When the excitement of Christmas morning wears off and you’re looking for something to do, here are some ideas for the whole family. Don’t worry: Most of them are free, and none is more than 35 miles away.

Figure on ice-skating!

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Washington Park Ice Arena
711 Kansas St., just south of Missouri
Boulevard and Business Highway 50
Jefferson City
(573) 634-6580
Holiday hours
3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. today
2 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. tomorrow
2 to 5 p.m. Sunday
Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday
Noon to 3 p.m. and 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday
Noon to 3 p.m., 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. and 7 to 10 p.m. next Friday
2 to 5 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 29
2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 30 through Jan. 1
Cost
$4 for adults 18 and older
$3 for youths 17 and younger
Skate rental is an additional $2.
● The average temperature is between 45 and 55 degrees in the ice arena. Wear gloves, a jacket and long pants.

For more information, visit www.jeffcitymo.org/parks/icearena.html.

reel in a movie!

Stadium 14
2800 Goodwin Pointe
817-2016
Tickets
Adult: $8
Student/military (with valid ID): $6.50
Children ages 3 to 11: $5.50
Seniors age 60 and older: $5.50
Matinees before 4 p.m.: $5.75
Twilight shows between 4 and 6 p.m.: $4.75

Forum 8
1209 Forum Katy Parkway
445-7469
Ticket prices for all shows
$7 for adults, $5 for children

Ragtag Cinema
23 N. Tenth St.
443-4359
www.ragtagfilm.com
● For movies and times, see check the Tribune’s movie guide in Thursday’s Go! magazine. 

Shoot hoops or go for a swim!

Activity & Recreation Center
1701 W. Ash St.
874-7700
Hours
5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday
8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday
11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
5:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Cost: Day pass for kids 2 to 17 is $3; adults is $5

Swimming pool and gymnasium
Kids age 11 or older can use the facility without adult supervision. Children 10 or younger must be accompanied and supervised by an adult age 16 or older. Babysitting is available.

Expand your mind!

Boone County Historical Society Museum
3801 Ponderosa St.
443-8936
Hours
Noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday and Friday — 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Cost: $3 for adults; $2 for children 12 and younger; $8 for a family. Free on Wednesday.

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MU Museum of Art & Archaeology
1 Pickard Hall, pictured above
University of Missouri campus
882-3591
Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Cost: Free

Museum of Anthropology
100 Swallow Hall
University of Missouri campus
Hours
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday
Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
Cost: Free

move to roller-skating!

Empire Roller Rink
1305 Business Loop 70 E.
443-7375
Public skating
Noon to 2 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday; admission $4.50
7 to 10 p.m. Friday; admission $10
2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday; admission $6.50
1 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday; $6.50 admission
Family and friends night 6:30 to 8 p.m. Sunday; $14 admission for four people, extra people are $3.50 per person

Skate lessons
6 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday; free
Admission includes quad-skate rental; inline/speed skates are $2 extra. For details or holiday specials, visit www.empirerollerrink.com.

TURN creative!

The Mud Room
1103 E. Walnut St.
441-1683
A contemporary ceramics studio designed for artists and nonartists alike. Kids and adults can make their own pottery or paint on hundreds of premade ceramic pieces. The Mud Room provides all supplies.
Hours
Closed Monday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday
11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday
1 to 4 p.m. Sunday
Cost
Ceramic pieces range from $1 to $50. Hourly studio rates apply for supplies, glazing and firing.

Curl up with a good book!

Columbia Public Library
100 W. Broadway
443-3161 or (800) 324-4806
Hours
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday
1 to 5 p.m. Sunday
For more information or special programs, visit www.dbrl.org.

Go sledding!

Parker Eshelman photo

Stephens Lake Park
2001 E. Broadway, at the corner of Old 63 and Broadway.
● A sign will be posted if Stephens Lake is safe for ice skating.

Indoor fun!

Going Bonkers Family Fun Center
3812 Buttonwood Drive
499-0366
Indoor playground and arcade games
Hours
10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday
Cost:
$1 for ages 19 and older
$3 for ages 1 and 2
$5 for ages 3 to 15

What’s your idea?

Submit an idea to the Tribune. Remember, the activity must be within a 35-mile radius of Columbia. You can reach Sara Agnew at (573) 815-1723 or sjagnew@tribmail.com.

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