Play outside at The Magic House! Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with some good old-fashioned outdoor recreation. Fresh-air fun will fill the museum's front and back yards, promoting health through movement and play.
Bring your whole family to the Foundry Art Centre's Family Fun Day on May 22
for an afternoon of fun and creativity.
Summer-themed art activities will be available designed for kids to make alongside their parents. Throughout the afternoon, you'll enjoy stories read aloud by Main Street Books owner Emily Hall. There will also be complimentary lemonade and cookies.
Enjoy a fun play time at the Carousel in Faust Park. Kids ages 5 and under, along with a parent or caregiver, can enjoy the play room and rides on the carousel between 10 a.m. and noon. Play & Ride dates are subject to change, so please check the full listing before you plan to go.
Visit the West County Safety House during the Safe Kids Day Festival for free bike fittings (and helmets while supplies last) and let your kids take ride to Safety Town.
The festival also includes free food, games and prizes, and a raffle of dinner with the West County EMS and Fire crew.
1 to 4 p.m. at the West County Fire House. For more information, visit the Safety House Facebook page.
Third Fridays at Third Degree Glass Factory are always family friendly, but in April, it's all about kids! It will be a party not to miss with make-your-own art projects, Pi pizza and a sing-along dance party.
Kids can hang out with the creative crew from Artscope St. Louis and create their own unique drawings. The hot glass and flameworking demo artists will help transform kids' creations into works of 3D glass art! There will also be plenty of Pi pizza to enjoy, and awesome fire spinning by St. Louis Fire Technicians.
Bring your kids to this heartwarming free performance of the classic "The Three Little Pigs" family musical.
Edie's Fairytale Theatre performs this fun and educational family favorite featuring three silly, little pigs that try to outsmart the Big Bad Wolf. Along the way, the three little pigs learn to cooperate in the nick of time by working together to build a house and outwit the Big Bad Wolf. Not by the hair of your chiny chin chin will you want to miss this extraordinary, interactive performance!
Families are invited to enjoy everything The Lodge has to offer, including the indoor wave pool, tot pool. slide and gymnasium for free at this free family night.
Dinner and snacks will be available in the cafe. For all ages. Please bring tennis shoes if you'd like to play in the gym. Access to the fitness center is not included. Reservations are not required, but space will be limited if capacity is reached.
5-8 p.m. at The Lodge Des Peres. More information: desperesmo.org
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 Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months.