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Mother Son Nature Day

October 24, 2025
Mother Son Nature Day

Join the Adair County Family YMCA and the Missouri Department of Conservation for our 3rd annual Mother-Son Nature Day!

Who: Boys of all ages through 6th grade along with their mother or female-role model.

When: 2:00PM-5:00PM on November 9th, 2025

Where: Big Creek Conservation Area *See directions below

Admission: $5 per couple with $2 per additional child | $10 cap *No RSVP needed, pay upon arrival

Activities:

  • Archery
  • Face painting
  • Crafts
  • Photo booth
  • Marshmallow Roast, popcorn, and lemonade
  • 3 legged race at 3:30 PM
  • Bouquet Bar
  • Games
  • and MORE!

*All activites are free after paying admission fee.

Directions: From Kirksville, take Business Highway 63 south 0.50 mile, then take Highway 11 west 1.70 miles, then take Route H north 1.70 miles, and take Rainbow Basin Trail west until you reach parking at the end. There will be an admission booth at the entrance of the trail that leads to the event.
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Event is hosted by the Adair County Family YMCA and the Missouri Department of Conservation, sponsored by the Heartland Task Force with in-kind support from the Blossom Shop and Preferred Family Healthcare
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Proceeds will benefit the YMCA Food Program that provides snacks and meals to those in need.