Free & Cheap Things To Do With Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Jefferson City

Devil's Icebox

Devil's Icebox

Visit this great place for kids and families!

Sinkhole Trail, Columbia, MO 65203, United States

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

Hiking & biking trails plus caves. Popular for its hiking & biking trails, this park boasts a large cave system & a rock bridge.

5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203, United States

Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park

Frank G. Nifong Memorial Park

Playground & historical buildings. Heritage buildings from the 1800s, picnic shelters, play structures & a fishing pond.

2900 E Nifong Blvd, Columbia, MO 65201

Boone County History & Culture Center

Boone County History & Culture Center

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3801 Ponderosa St, Columbia, MO 65201

Rock Quarry Park

Rock Quarry Park

Green space with areas for play & sports. Playground with big tires to climb on, a multi-use trail & sports facilities such as tennis courts.

2002 Grindstone Pkwy, Columbia, MO 65201

Bonkers Columbia

Bonkers Columbia

Indoor family playground & arcade. Kid-centric play spot with a big maze for bouncing, climbing & sliding, plus an arcade & eatery.

3812 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, United States

Tiger Bounce

Tiger Bounce

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3601 Buttonwood Dr, Columbia, MO 65203

Grindstone Nature Area

Grindstone Nature Area

199-acre park with trails & overlooks. 199-acre park featuring nature trails & scenic overlooks, plus picnicking & a leash-free dog area.

2011 Old 63 S, Columbia, MO 65201

Museum of Art and Archaeology

Museum of Art and Archaeology

Regional artistic heritage center. Modern structure housing exhibits of regional artistic & cultural importance, with free admission.

1020 Lowry St, Columbia, MO 65201

Museum of Anthropology

Museum of Anthropology

Native American & pioneer history museum. This museum offers Native American artifacts, pioneer history exhibits & a giant archery collection.

1020 Lowry St, Columbia, MO 65201

Stephens Lake Park

Stephens Lake Park

Lakeside recreation & picnic area. Big park with a lakefront boardwalk & several picnic shelters, plus trails, playgrounds & free WiFi.

2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201

The Columns

The Columns

Landmark columns standing on campus. Iconic campus landmark featuring limestone columns standing as lone remnants of 1892 building fire.

S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201

Woodridge Park

Woodridge Park

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3532 Berrywood Dr, Columbia, MO 65201, United States

Flat Branch Park

Flat Branch Park

Multi-use facility with an amphitheater. Sculptures & a rain garden are distinctive aspects of this picnic & play space with an amphitheater.

300 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

Butterfly Bench

Butterfly Bench

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Flat Branch Park, 300 S Providence Rd, Columbia, MO 65203

The Magic Tree

The Magic Tree

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2100 Cherry Hill Dr, Columbia, MO 65203

Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary

Columbia Audubon Nature Sanctuary

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3607 Bray Ave, Columbia, MO 65203

Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary

Urban wildlife preserve with trails. This 90-acre park is a preserve for native plants & animals, with walking trails & a picnic shelter.

3300 W Rollins Rd, Columbia, MO 65203, United States

Clary-Shy Community Park

Clary-Shy Community Park

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1701 W Ash St, Columbia, MO 65203, United States

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