Family Fun Day at Busch Outdoor Education Center
- When: Monday, June 29, 2026, 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
- Location: 3550 Route D, Defiance, MO 63341
- Cost: Free
The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) invites kids of all ages and their families to Family Fun Day at the August A. Busch Shooting Range and Outdoor Education Center on Monday, June 29, from 3 - 7 p.m. This free event requires no reservations.
There’s more to the Busch Shooting Range than just shooting—participants will discover a wide range of outdoor activities available.. Family Fun Day is an open house-style event, and visitors can come and go at their convenience during the event hours.
There will be many activities for visitors of any age to enjoy. Participants can sample multiple nature and outdoor-related educational stations, a fun fishing game for the little ones, and even disc golf. Several stations will engage visitors with atlatl throwing (an ancient spear throwing tool that predates the bow and arrow), and a chance to try out archery at the Busch Archery Range. The National Wild Turkey Federation and the Missouri Smallmouth Alliance will be on hand, too.
Of course, there will also be opportunities to try out firearm sports from a BB-gun shooting trailer, to chances to shoot .22 rifles and shotguns. All firearms and ammunition will be provided by MDC and normal range use fees will be waived for this event.
Attendees won’t want to miss the free snow cones—perfect for cooling off on a summer afternoon.
- Website: mdc.mo.gov
- Category: Family Fun
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