Good morning, Columbia.

The COMO Juneteenth Parade will start at 10 a.m. June 20 at Hitt Street and Broadway and is one of several events planned to honor freedom and local heritage in Columbia.

The Columbia Farmers Market holds a weekly Wednesday market from 4 to 7 p.m. under the MU Health Care Pavilion at 1769 W Ash St until August's end.

It gives more farmers extra selling time and offers SNAP and WIC benefits plus punch card rewards — extra savings for shoppers.

Today, Tons of Trucks offered children an up-close look at Columbia’s fire, police, medical, construction and city trucks in a hands-on display of community services.

Missouri's top baby names for 2025 were released by the Social Security Administration on May 27 — the data shows Oliver and Theodore as the leading boy names and Charlotte and Amelia as the top girl names based on newborn Social Security card applications.

Columbia student Ananya Aggarwal advanced to the semifinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee — she said 'I did what I came here to do' after her round.

Missouri lawmakers passed a budget today that cuts 2 million in state funding for Double Up Food Bucks, the program that helps SNAP users buy fresh produce.

The program will rely on federal & private funds, which may limit its expansion into areas outside Kansas City.

ER visits for tick bites increased in Missouri with rates rising from 39 to 137 per 100,000 visits, raising concerns about alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that can cause symptoms such as hives and nausea (a Columbia resident manages her condition by avoiding red meat and dairy).

Elevate COMO Volleyball in coordination with Columbia Parks and Recreation will launch a new youth volleyball league for third- to sixth-graders on June 3, offering scholarships and an affordable way to play; a free skills clinic is scheduled for July 9.

Atomic Returns to Dive Bar

8 PM – 12 AM — Dive Bar — Cost details not provided — Experience the gritty blend of Midwest rock, country, and blues from Atomic Junction.

Apollo 13 Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No outside food or drink — Celebrate cinematic history with the thrilling Apollo 13 on a Saturday night under the stars.

Sporting KC Summer Soccer Camp

5-8 p.m. — Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area — $130-$225 — Young soccer enthusiasts can improve their skills under professional coaching in a fun and engaging environment.

Arts Fishing Club Performance

7:00-9:30 p.m. — Rose Music Hall — Cashless venue — Enjoy an evening of captivating live music at Rose Music Hall.

Zootopia 2 Movie Night

6:30-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — No entry fee — Enjoy a family-friendly screening of Zootopia 2 under the stars.

Lilo & Stitch Movie Night

8-10 p.m. — Lakeside Ashland — Free for teachers and their guests — Enjoy a nostalgic evening under the stars with Lilo & Stitch.

2026 CSI | NAWIC Golf Tournament

8 AM – 3 PM — The Club at Old Hawthorne — Team registrations and sponsorships available — Swing for a good cause with proceeds benefiting local educational programs and scholarships.

Breakthrough Basketball Skills Camp

Youth Basketball Camp — Jun 9-11 — Columbia Sports Fieldhouse — $97 observed coach fee — Improve your scoring and ball handling at this high-intensity camp for kids in grades 3-8.

Callaway Chamber Monthly Roundtable Tour

8:30-10:00 a.m. — Callaway Chamber of Commerce — Free entry — Engage with community members and industry leaders to explore local workforce opportunities.

2026 Show-Me State Games / Missouri State Senior Games

All day — Albert-Oakland Park — Various entry fees — Compete or enjoy playing pickleball at one of Columbia's premier venues.