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.
The annual Kirkwood Community Freedom Festival and Fireworks celebrates Independence Day with musical entertainment, food trucks and fireworks.
Enjoy a free outdoor movie at Movies on the Plaza in the Central West End. Each month, trivia and prizes kick off the fun, so arrive early. Movies begin at 8 p.m.
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!
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 Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Toddler Tunes combines music, movement, and interactive story time to encourage little ones to sing, dance, play instruments, and explore rhythm through hands-on activities and imaginative play.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6.