Visit the University City Farmer's Market and take the kids for a free petting farm! Visit the adorable farm animals at the market, including a mini horse, mini cow, goat, mini pig, turtle, a duck and a big fluffy dog. The petting farm is provided by Cowboy Critters and is free.
The Butterfly House becomes The BOOterfly House in October to celebrate all things creepy and crawly. Kids can hang out with Professor Von Flytrap and his friends in the Creepy Crawly Cave and have lots of hair-raising fun.
Little Buds is a half-day nature program for kids ages 3-6 hosted by Laumeier Sculpture Park. At the Little Buds Free Family Day, kids and parents can participate in art and nature activities and learn about the Little Buds program.
On-field activities include autograph signings, student-athlete meet and greets, football skill games with the players, yard games, inflatables, face painting, and more.
Learn about the many classes, workshops and performances available at COCA and take part in fun, family activities during Discover COCA Day.
Help the Butterfly House celebrate its birthday by ringing in 26 years of providing memorable experiences for St. Louis area families. Enjoy crafts, games, animal encounters, a temporary tattoo station and prizes.
Launch Jack-O-Lanterns into the Des Peres Pond to become part of a magical float at the Pumpkin Glow.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.