A Summer Saturday to Remember: the Lions Family FunFest
There seems to be something about the summer that just calls out for family activity. The kids are home from school, you have vacation time accrued. Why not take a few days to spend some fun time with the whole family? In fact, you do not even have to travel out of town to find family activities. In fact, every summer, Great Falls, MT is the home of the Lions Family FunFest, which will be a day to remember for you and your children alike.
Taking place on Saturday, July 10, the FunFest happens on a day when the whole family can take part. There are no worries of missing work or other responsibilities. The event lasts from eleven in the morning to three in the afternoon, so it can provide a whole day’s worth of entertainment. If you are wondering where to go to enjoy the activities, the whole FunFest will take place in the Lions Park, which is located on 10th Avenue South.
What can you expect from the FunFest? First, there will be plenty of concessions and food. No one wants to go to a festival without being able to enjoy some tasty treats. As the day wears on, you will need to stay hydrated, so beverages are offered as well.
For small children, a penny carnival will take place. This carnival will include a variety of fun games aimed at entertaining little ones. Activities all cost a penny, and every time you little one plays, they are guaranteed to win a prize! There will be no tears here. Keep in mind that this event is for toddlers and children in primary school.
In addition to the penny carnival, kids will be able to enjoy the moonwalker called the Jolly Jumper, where they can play for hours. There is also a full playground on-site for children’s entertainment.
At the Great Falls event, there is entertainment for the adults as well. Throughout the day, live music will be performed on stage. While you little one plays on the playground, you can enjoy the sounds of local musical talent. In addition, there will be various displays of military regalia and paraphernalia for interesting exhibits.
The Lions Family FunFest is certainly a July event for the whole family. Kids will enjoy games and play and parents will enjoy live music. When you are there, do not forget to check out the sand castle building competition!