To help limit the spread of Coronavirus and to support public health efforts, many family attractions have closed temporarily. In the meantime, we invite our readers to enjoy virtual events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. When you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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Free Sand for Pick Up at The Magic House
The Magic House is giving away the beach! The exhibit Sandcastle Beach is leaving 
for the summer and on June 28, famillies are invited to take some of the beach home with them. Anyone intererested in filling their sandboxes or backyard should bring shovels, bags, buckets and trucks to get digging. With about 200 tons of sand, there is plenty to go around.
Free Family Night Swim and Canned Food Drive
Everyone is invited to this free open swim at the outdoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres. In addition to swimming, there will be games, a live DJ, Italian ice and other cool treats, snacks and fun giveaways.
Suggested donation per person is two cans of food items to be donated to a local food bank. For all ages. Open to the public.
4 to 7 p.m. More information: desperesmo.org
Hot Summer Nights, Cool Summer Sounds Concert in Des Peres Park
Enjoy a free concert in Des Peres Park. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for seating, and arrive early to get your spot!
7-9:30 p.m. in Des Peres Park. Concessions will be sold by Boy Scout Troop 313. In the event of rain, cancellations will be announced by 4 p.m. on the day of the concert. Call the Des Peres weather hotline at 314-835-6138.
More information: desperesmo.org
Chinese Culture Day at The Magic House
Visitors to The Magic House can participate in hands-on arts and crafts
projects, simple cooking demonstrations and chopstick games and contest during Chinese Culture Day.
Supported by the St. Louis Modern Chinese School. Activities are free with Magic House admission.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Let's Learn About St. Louis
Bring your preschooler to a morning of storytelling and St.
Louis-themed activities, including a visit with FredBird!
This free event, for ages 2 to 6 celebrates a newly published curriculum "Let's Learn About St. Louis" by The Wilson School's pre-kindergarten teacher Linda Noel. It also features local author June Herman and her book Goodnight St. Louis. Both books will be available for purchase.
Mud Day
NOTE: The Missouri Department of Conservation announced on 6/19 that Mud Day has been cancelled due to projected flooding of the Meramec River. More information can be found at mdc.mo.gov
It's all about fun in the mud at Mud Day! At this free event, kids will
Fireflies: Summer Night Lights
Remember the delightful, warm summer nights you spent as a child capturing fireflies? Experience those night again with your own kids as you all learn more about this fascinating beetle.
During Fireflies: Summer Night Lights, you'll also take a hike into a magical firest filled with twinkling lights.
For ages 7 and up with parents or caregivers.
7:30 to 9 p.m. Free, but reservations are requested. At Powder Valley Nature Center.
