St. Louis

Bring your family to the new Kings, Queens & Castles exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Created in collaboration with The Magic House, this innovative, interactive family exhibit brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy. The exhibit features an array of hands-on elements. A drawbridge leading to a castle greets guests, a dress-up station transforms children into royalty, and life-sized chess pieces with cutouts for faces make for great photos! Learn more at worldchesshof.org.

Celebrate the 50th birthday of the Gateway Arch at the Arch 50 Festival. The day long, free celebration will include children's activities, food and drink vendors and live music throughout the day.  The celebration culminates in a world-class fireworks display showcasing the Arch.

Boasting a cast of St. Louis' top theatrical talents and a children's ensemble featuring kids of all ability levels, Mary Poppins, presented by Variety Children's Theatre, is a musical adventure for the whole family. Arrive early for photo opps with Mary Poppins herself.

Take a journey through the eyes of a few of Shakespeare's most adventurous characters. Magic and mischief will follow you as his exciting stories unfold before your eyes and ears.

Relive some of your favorite childhood fairy tales at the St. Louis Symphony's performance of Peter and the Wolf. This timeless classic about Peter and his animal friends (and foes) is set to music is enhanced with actors and projected visuals.

Prepare to be astonished and amazed by some of the coolest acts that can only be seen at The Greatest Show on Earth! Ringling Bros. and Barnam & Bailey presented Circus Xtreme.

Your kids can enjoy Winter Science Blast Camps at the Saint Louis Science Center when school is out for winter breaks and holidays. Winter Science Blast Camp is for kids in grades 1 to 5.