Local Entertainment

The City of Park Hills is known for its fireworks display! It's one of the biggest, lengthiest, and best in the county! Always on the 4th of July, fireworks are launched from the ballfields at Park Hills Sports Complex beginning at dusk. Prior to the event, spectators can be found enjoying music, snacks and more at the Sports Complex beginning as early as 6:30 p.m. Parking areas fill up quickly at the complex, but don't worry, our display can be seen from almost anywhere in town!

Hosted by the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce, this event welcomes nearly 200 runners and walkers to the community to participate in a 1-mile or 5K trip around town by foot.  The Annual Firecracker Run is held every June giving participants the hefty challenge of tackling the ups and downs of our town "Hills" while benefiting a great cause. To find out more about the Annual Firecracker Run, visit the Chamber's website by clicking here.

Finding a bargain is always a fun time. Luckily, we provide the perfect bargain-finding opportunity! Each year, on the second Saturday in August, the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual City Wide Yard Sale. More than 100 local residents and businesses offer their goodies for sell in hopes of making a couple extra bucks, while hundreds more come looking for the perfect deal. As the largest yard sale in the county, we're excited to offer this excellent opportunity to bring visitors into the community. For more information on the City Wide Yard Sale, visit the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce website by clicking here.

If you grew up in or around our town formerly known as Flat River, then you are likely to remember many weekends full of crusin'. Hundreds of cars would circle a two block radius in downtown with radios blaring and laughter flowing. In 2018, the Park Hills Senior Center opted to take a chance at recreating that era with an event to help fund the Meals on Wheels Program. They succeeded - largely - and it is now an annual event. Held the Saturday after Homecoming, the day is filled with food, vendors, activities, and fun, and the evening brings the cruise. This family-fun event is loved by everyone, young and old.  To find out more about Cruisn' for a Cause or the Meals on Wheels Program, contact the Park Hills Senior Center at (573) 431-4974.

The Downtown Park Hills Association is sited for creating this family-fun trick-or-treating event with a focus on safety. On the evening of Halloween, area businesses and organizations gather in downtown to provide area kids with goodies galore. Typically situated in the Municipal Parking Lot on West Main Street, children dressed in costume line the street waiting to collect candy from trusted candy-givers who have decorated tables and vehicle trunks in the spirit of Halloween. To find out more about the Annual Downtown Park Hills Trunk N' Treat, visit their Facebook Page by clicking here.

In 2018 the City of Park Hills began a new holiday tradition, Christmas in Columbia Park. The Park Hills Parks & Recreation Department, along with assistance from the Park Hills Public Works, Utilities Department, and residents, lit up the park with a beautiful display of Christmas lights and decorations. The drive-thru display includes the ability to hear holiday music through your vehicle's FM radio. There is no charge to drive through, and anyone is welcome to enjoy. The City plans to expand the display a little each year with hopes of making it one of the largest free displays in St. Francois County. The display is open the first Thursday in December through the day after Christmas from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. each evening. Please note that Columbia Park is closed to vehicle traffic during the day for this time period.

On the first Thursday of December, the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual community Christmas celebration which commences with a Parade. With help from both the Cities of Park Hills and Leadington, the parade begins in the Leadington Plaza and ends at the Park Hills Sports Complex. The event includes musical performances by Central students, various other forms of entertainment, craft & vendor booths, games & activities, cookies & cocoa. The parade concludes with the arrival of Santa and Mrs. Claus to the Community Center at the Sports Complex where he visits with children, gathers their wish-lists, and poses for moms and dads to snap photos with their children. For more information on the Annual Community Christmas Celebration & Parade, visit the Park Hills - Leadington Chamber of Commerce website by clicking here.

Below is a list of popular events hosted by the Central Schools. For more information, please contact Central Schools at (573) 431-2616 or visit their website at www.centralr3.org.

• Spring Choral Festival
• Annual Rebel Homecoming Parade & Football Game
• Rebel Invitational Marching Band Competition
• Christmas Basketball Tournament
• Annual Rebel Homecoming

Below is a list of popular events hosted by the Mineral Area College. For more information, please contact Mineral Area College at (573) 431-4593 or visit their website at www.mineralarea.edu.

• Mineral Area College Homecoming
• Annual Mineral Area College Jazz Festival

Below is a list of popular events hosted by the St. Joe State Park. For more information, please contact St. Joe State Park at (573) 431-1065 or visit their website at mostateparks.com/park/st-joe-state-park.

• First Day Hike on New Year's Day
• Rally at the Mines ORV Ride
• Trail Run and Mountain Bike Event
• St. Joe Rendezvous
• Leadbelt Enduro Race
• St. Francois County Heart Walk
• Missouri Mudders ATV Hare Scramble

Below is a list of popular events hosted by the Missouri Mines State Historic Site. For more information, please contact Missouri Mines State Historic Site at (573) 431-6226 or visit their website at mostateparks.com/park/missouri-mines-state-historic-site.

• Missouri Mines Rock Swap
• Old Miners Open House
• Fall Rocks

Below is a list of popular events hosted at the St. Francois County Fairgrounds & Raceway. For more information, please contact St. Francois County Fair Board at (573) 756-7096 or visit their Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/St.FrancoisCountyFair.

• St. Francois County Races
• St. Francois County Fair
• St. Francois County Rodeo
• Good Ol’ Boys Truck Pull
• Missouri Western Horse Show