The JB Blast, one of St. Louis County's biggest Fourth of July celebrations featuring live music, food trucks and a fireworks show, is now taking place on July 21. Admission and parking are free. This event was rescheduled from its original date of June 30, when it was postponed due to inclement weather.
The Family Fun Festival in Ferguson is now in its 44th year.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Old Courthouse with special ranger talks, mock trial vignettes, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and a concert by the Independence Band.
Join in the fun at this all-American festival, the Red, White & You Celebration, complete with popular food trucks, a Kids' Zone, a dazzling fireworks display and live music.
The Eureka Red, White & You Celebration's Kids' Zone includes a petting zoo, moon bouce, face painting, inflatable tee ball and more. Live music will be provided by "That 80s Band."
The celebration begins at 5 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:30 at the Lion/Legion Park.
See a stunning fireworks display from the top two levels of the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
Tickets are $20 for the top level and $15 for the middle level. Seating is limited.
More information and tickets: confluencetower.com
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Spring Fishing Derby at Watson Trail Park is free and open to the general public and kids of all ages. Participants can compete for trophies for the smallest, largest and most fish caught.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.