ARC: Little Swimmers

Bring your little ones to the ARC for some swimming and fun!  The ARC offers Little Swimmers throughout the year.  You DO NOT have to be a member of the ARC to participate in Little Swimmers.  Just drop in during the scheduled time, and for a buck, enjoy an hour of swimming fun!

When: Monday-Thursday 11am-12pm
(Times & Days change with the season)
Price: $1.00 for kids & adults (you can't beat that!)

Come enjoy the water play structure, zero-depth area and the lazy river of the ARC Water Zone during a time specifically reserved for the little ones and an adult playmate.

ARC: Little Swimmers

Lend & Learn Toy Library

 
 Lend & Learn Toy Libraries provide a safe location in which young children and their parents can play with toys that develop their motor and cognitive skills. Our toys can be enjoyed at the library or borrowed for free. The toy libraries also provide opportunities for parents to link with other parents.

Come play at Lend & Learn and let your child's mind go to work!
Inside, there are designed areas for play, an outside playground, and an area for parents to check out toys and bring them home to enjoy for up to a month at a time!

Snack Time at Lend & Learn is always a hit

Lend & Learn is for children birth-3 years old!  

1010 Fay Street or 207 Park Avenue-Columbia

Hours: 10am-1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Phone: 573-777-1815 ext. 0
Staff: Ms. Lana

NOTE: Lend & Learn is CLOSED when Columbia Public Schools are closed!

Lend & Learn Webpage
(Pictures were taken from the Fay Street Location)

Closet full of toys to check-out and bring home:

Example of toys that my son checked out to bring home!

Price: FREE
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Kindermusik FREE Demo Class

My Memories Giveaway & Special Offer:: CLOSED

My Memories is offering CoMo Kids readers their very own Share the Memories code that provides a $10 discount off the purchase of the My Memories Suite Scrapbook software and a $10 coupon for the My Memories store.  That's a $20 value!  Purchase the My Memories Suite Digital Software here!
USE PROMO CODE: STMMMS22527 


On top of the special discount CoMo Kids fans receive, I am hosting a giveaway!  
One LUCKY CoMo Kids fan will receive the My Memories Suite Version 3 ($40 value).

Like many, I’ve loved scrapbooking for as long as I can remember. I’ve made quite a few scrapbooks in the past, but all the materials and add up!  Now a HUGE Rubbermaid container that sits in my closet with loose stickers, tools and papers.  With My Memories, everything is on the computer! 

Since becoming a mother of 2, the last scrapbooking I’ve done was a baby album for my first born.  Funny how you slack with the second child. I mostly resort to making photo books online but jumped at the chance to try out My Memories suite digital scrapbooking software.

After an easy, and pretty quick, download I started by choosing a pre-made layout that would fit my needs. I figured for a first try, using the pre-made templates would let me see just how user friendly the software can be. It passed with flying colors. I was able to make pages in about half and hour and tweaked a few things here or there to make them work best for what I had in mind.

Since I love blogging, I am excited to try out the many templates for my blog headers and graphics!  The possibilities are endless.

Here is an example of a scrapbook page I created: 

Now for the GIVEAWAY part:

Here's How To Enter: {must complete all steps to qualify}

#1-Become a Facebook fan of  My Memories on Facebook HERE!

#2-Comment on My Memories Facebook page that you are a "CoMo Kids Fan" 

#3--Send your name and email address to comokids09@yahoo.com subject: "My Memories Giveaway"  Please mention in the email why you would like to win the program!

This giveaway will end on Thursday January 12th @ 12pm

Winner will be picked by random.org

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Curious George Event

The Children's Christmas Express

All Aboard The Children's Christmas Express 

December 10th - 12 Noon to 1:30 PM

December 18th - 12 Noon to 1:30 PM

December 18th - 5 PM to 6:30 PM

 Children (age 2-12) $28.00 

Adult (age 12 and up) $52.00

Come and ride with Santa's elves as we make our way to the North Pole where Santa Clause is awaiting our arrival. Children are welcome to dress in their pajamas in the spirit of the holiday season. As we make our way to the North Pole Santa's elves will read stories and sing Christmas carols with the children. To make sure everyone is in the Christmas spirit snacks of cookies and hot chocolate will be served.

