The Easter Bunny has a very busy spring in Cape Girardeau this year, from flying in to the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport to hiding eggs all over town for kiddos and pups alike! The Easter Bunny kicks off Easter season in high style by arriving at the Cape Girardeau Regional Airport on Saturday morning in ... Read More
The calendar says February, but the weather forecast says Spring! Here are four ways to soak up this unseasonably warm weather while it lasts…. Downtown Stroll Grab a cup of coffee (Dynamite and Cup N’ Cork both have great cups of Joe) and meander around historic downtown Cape Girardeau under sunny blue skies. Pop in ... Read More
Winter is here in full force, and while the water parks and walk through zoos may be shut down for the season, there is still plenty of indoor fun to be had in Cape Girardeau for little ones! Discovery Playhouse is a great spot to spend a chilly afternoon, all cozied up inside this children’s ... Read More
If you’ve got family in town for the holiday or are visiting Cape Girardeau for the big meal, here are 5 things to do after you’ve watched the football game and eaten your fill of Thanksgiving dinner! 1. Christmas at the Glenn House The halls are beautifully decked at the Glenn House for their ... Read More
Rain or shine, discover nature at the Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center this Fall! Kiddos can walk through a beaver dam, make rubbings of animal tracks and match the (fake) scat with the critter at the Nature Center, which also features a scientific research laboratory, freshwater aquariums, indoor wildlife viewing areas and more. Hands-on exhibits ... Read More
Hummingbirds are getting ready for their annual fall migration to Central America. See these tiny creatures before they leave up close at the Nature Center‘s Hummingbird Banding, this Saturday August 29 from 8 a.m. – noon! “This event is truly a special opportunity for children and adults to get up close to a hummingbird,” said ... Read More
Take advantage of outdoor fun in Cape Girardeau with your kiddos when the weather is nice with these Family Fun attractions! Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center Splash down 5 brand new slides at Cape Splash if you’re feeling adventurous, or kick back on the 700 foot lazy river if you’re feeling not-so-adventurous; Cape Splash has ... Read More
Summer is here and it is HOT. Beat the heat with your little ones inside these cool spots in Cape Girardeau! Cape Girardeau Conservation Nature Center Walk through an indoor beaver dam, spot the queen bee in the beehive safely contained behind glass, make tracings of animal prints, watch the animals and much more at ... Read More
Have fun in Cape Girardeau with your family without spending a fortune – here are 7 free things to do with your kiddos! 1. Take a walk on the Born Learning trail around the lagoon at Capaha Park, where activities engage your little ones at every step. They’ll be boosting their language and literacy skills through ... Read More
Summer has officially arrived – make the most of the time off school and the sun with a Cape Girardeau summer bucket list packed with fun! Wednesday nights through the end of July, the Cape Girardeau Municipal Band puts on a free concert at the bandshell in Capaha Park. Bring a lawn chair or picnic ... Read More
