The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.
Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, this 50-minute original play by multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them.
At the Maryville Center for Access and Achievement, we’re all about making learning exciting, hands-on, and unforgettable! From virtual reality adventures to game development to robotics, our programs are designed to spark curiosity and fuel innovation. Whether your child dreams of designing the next big video game or coding a futuristic app, they’ll get real-world experience with cutting-edge technology in a fun and supportive environment. Led by expert instructors who are passionate about inspiring the next generation of tech leaders, our interactive programs build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking—skills that will set them up for success in today’s digital world.
Take a trip to the Emerald City with your family at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs The Wizard of Oz in Concert.
Calling all young performers and Broadway lovers! LifeLight Youth Theatre offers one-week Summer Performing Arts Camps where campers dive into the world of musical theatre - singing, dancing, acting, and more - all week long with experienced theatre professionals. Each session builds skills in stage presence, characterization, choreography, vocal technique, improv, and teamwork, while also exploring technical theatre elements like set, props, and production design. At the end of each week, family and friends are invited to a fully staged performance, showcasing everything campers have learned.
Immerse yourself in the creative, problem-solving world of engineering at SciFest: Engineering Expo at the Saint Louis Science Center.
The Missouri History Museum welcomes families for its wildly popular annual celebration, a weekend full of free activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy learning, a movement workshop, arts & crafts, storytelling, a Black History scavenger hunt, and more for all ages.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
Bring your little ones, 0-18 months, to Baby Bookworms Storytime to enjoy songs, stories and more.