Middle Schoolers

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop: Design a Sport Medallion. This free, family-friendly program for all ages is a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

Dayspring Arts & Education invites families to its Community Carnival featuring fun activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, carnival games, circus performances, food trucks and more.

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 the Saint Louis Zoo for special morning designed for families and individuals with sensory needs. Enjoy all of the Zoo's regular offerings with lower crowd capacity, sensory bags, a calming cart, trained Zoo staff to help and various quiet zones.