Explore the Outdoors at the Next Family Fun Fest!

Visitors will be able to "Explore Outdoors" at the next Family Fun Fest from 6 to 8 p.m. on June 20 at Flat Branch Park.

The event will feature a variety of booths from organizations such as Bass Pro Shops, Missouri Department of Conservation, Department of Natural Resources, Missouri River Relief, National Fish & Wildlife Services, City of Columbia's Public Works, Missouri Master Naturalists and more.

Entertainment will feature Wild Heart, an Emmy Award winner for children's programming.  Wild Heart captures young audiences with a musical adventure exploring wildlife, habitats and natural history.

The Fun Fests feature a new theme each month and offer free entertainment for the entire family such as music, special performances, art activities, bounce-houses, hands-on activities, face painting and fun for all ages. Also, kids will have the chance to check out a fire truck from the City of Columbia.

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

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

Contact: Tammy Miller, 874-7465, tlmiller@gocolumbiamo.com.