Middle Schoolers

Luau at the Park

Join in on a family friendly luau at Schroeder Park. Families should bring a picnic dinner, then kids can go play, make crafts, have a dance party and play games. Adults must stay in the park but can go for a walk, play tennis/pickleball, disc golf, or just enjoy some peace and quiet.

 

 

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Family Movie Night at Vago Park in Maryland Heights

Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for a free family movie. Arrive early and enjoy free ice cream, courtesy of the Maryland Heights Police Department and Fire District starting at 6:30 p.m. All attendees will need to observe 6 foot social distancing guidelines while attending the movie. Pre-registration is required.

 

 

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City Museum on Air

Make art. Go on a guided tour, DIY a time capsule. Peek behind the scenes. Watch the Cassily Crew at work. Help inspect the slides. All from home! Every Monday through Friday the staff, crew, artists and historians at City Museum are going LIVE on Facebook to share stories, offer free art classes, and entertain kids and families in all the ways they know how (read: mischief, mayhem and making). 

 

 

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Cupcake Creation

Kids can enjoy an evening at the Brentwood Community Center where they'll have a chance to bake, decorate and then eat the cupcakes they create! They'll learn new and exciting ways to decorate a cupcake using different ingredients and toppings. Each parent and child will have the opportunity to bring home their cupcakes at the end of the class. 

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Stuff-a-Bear Party & Animal Cookie Decorating at Baked

Party Animals Mobile will be at Baked! on Main Street in St. Charles for a Stuff-a-Bear Party and Animal Cookie Decorating event for kids. Participants can pick one of three full size, 16-inch animals to stuff in the mini workshop (unicorn, dinosaur or black bear), and get a free picture taken them and their new friend. 

 

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Kids Only Flea Market

This event has been postponed due to COVID-19. No reschedule date has been announced.

Kids ages 5 and up are invited to have their own booth at the Kids Only Flea Market in Brentwood. Looking to get rid of some old stuff? Register for a booth and make some extra money before school starts. The Kids Only Flea market is free to attend for shoppers. 

 

 

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

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. Now open nightly through May 11!

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

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!

 

 

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