St. Louis

Celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 at the Missouri History Museum during this four-day festival exploring the Mother Road’s stunning natural scenery, quirky roadside attractions, its complex history, and its impacts on communities across the St. Louis region. Enjoy live music, classic car displays, film screenings, a Route 66 neon sign and memorabilia display, family activities, and more.

Kids can learn about rabbits in Missouri and create rabbit portraits using egg cartons and other recycled materials at this Tower Grove Park nature program. 

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! On Fridays and Saturdays from September to May (excluding November), families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE. While Friday’s fun-filled activities are geared to homeschoolers, Saturday’s sessions are open to all learners.

Discover the power of music in movies as the SLSO brings your favorite scores to life. From the soaring adventure of John Williams’ Hook and Star Wars to the magical, dreamlike world of Joe Hisaishi’s Spirited Away—this unique concert experience reveals the composers’ art of creating heart-pounding and unforgettable moments. Whether your teen is a music lover or movie buff, this immersive performance will change the way they hear their favorite soundtracks. Best enjoyed by ages 12 and up.

Enjoy a free concert performed by the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, which consists of talented young musicians ranging in age from 12 to 22 from across the St. Louis region.

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum for free Toddler & Me workshops featuring a variety of fun themes, hands-on activities, animal meet & greets, story times, special guests and more.