St. Louis

Visit MADE for Kids for Family Game Night. Designed for ages 4-94, Family Game Night brings together families of all ages to play classic games. 

The Contemporary Art Museum invited families to celebrate creativity, play and community at Family Day. Drop in anytime to participate in free hands-on art activities, live jazz performances by HEAL Center for the Arts, a puppet meet-and-greet with the St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, complimentary sodas and seltzers from 2nd Shift Brewing, plus free snacks, outdoor games, and more.

Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the largest Independence Day community celebrations in the area, including one of the most popular 4th of July parades. 

Come see the Nature Playscape in Forest Park filled with books, puppets, flannel boards & flannels, and young families at Read, Play, Grow! This unique "come and go as you please" outdoor event for kids ages 0-5 and their families is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with their children while connecting with nature.

Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers. 

Gather at the Gateway Arch and get ready for a riverboard adventure. There will be 30 minutes of storytime followed by a free, 30-minute cruise on the Mississippi River. 

Visit the Missouri History Museum on Fridays in June and July for their Summer Family Fun Series! Enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, food, movement, and more! All activities are tied into Museum exhibits and St. Louis history, and focus on a different theme each week. This summer kids and families can learn about Juneteenth, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, explore Vietnamese culture in STL, and discover the wonders of the Mighty Mississippi!