Learn about the members of the Saint Louis Zoo's three-generation Asian elephant family, participate in interactive elephant-themed activities and talk with their caretakers during World Elephant Day at the Zoo.
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor movie in Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last!
This free outdoor arts festival offers a variety of art and educational opportunities for all ages, including the Children's Village, Art for Youth Gallery, Mentor Me exhibit for art teachers and students, and Showcase Programs from other community art programs.
Teens and tweens can play laser tag, enjoy virtual reality stations, crafts, raffle prizes and snacks from Chipotle Mexican Grill at a special party to say so long to the summer and get ready for the school year.
This free celebration is a collaboration with Hispanic Festivals, Inc., and features fun activities for the whole family, including storytellling in Spanish, live music, dance performances, craft making, face painting, souvenir printmaking, food and drink vendors, a procession through Forest Park, and a free performance of Frida Libre by Metro Theater Company.
At this free safety-focused event, families can enjoy free hot dogs, see the County Police Helicopter, pick up safety information from SSM Health, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the Rockwood Drug Free Coalition, the Missouri Poison Control Center and more. Plus, there will be games and prizes for kids.
Kids can take a ride in the bucket of the fire truck! The 2018 Chesterfield Family Fun Day at the Ballpark features tons of games, sports, safety activities, big trucks, local heroes, local vendors and lots of free fun for all ages.
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 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.
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.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.