Dayspring Arts & Education invites families to its Community Carnival featuring fun activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, carnival games, circus performances, food trucks and more.
Enjoy food from dozens of local restaurants and refreshments from local breweries and wineries. There will also be lots of vendor booths featuring farmers and artisans, and live music.
Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and families are encouraged to dress up in festive red, white and blue for the Central West End's July 4th Family Parade.
The Festival of the Little Hills is an annual three-day event that features over 300 arts and craft booths, food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.
Enjoy a 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 in Twin Oaks Park. This annual, very popular fireworks show includes live musical entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.
Visit MADE for Kids for Family Game Night. Designed for ages 4-94, Family Game Night brings together families of all ages to play classic games.
Riverfest 2026 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
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.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!
Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months.