Elementary Age

Beauty Bash

Enjoy a day of pampering and makeovers and bonding time with your daughter at this spa-day event that benefits people who are living with cancer. There will also be fun activities for kids.

The 4th annual Beauty Bash, held at the Saint Louis Galleria, includes fun spa-day activities such as makeovers, manicures, massages and hair styles for guests of all ages, plus activities for kids, like a balloon artist, clown and face painter. There will also be a photo booth featuring Disney princesses! 

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Pokemon Go Hike

Charge your phone and load up on pokey balls in preparation for this group Pokemon Go hike! Reservations are required.

 

You're bound to find some new Pokemon and maybe even hatch an egg or two on this five-mile hike for ages 12 and up. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

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Ballerina Princess Tea

Little ballerinas are invited to dance with the one and only Angelina Ballerina at this special event at Once Upon a Bash. Participants will also make a craft and receive a ballet lesson.

Lunch will be served too! From 10 a.m. to noon at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. Cost is $20 per child. Registration is required.

More information and to register online: onceuponabash.com

 

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Kids Night Out at Once Upon a Bash with Olaf

Kids will have some winter fun in the summer building snowcones, playing games and enjoying with their friends and Olaf from Frozen!

Kids Night Out at Once Upon a Bash also includes a pizza dinner. For ages 4-12. Cost is $20 per child. Kids are welcome to arrive in their pajamas. 

6 to 8 p.m. at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. More information and online registration: onceuponabash.com

 

 

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Learn to Punt, Pass and Kick

This one-day, free program is designed to teach participants the basic fundamentals of football. 

Each child will be given one-on-one and group style instruction by an experienced coaching staff. A full-court scrimmage game will be held at the conclusion of the training session. For ages 4-12. Free. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks. 10 a.m. to noon.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum
Tuesday, September 1, 2026
Friday, September 4, 2026
Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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 Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Kindergarten Prep
Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

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