Parent with Child

Play Dates follow a monthly theme that invites close looking, hands-on art making, and safe, creative play. Plus, you'll enjoy performances from guest artists that get everybody moving!

Experience the original animated classic roaring from the big screen, as your SLSO performs Hans Zimmer’s Oscar-winning score live. The Lion King follows the powerful story of Simba as he journeys from a wide-eyed cub to his destined role as King of the Pride Lands. Featuring unforgettable music by Elton John, lyricist Tim Rice, and composer Hans Zimmer—plus African vocal and choir arrangements by South African producer and composer Lebo M—celebrate the magic of this joyful tale with the whole family.

See a cast of daring dachshunds as they attempt to put on a circus variety show with amazing acrobatic feats at the St. Louis County Library! The show is taken to hilarious heights as it is constantly interrupted by Li'l Dumpling, the littlest Dachshund in the world, who desperately wants to get in on the act. 

As part of its holiday happenings, Santa will visit the Museum of Transportation, arriving in style by helicopter.

A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season on November 1-2, and children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.

Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.

Discover Christ-centered education and resources for your family at the St. Louis Christian School Fair. Hundreds of Christian families, schools, homeschool groups and whole-child businesses will gather to celebrate faith, family and education.