Family Fun Fests

General information

3rd Wednesday, May-September, 6-8 p.m., Free!
(June event will be third Thursday)

Entertainment for the entire family that includes music, food trucks, live performances, art activities, hands-on learning, face painting, balloon art, and fun for all. 

If you would like to have a booth at one or more Family Fun Fest events, please fill out this online application.

Family Fun Fest

Schedule

May 15, 2024 : BEE Kind to Your Mind

Cosmo Park
Featured sponsor: Burrell Behavioral Health

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This month, we’ll embrace the healing power of nature and learn how to care for the Earth and ourselves. So take a deep breath of fresh park air, and join us to learn about pollinators, native plants and self-care.

Thursday, June 20, 2024: Juneteenth Jamboree

Cosmo Park
Featured sponsor: Healthy Blue

Join Parks and Recreation along with other community organizations to commemorate Juneteenth. Learn more about this important holiday through music, dance, arts and other activities 

July 17, 2024 : Healthy Habits

Albert-Oakland Park 
Featured sponsor: Compass Health

July is Parks and Recreation Month, so join us to learn and experience exciting ways to keep your body healthy and happy.  

Aug. 21, 2024: Be Prepared!

Albert-Oakland Park
Featured sponsor: Boone County Office of Emergency Management
This month, Family Fun Fest focuses on ways that kids and their families can take care of community, nature and themselves in unexpected situations. We’ll learn about safety, weather, and helping others.

Sept. 18, 2024 : Creative Kids

Albert-Oakland Park
Featured sponsor: Columbia Office of Cultural Affairs & the Missouri Arts Council
Let the kids show their creative and artistic side. Hands-on kid friendly art activities, musical performances, theater and dance are just some of the fun to be had at the final fest of the summer.

Presenting Sponsor

Tigers Community Credit Union

Sponsors

KOMU logo
MU Parent Link
Columbia: What You Unexpect
Columbia Missourian logo
KPLA