Enjoy food, movies, music and refreshments at Downtown Summer Nights in Kiener Plaza on Thursdays throughout the summer. This weekly celebration takes place in the shadow of the Gateway Arch every Thursday through August 28. Entertainment includes a variety of family movies like Frozen, Mamma Mia, The Wiz and more, live music and even a special presentation of Shakespeare in the Park.
Stroll through the Climatron, play in the Children's Garden and learn about ways your family can reduce, reuse, recycle and create a more sustainable home at this free event at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
The Contemporary Art Museum invited families to celebrate creativity, play and togetherness at Family Day. Drop in anytime to participate in free hands-on art activities, games, entertainment for kids from DJ Munchkin, puppet shows, a babywearing movement class, and more.
Enjoy an outdoor family movie along with popcorn, candy and refreshments at Schafly Bottleworks in Maplewood.
Kids can learn about the reptiles and amphibians that call Missouri home, and get up close to them too at this presentation by animal experts Debbie and Steve Teson.
Get ready for high-gear excitement at Tractor Days at Eckert Farms! The plaza will be packed with farm machinery for kids and grown-ups to explore up close. Kids can see, touch and even sit in the driver's seats! Little farmers can enjoy tractor-themed sipper cups filled with farm-fresh sweet cider and take home tractor tattoos, stickers and coloring sheets.
Celebrate America's birthday at the Have a Blast Bash at Westport Plaza featuring fireworks, family activities, live music, and more.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
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.
Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more.
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!