Hello Jefferson City! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: A dinosaur tea party, quarter-powered nostalgia, and an award-winning local therapist + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
A summer market on wheels: Fresh produce rolled into Jefferson City as The Fruit Truck made a Father’s Day stop, part of a 21-state summer tour offering transparency about where customers’ food comes from -- see the summer market stop.
Plan ahead for detours: Westbound US 54 exit to Missouri 52 south of Eldon will close Thursday, June 25 for shoulder work, weather permitting. Jefferson City area drivers should plan extra time -- read the full closure details.
Award-winning local therapist: In Jefferson City, therapist Denny Cash aims to close a gap in LGBTQ care using Internal Family Systems. The 2025 Reader's Choice winner opened Still Point Therapy in 2024 -- meet the local therapist.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Park day, upgraded: Community Park got a serious glow-up, with a big modern playground, a 30-foot climbing tower, ziplines, and a splash park that keeps kids happy while you claim a shaded picnic table. Stroll the Greenway, then check out the sculptures that share the Historic Foot District’s story.
Backyard refresh alert: Kipp's Gardens To Go has the annuals, perennials, veggie starts, shrubs and trees your beds crave, plus pots, fountains and those wind spinners you secretly love. Bring your porch containers for custom designs, get friendly guidance on plant choices, or let their in-house landscaper handle the heavy lifting... easy win for Jefferson City yards.
Quarter-powered nostalgia: Got a roll of quarters and an itch for old-school fun? Quik Play delivers a legit coin-op fix in Jefferson City with claw machines, coin pushers, and classics like Ms. Pacman, Donkey Kong, and Terminator, with no tickets, no tokens, just prizes that make it an easy midweek win or low-stakes date.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧱 LEGO Amusement Park Adventures @ Lab Space Robotics | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Treat your grade 1 or 2 kid to a one-day LEGO Amusement Park workshop at LabSpace, building rides with SPIKE Essentials and simple coding. They play engineer, you sneak a coffee, and your feet get a break from rogue bricks.
🤖 Lego Robotics: Twirling Teacups @ Capital Mall | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Got a kiddo in grades 1 to 3 who treats LEGO like a second language? At LabSpace they use easy, icon-based coding, motors, and sensors to bring rides to life, from twirling teacups to Ferris wheels. Choose one workshop, or build the whole park.
🦖 T. Rex & Triceratops Tea Party @ Holts Summit Public Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Round up your pint-sized paleontologists for a T. Rex and Triceratops tea party with tea or juice, a light snack, stories, and crafts that dig into the Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story. Fancy tea attire or dino outfits encouraged, short arms accepted. Ages 2-8.
🌌 Night Under the Stars @ Chick-fil-A | Wednesday (6/24) at 5:30 PM – Whether you're dusting off the good shoes or bribing a kid into a collared shirt, this dress-up dinner keeps it sweet and simple, $10 per child. Reserved tables, face painting, and photo ops, all so you can bank some real one-on-one time.
🌟 Stars Under the Stars @ Missouri State Capitol | Friday (6/26) at 8:30 PM – Feel like a little Judy Garland under real constellations? Meet Me in St. Louis hits a giant inflatable screen at dusk, bring blankets and those trusted lawn chairs, sing The Trolley Song under your breath, and savor a free, family-friendly night, courtesy of Healthy Blue.
🪴 DIY Plant Bar - Succulent Fairy Gardens @ Little Leaf Essentials: Plant Shop & More | Saturday (6/27) at 10:30 AM – Make a pint-sized fairy garden with hardy succulents at a relaxed DIY plant bar, complete with a glass vessel, three plants, and fairy accents, for $30. Self-guided, low stress, and the only weeds are imaginary, which feels like a win.
💃 Master Dance Class @ MidMo Conservatory of Dance | Saturday (6/27) at 1:00 PM – Broadway-savvy pro Regina Laughlin Rinehart drops in for a Disney and musical theater master class, open to ages 7 and up, with a Q&A to boot. Perfect for kids, grandkids, or that inner chorus kid you keep quiet between carpools.
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07 — The Jefferson City report Weather forecastToday — High: 84°F — Low: 67°F — Precip: 47%
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. West wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tomorrow — High: 84°F — Low: 68°F — Precip: 76%
Showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 0 to 3 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Later: Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 90%. This house is wildThis fully remodeled all-brick ranch pairs timeless curb appeal with a fresh, move-in-ready interior. Offering 5 bedrooms and 3 baths, it features spacious living areas and a smart, functional layout made for easy everyday living and entertaining. Set in a desirable established neighborhood within the Blair Oaks School District, it brings style, comfort, and convenience together beautifully.
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