Elementary Age

Bring your little one for a morning of hands-on nature activities and crafts with the Missouri Department of Conservation. Wonders of Wildlife features learning and activity stations that focus on different aspects of nature. 

Celebrate Labor Day at Grant's Farm with live music, tasty food and fireworks. Kids can also enjoy carousel rides, snow cones and animal feedings. 

Step into the wonder and beauty of butterflies, insects, spiders and their many-legged friends at the Bug Ball.

Experience an outdoor nature adventure with a literary twist! Chesterfield's Central Park is home to the Storybook Walk, where you can take your kids for an educational nature walk centered around a favorite children's book.

Grove Fest is a family friendly street festival now in its 17th year. It features main stage performances, a family area, street performers and artists, great food, paint-by-numbers street mural painting, a merchant area with local vendors and more. Family entertainment includes The Bubble Bus, Juggling Jeff, the STL Hoop Club, African dancers, a fire performer and more.

Bring your doggie for a dip at The Lodge of Des Peres outdoor pool as they end the summer season.

Adventurous families are invited to pan for gold and gems, learn how to fly fish, meet Izzy the Grizzlie and experience private playtime in the Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure exhibit.