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Events & Programs

Seasonal events, weekly programs, and surprise pop-ups all year long.

Previous & Upcoming Events

Boone County Ready Festival Pop-Up
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Boone County Ready Festival Pop-Up

Thursday, September 17th · 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM · Cosmo Park | 1615 Business Loop 70 W

Join us at the Boone County Ready Festival Pop-Up for an afternoon full of hands-on fun, community connections, and first responder adventures! 🎉✨�🎨 Enjoy interactive activities�👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for the family 📅 Thursday, September 17th �⏰ 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM�📍 Cosmo Park
Zipperfest Pop-up
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Zipperfest Pop-up

Saturday, September 12 · 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM · 600 block of Fay St., Columbia, MO

Zipperfest was from 1pm to 7pm Saturday September 12th! 🎉 This pop-up was art centered, with hands-on activities for children and families who played and created together. 🎨
Debut Pop-Up Event @ Columbia Farmers Market
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Debut Pop-Up Event @ Columbia Farmers Market

Saturday, September 5 · 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM · 1769 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65003

On September 5, 2026, Columbia Children’s Museum held its first public pop-up at the Columbia Farmers Market. Families met our team and explored hands-on activities and exhibits together. We are grateful to everyone who helped make our community debut such a successful beginning.
More coming soon!
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Where Imagination Comes to Play

Hands-on exhibits and a whole lot of curiosity.