Parks and Recreation Presents Family Fun Fests

Family Fun Fests are back! Starting in April, Columbia Parks and Recreation will offer this family event at Flat Branch Park the third Wednesday of each month through September.

The Fun Fests will feature a new theme each month. Each one will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. and is free. Entertainment for the entire family will feature music, special performances, art activities, bounce-houses, hands-on activities, face painting and fun for all ages.

The Family Fun Fests are sponsored by the Convention & Visitors Bureau, KPLA 101.5, KOMU TV8, EntPro Entertainment and Columbia Home Magazine.

April 18: Teen Fest - Sponsored by the Youth Community Coalition

A collaborative effort with Parks and Recreation, Youth Community Coalition and the Rainbow House. Local teen talent will perform, including the bands Searching, Rosie Robinson Band, and the O-town Steppers dance group. Attendees can enjoy the bungee run, art wall, activities and more.  There will be various organizations providing information and activities for all.  In recognition of child abuse prevention month and alcohol awareness month.

Also, kids will have the chance to check out a fire truck from the City of Columbia.

Call Columbia Parks & Recreation at 874-7460 for more information or visit www.GoColumbiaMo.com.