For 50 years, the Saint Louis Zoo has offered a special area just for its youngest visitors to connect with nature. On Saturday, May 18, you can visit the Saint Louis Zoo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Children's Zoo. Families can enjoy admission of just 50 cents per person for ages 2 and up. Children under the age of 2 are free.
Treat your kids to a free concert that will introduce them to different musical styles in beautiful Tower Grove Park.
Find some of your favorite mobile menus when you bring your family for an outdoor dinner at beautiful Laumeier Sculpture Park. Food Truck Friday features your favorite eats and live music too!
See the works of more than 50 artisans, crafters and makers of all mediums at the first-ever Sunset Hills Makers Mart. This free festival also includes activities for kids, food trucks, live music from local bands, an instrument petting zoo for kids, live artist demonstrations and lots more.
Experience must-see Boardwalk attractions including live music, face painting, a spectacular performance from Juggling Jeff, a fun photo booth, a unique sandcastle made from 75 tons of sand and an exciting scavenger hunt through The Magic House.
Families and kids can wiggle-waggle and robot-walk with Elephant and Piggie from the books, explore the new Mo Willems exhibit, enjoy private playtime throughout The Magic House and partake in fun take-home activities.
Grab a spot and stomp on over to make dinosaur slime! Kiddos will discover that making slime out of a few simple ingredients leads to tons of fun.
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.