Celebrate the 50th birthday of the Gateway Arch at the Arch 50 Festival. The day long, free celebration will include children's activities, food and drink vendors and live music throughout the day. The celebration culminates in a world-class fireworks display showcasing the Arch.
Kids Zone activities include face painting, balloon artists, carnival games, entertainment from Mad Science, sand art, the bubble truck, and the Metrobus Painting Project.
10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis.
More information: gatewayarch.com
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Mardi Gras, geology, Black History Month, Groundhog Day and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
In its ongoing mission to educate and inspire curiosity in young learners, Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its Discovery Garden Expansion. Following a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., the community is invited to explore three new exhibits that honor history, celebrate nature, and set the scene for non-stop fun.