Kids can earn a Junior Ranger Night Explorer patch, an Eclipse Explorer Badge and build and take home their own working telescope at the Kids Explorer Night at the Gateway Arch.
Enjoy authentic food, live Latino bands, dancing, the Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas, a petting zoo, and more at the area’s largest Hispanic festival.
Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields at Dog Day Out! There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 10 stations to explore, and fun for their humans too.
Prepare to be spellbound by the powerful voices and unforgettable characters who take you on a heartwarming odyssey of love, empowerment and redemption. The Color Purple, COCA's summer musical, features a Grammy-winning score infused with jazz, ragtime, gospel, and African blues. It's a moving testament to the power of love, faith, resilience and sisterhood. Ideal for ages 13 and up.
Bring the whole family for hands-on fun at the MADE STL/Delmar Maker District Block Party.
Catch an outdoor family movie at Brentwood Park. Fun activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk.
Starting June 8, families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, as the Saint Louis Science Center welcomes SUE: The T. rex Experience. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole, as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.
Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book.
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!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.