Parks Department Offers Summer Fun

The Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department sponsors numerous events during the summer. For an up-to-date list of all planned activities, visit kirksvillecity.com/parkprograms.


Movies in the Park
Every Saturday night a free family movie will be shown starting at dusk at the Ray Klinginsmith Amphitheatre in Rotary Park. Concessions will be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets.

“Captain America: Civil War”
July 1

“Sing”
July 8

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
July 15

“Zootopia”
July 22

“Grease”
July 29

“Inside Out”
Aug. 5

“The Good Dinosaur”
Aug. 12


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The second and fourth Thursdays of the month feature craft projects at Jackson Stables. Doors open at 6 p.m., crafts begin at 7 p.m. Pre-registration is required and can be completed online at parks.kirksvillecity.com or at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. Each project night is $40, and all materials are provided.

Wine Craft Project Night
July 13

Love My Pet Project Night
July 27

Home Décor Project Night
Aug. 10


The Book is Always Better
Members of the community read the book, discuss and then watch it together at Movies in the Park. This program is free and open to all ages. Pre-registration is required and can be done online at parks.kirksvillecity.com or at the Kirksville Aquatic Center. For more information, call 660.627.1485.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them”
July 15


Block Parties
These Sunday afternoon events from 3-5 p.m. are a way to enjoy the city’s neighborhood parks.

Memorial Park Block Party
July 16

Jaycee Park Block Party
July 30

Brashear Park Block Party
Aug. 13


Aquatic Center Special Events
Splash Bash
July 4

Doggie Luau
Aug. 19


“Lucky Stiff” Musical Comedy
7 p.m.
July 26-29
Severns Theatre
Tickets are $10 and available at the Kirksville Aquatic Center starting July 1.