
Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.
Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!
Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.
More information: citygardenstl.org
Celebrate Citygarden's 7th year at the Flamingo Fest. Wear pink in honor of Citygarden's flamingo population, and get ready to dance, get wet and have fun!
The fest features DJ Lamar Harris for a two-hour dance extravaganza, the Bubble Bus and lots of childrens' activities.
Your kids will also love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains, so dress them to get wet!
Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.
Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.
2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.
More information: slpl.org
During Farm Animals, your preschooler will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.
Enjoy a wide variety of live music, make-and-take art project for kids provided by Artscope, food, and fun at this community festival celebrating 150 years of the Benton Park neighborhood.
The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a full schedule of local bands at the Benton Park Pavilllion and Lagoon at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal.
Free. More information: bpnastl.org
Your kids can celebrate the grand opening of the newest Play Studio by the St. Louis Teachers' Recycle Center and Play Your Art Out Studios.
At this free event there will be play in the studio, sidewalk chalk, log cabin building, VanGo the bookmobile, snacks and giveaways.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
See a live performance by Monkey Tales Theatre Company at this free performance that teaches kids that everyone is unique and has their own special gifts.
In King Botany's Garden, the three princesses, Lily, Rose and Ivy, must show their father, King Botany, that they have what it take to rule the kingdom while he is away.
2 to 3 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library Central Library Auditorium. Free.
More information: slpl.org
The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 13 - 15 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer and early fall. Performances are free and take place at the Purina Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.