Kids can get creative as they build blanket forts, enjoy face painting, listen to folk tales, watch puppet shows, visit the Magical Musical Forest and lots more at this free festival, which hopes to harness the creativity of many to build an interactive playscape the whole family can enjoy.
Kids can learn how to grow rice and how it's processed through hands-on demonstrations and arts & crafts activities.
Make your own custom fidget spinners from a variety of household materials at this free workshop for all ages.
See a beautiful balloon glow with five hot air balloons and enjoy lots of kids' activities, like the Bubble Bus and face painting at this community event that benefits the YMCA.
Kids love the CAM Art Bus! Your kids can enjoy the water features at Citygarden and a visit by the Contemporary Art Museum's Art Bus.
Activities include carnival rides, bounce house, a petting zoo, a rock wall, entertainers, tractor pulls, a rodeo, demolition derby, live music and food vendors. Carnival rides are free with paid admission.
Come to the Saint Louis Zoo for a free movie night. See the film Chasing Coral, a winner at this year's Sundance Film Festival.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
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.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!