Elementary Age

Explore the fun and messy world of clay through hand building at the Mudworks Family Workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park. 

Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields at Dog Day Out! There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 10 stations to explore, and fun for their humans too. 

Explore the big, blue world of Finding Nemo Jr. in this stage version of the Pixar film, which brings together kids and teens with and without disabilities so every child has a chance to shine. Finding Nemo Jr. is presented by COCA in partnership with Variety the Children's Charity. Tickets are just $10.

Prepare to be spellbound by the powerful voices and unforgettable characters who take you on a heartwarming odyssey of love, empowerment and redemption. The Color Purple, COCA's summer musical, features a Grammy-winning score infused with jazz, ragtime, gospel, and African blues. It's a moving testament to the power of love, faith, resilience and sisterhood. Ideal for ages 13 and up.

Visit Whitecliff Park in Crestwood for a free Touch-a-Truck open to all. Kids can climb into, hop on and honk the horns of some big trucks and other vehicles. 

Celebrate the July 4th holiday at the Edwardsville Children's Museum, where guests can make adorable July 4th-themed crafts and check out the amazing additions to the Discovery Garden.

Adventures abound at Trike Town, the outdoor, child-size city at The Magic House. Kids can pick out their favorite little red tricycle and explore the entire town while learning about bicycle safety and the importance of wearing a helmet.