Some St. Louis family attractions are re-opening with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings and safety guidelines here. We invite our readers to enjoy virtual events and socially distanced events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (now required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
Middle Schoolers
Firefly Festival at The Butterfly House
At the Firefly Festival, families will join staff for guided tours, discover the secrets of glow-in-the-dark animals, find out ways to help fireflies around your home, and learn to speak firefly with the firefly code game. You'll wrap up the night by joining The Butterfly House entomologists in the park to see real fireflies.
Discovery Hour: Owls
Have a hooting good time as you explore the world of owls with videos and live streams. Hosted by Missouri State Parks.
Faust Historic Village Open House
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Sunday, July 26, 2020
Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village.
St. Louis County Parks Food Truck Fest
Friday, September 4, 2020
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Join family and friends for dinner al fresco at local parks, where the menus are mobile and the setting is beautiful.
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym
Friday, July 10, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Space is limited to 10 kids per session. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
Father's Day Card Workshop from Imagine Arts Academy
Surprise dad with a Super Dad Card created just for him! Kids are invited to register for the free Father's Day Card Workshop from Imagine Arts Academy that will guide them through making their own unique Father's Day Super Dad card.
Explore Purina Farms: Responsible Pet Care
Purina Farms is bringing the best of the farm to your home every week! You can virtually explore Purina Farms through videos featuring the animals, dog trainers and others who work there, as well as the pets who work and play at Purina Farms every day. Each day of the week features videos on a variety of topics including animal connections, training tips and responsible pet care advice for kids.
