
Welcome fall at Eckert Farms with an all-level yoga class for mom and corresponding kids class for ages 3-10.
Learn about American Indian customs, beliefs, dress, crafts and arts at the Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.
Share the day with Native American artists, craftspeople, demonstrators and performers.
10 am. to 5 p.m. Free.
More information: cahokiamounds.org
Stop in to Vetta Sports for a free open house, featuring soccer demo classes for kids, fun on inflatables, raffles and prizes and other fun activities for kids.
Soccer demos will be led by Coach Dave Fernandez.
Open Houses will be held:
Saturday, Aug. 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Vetta Sports Sportsplex in Belleville, Ill.
Sunday, Aug. 14 from 1 to 4 p.m. at Vetta Sports O'Fallon, Ill.
Free and open to all.
More information: vettasports.com
Touchette Regional Hospital will once again hold its annual health event and back-to-school kickoff for families in the Metro East. This fifth annual event includes free school supplies, free boys' haircuts and health screenings for the entire family.
In addition, there will be games, kids' activities, food and prizes. The Family Tree Community fair is free and runs from 9 a.m. to noon at Touchette Regional Hospital.
More information: touchette.org
Anna and Elsa from Frozen will meet and greet little fans and pose for photos on the top two levels of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.
There will also be Frozen balloon art provided by Jay "The Balloon Dude."
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $1 for children and $2 for adults.
More information: confluencetower.com
See a stunning fireworks display from the top two levels of the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
Tickets are $20 for the top level and $15 for the middle level. Seating is limited.
More information and tickets: confluencetower.com
Celebrate the July 4th holiday a bit early at this fireworks display at the St. Louis Regional Airport.
The display begins at 9:15 p.m. Free.
More information: visitalton.com
Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. Your family can enjoy guided walking tours, bonsai, cooking, martial arts and origami demonstrations, sumo wrestling, and special activities for kids.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
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!
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.