City of Cape Girardeau

Special Events

The City of Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation Department offers over 40 special events throughout the year. Events are held in various community centers, parks and aquatic facilities. For more information about a special event, contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 573.339.6340. 

Are you interested in hosting an event in a Parks & Recreation facility or park? Find facility rental information here. For hosting an event in a City park, contact the Parks & Recreation Main Office at 573.339.6340. Find more information on City parks here. 

COMING UP!

Father Daughter Dance - February 20, 2021
PLAY CAPE! Saturday - March 13, 2021
Egg Dive - March 20, 2021
Mother Son Game Night - March 20, 2021
Friends of the Park Day - April 24, 2021
Adult Kickball Tournament - May 2, 2021
Bike To Work & School Day - May 7, 2021
National Senior Health & Fitness Day - May 2021
Global Running Day - June 2021
Youth Catch & Release - June 2021
Health & Wellness Expo - June 5, 2021
Great American 4th of July - July 2021
Parks & Rec Day - July 2021
Corporate Games - September 2021
Movies in the Park - Summer 2021
Touch A Truck - Fall 2021
Halloween Hoopla - October 2021
Haunted Hall of Horror - October 2021
Spaghetti Day - November 2021 
Fall Family Festival - November 2021
Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt - December 2021
Breakfast with Santa - December 2021
Cardinals Caravan - January 2022
Celebration of Youth Sports Awards Banquet - January 2022
Super Kids Race Day- Postponed
ValenTEEN Dance - Postponed