Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings and safety guidelines here. We invite our readers to enjoy virtual events and socially distanced events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Babies and Toddlers
Sunflower Trail at Eckert Farms in Belleville
Explore five acres of sunflowers at the newly reopened Sunflower Trail at Eckert Farms in Belleville. In addition to the Sunflower Trail, you'll have access to the peach orchard and blackberries. This year, the sunflowers are of the shorter variety, making them ideal for pictures!
Virtual Evening Bug Hunt with The Butterfly House
Join the entomology staff of The Butterfly House as they celebrate moths with a blacklighting bug hunt!
Toddler Prom
Friday, August 14, 2020
This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. No reschedule date has been announced.
All toddlers are cordially invited to Brentwood Parks & Recreation's first ever Toddler Prom. Break out your dancing shoes and dress up your tot in someting fancy for an evening of music, games and crafts. You'll even have the opportunity to have your picture taken with your little one. Formal wear is welcome, but not necessary.
Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, snakes slither across the stage, macaws speak the English language and much more at Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience. Advance tickets are required. Seating is limited due to social distancing requirements. Masks are required to attend.
Luau at the Park
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Join in on a family friendly luau at Schroeder Park. Families should bring a picnic dinner, then kids can go play, make crafts, have a dance party and play games. Adults must stay in the park but can go for a walk, play tennis/pickleball, disc golf, or just enjoy some peace and quiet.
City Museum on Air
Make art. Go on a guided tour, DIY a time capsule. Peek behind the scenes. Watch the Cassily Crew at work. Help inspect the slides. All from home! Every Monday through Friday the staff, crew, artists and historians at City Museum are going LIVE on Facebook to share stories, offer free art classes, and entertain kids and families in all the ways they know how (read: mischief, mayhem and making).
Christmas in July at the Brentwood Community Center
Beat the heat and celebrate Christmas early this year at Christmas in July with the Brentwood Parks & Rec Department. Wear your best Christmas attire and bring your holiday spirit while enjoying a morning filled with games, crafts and fun. You'll even have the chance to have a glass of milk and cookies with Santa Claus! Pre-registration and parent participation is required. For ages 2 and up.
