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.
Visit Ninja Central for the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 17 from 2-4 p.m. and be one of the first families to experience this awesome new, state-of-the-art Ninja training facility! All attendees can try out the new Ninja challenges & equipment, meet the coaches, win prizes, enjoy face painting, balloon animals, snow cones, and more. From beginner to advanced Ninja skills,
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
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.