Once we arrive at the North Pole Santa will come aboard the train and will be ready to hear all about what you want for Christmas. There will be photo opportunities with Santa and he will have a small gift for each child to hold them over until the big day!

* Please Note: The Children's Christmas Express is an extremely popular event and tickets sell out weeks in advance so make your reservations early.

Phone: (573)-474-2223

Columbia Star Dinner Train

Winter Holiday Activities

Bass Pro: Winter Wonderland 2011
When: Now thru December 24th
FREE crafts, activities & picture with Santa!



Moonshadow Studio: Santa's Ornament Workshop (*pre-register)  EXPIRED
Have your picture taken with Santa & make as many ornaments as you would like!  Come visit Mrs. Claus & their elves too.
When: Friday, November 11th
Time: 5-9pm



Lowes Build & Grow Workshop: Santa's Sleigh (*pre-register)  EXPIRED
Christmas is right around the corner! This kit is the perfect way to get your kids in the Christmas spirit!
When: Saturday, November 19th
Time: 10am



32nd Annual Columbia: Holiday Parade EXPIRED
When: November 20th
Time: 3pm
This year’s theme is “Winter Wonderland”.  The parade will start at 3:00 pm (rain or shine) and will progress west on Broadway starting at College Avenue. 

Magic Tree Lighting
When: December 1st-January 6th
Time: Tree is lit every evening from 5pm-11pm 
Where: Village of Cherry Hill

Village of Cherry Holiday Festival EXPIRED

Ceremonial lighting of the Magic Tree, Santa, Carriage Rides, Ornament Decorating, Face painting, holiday shopping in the Event Center, and much more. All activities are free to the public.
When: December 1st
Time: 5-8pm


Columbia Mall: Photos with Santa

When: November 19th-December 24th
Time: Mall Hours
Santa has made his way from the North Pole and is ready to greet children of all ages. Holiday photo packages are also available.


Columbia Mall: St. Nick's Pet Pictures

When: (Monday Nights) November 28th, December 5th & December 12th ONLY
Time: 6pm-close

We've reserved a special time with Santa for our furry friends. Bring your favorite tail wagger for a portrait with Santa. Capture that special moment and take home the memory that will last a lifetime.

Portraits with Santa begin at 6pm. Photo Packages available for purchase.  Santa welcomes dogs and cats only, please.

The District: Living Windows  EXPIRED

Participating businesses will be staging live performances of popular holiday scenes in their windows. This annual festival is a celebration of the holiday season and marks the beginning of extended holiday hours for many businesses in The District.  Don't forget the FREE Carriage rides, holiday caroling, and freshly roasted chestnuts!!
When: Friday, December 2nd
Time: 6-8pm


Columbia Parks & Rec: Santa Hotline  EXPIRED

When: Saturday, December 3rd ONLY
Time 9am-3pm
Children between the ages of 3-10 can call the North Pole to speak with Santa or Mrs. Claus (or one their many elves) and personally give them their Christmas lists!  CALL 874-7473 or 874-6335 

Barnes & Noble: The Polar Express Storytime Party

When: Friday, December 9th
Time: 7pm-8pm
Where: Columbia Mall
FREE


Hy-Vee Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Location: Rock Bridge Hy-Vee Store
FREE
Jingle bells, delicious smells, breakfast with Santa at your Rock Bridge Hy-Vee. Bring the kids for breakfast with Santa, as well as crafts for the kids and a free photo with Santa.


Applebee's Breakfast with Santa

When: Saturday, December 10th
Where:  East Broadway Applebees (by Sams Club)
Time: 8am-10am
Cost: $5
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The competition team will be serving breakfast at the Applebee's by Sam's. Come by for pancakes, bacon, juice or coffee, visit with Santa and by entertained by the Compeition Dance team. Tickets are $5.00




Inside Columbia: Breakfast with Santa
When: Saturday, December 10th
Time: 9am-11am
Where: Inside Columbia office: 47 E. Broadway
FREE

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Visit back often, as I will update the list of activities as they become available!