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$25,000 Shop Local Giveaway – Farmington
$25,000 Shop Local Giveaway The Farmington Tourism and Convention Bureau (Discover Farmington) is giving away $25,000.00 in gift-cards to support local businesses beginning on Monday, February 15, 2021. Discover Farmington encourages area residents to shop local. ...
Halloween Activities & Events
Take a Hike
Take a Hike this summer! We have so many great hiking trails near Farmington. Here are a few we love: Amidon Memorial Conservation Area (Castor River Shut-ins) Hawn State Park Hickory Canyon Hughes Mountain Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park Millstream Gardens Pickle...
Summer 2020 – Discover Farmington
River's Edge Splash Pad Opening The River's Edge Splash Pad will open for Spray 'n Play, Saturday, May 23 at 9:00 a.m. and will be available for use daily through May 31, from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. at no charge. Beginning June 1, Spray 'n Play will be available daily...
Farmington Region Food To Go
Many local restaurants are making necessary adjustments due to COVID-19. The Farmington Regional Chamber of Commerce has created a public group on Facebook called FARMINGTON REGION FOOD TO GO where you can see post updates for local restaurants, menus, and any changes...
Farmington Closings & Cancellations
Below is a list of places, events, and activities that Discover Farmington has been advertising that are now cancelled or closed due to COVID-19. The Farmington Civic Center will be closed beginning Wednesday, March 18 through April 6. The Farmington Public Library...
Farmington Water Park Announces 2020 Opening Date
The City of Farmington has announced the opening date of the water park for the 2020 season - so make sure to mark your calendars! The Farmington Water Park will open on May 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. The Farmington Splash Pad has an anticipated open date of May 9, 2020....
Missouri Whitewater Championships
The Missouri Whitewater Championships are coming up and you won't want to miss them! This event takes place at the Millstream Gardens Conservation Area, just 19 miles from Farmington and takes place March 20-22, 2020. As you can see by the photos you can take the...
A Trip to the Space Museum – Bonne Terre
Have you been to The Space Museum and Grissom Center in Bonne Terre? What an awesome place! If you haven't been - you should definitely check it out. The Space Museum is located at 116 East School Street in Bonne Terre, Missouri. They have over 30 million dollars of...
Sunsets of Farmington
Check out these beautiful sunsets from in and around Farmington!