealogy help sessionsFREEMissouri River Regional Library
1:00 PM
Lego Winter Build Party!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Tuesday, December 22
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, December 23
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Monday, December 28
11:00 AM
Family Craft: New Year's Hats and BlowersFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Tuesday, December 29
10:30 AM
Preschool StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, December 30
an open book on a teal card
10:30 AM
Family StorytimeFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Monday, January 4
a pin and a string of party lights under a curtain on an ink card
12:30 PM
LCCC Monday CampFREEMissouri River Regional Library
Wednesday, January 6
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, January 9
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, January 13
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, January 15
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:30 AM
Craft, Build and Create at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, January 16
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, January 18
10:00 AM
STEM Fun!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, January 20
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, January 22
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:30 AM
Craft, Build and Create at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, January 23
a friendly robot head on an ink card
10:00 AM
Build and Program a Robot to Keep!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, January 25
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, January 27
a stage microphone on a red-orange card
9:45 AM
Music and Movement at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, January 28
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, January 29
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:30 AM
Craft, Build and Create at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, February 1
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, February 3
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, February 4
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, February 5
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:30 AM
Craft, Build and Create at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, February 6
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM, Build, Code, & Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, February 8
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, February 10
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, February 11
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Friday, February 12
a paintbrush painting a red-orange swoosh on a marigold card
10:30 AM
Craft, Build and Create at LabSpaceLabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, February 17
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, February 18
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, February 22
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, February 24
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, February 25
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, March 1
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, March 3
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, March 4
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, March 6
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM, Build, Code, & Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, March 8
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, March 10
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, March 11
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
two speech bubbles on an ink card
3:00 PM
BBBS Bowl For Kids' Sake
Friday, March 12
7:00 PM
Faded Youth Dance at the Capital RitzCapital Ritz Banquet & Dance Center
Monday, March 15
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, March 17
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, March 18
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, March 22
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, March 24
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, March 25
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, March 31
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, April 1
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, April 3
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM, Build, Code, & Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, April 5
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, April 7
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, April 8
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Monday, April 12
10:00 AM
STEM Club Ages 5/6LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
11:10 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, April 14
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, April 15
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Wednesday, April 21
10:30 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Thursday, April 22
10:00 AM
STEM Club Grades 1/2LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall
Saturday, May 1
10:00 AM
Saturday STEM, Build, Code, & Engineer!LabSpace Robotics, Capital Mall

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