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.
The annual Kirkwood Community Freedom Festival and Fireworks celebrates Independence Day with musical entertainment, food trucks and fireworks.
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.
Visit New City School for the annual Open House. Take a closer look at the newly reimagined and renovated Early Childhood classrooms and connect with faculty, current families, and alumni. Learn about the admissions process, take a guided tour, and hear about the curriculum and community with informative choice sessions.
Shaw Nature Reserve will host its 17th annual Art Show on Nov. 7 and 8. The event features the work of 30 local artists whose art captures the beauty of nature.
Children can help families in need in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids CAN Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will get free admission.
Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kids Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!