Back by popular demand, Forts and Clubhouses allows kids to put their creativity and engineering skills to the test as they transform an enormous pile of everyday items into the ultimate fort.
Enjoy a day of fun at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center on
July 10 for a Cardboard Boat Race and Dive-In movie.
Tumble down the rabbit hole with Alice as she falls into the madcap world of Wonderland in this STAGES St. Louis presentation of Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
On her journey, Alice meet some extraordinary characters, like Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum, the Mad Hatter, the Queen of Hearts, and the frantically late White Rabbit. Inviting and magical, Disney's Alice in Wonderland is a fantastic adventure the whole family can enjoy. Arrive early for pre-show entertainment.
Take dad to enjoy a one-of-a-kind car show featuring classic cars, muscle cars and brass cars.
Dads also receive free admission to the museum on Father's Day.
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Museum of Transportation.
More information: stlouisco.com
Your kids can test their might and compete with their peers in the Iron Kid Triathlon sponsored by St. Louis County Parks.
The competition consists of three part - a swim, bicycle ride and run. There will be two age divisions, 7-10 years and 11-14 in this friendly competition. Parents are encouraged to volunteer.
8 a.m. to noon at the Pavilion at Lemay. Cost is $20 per child in advance and $25 on the day of the event.
Have fun in Bluebird Park and catch a free movie with your kids. There will also be food trucks on hand.
June 24: Jurassic World. 8:45 p.m. (or dark)
Sept. 30: Hotel Transylvania 2. 7 p.m.
Free. in Bluebird Park, Ellisville.
More information: ellisville.mo.us
What kind of animal eats more insects than birds? What moves more dirt around than earthworms? What lives an even more structured social life than bees? Hint: it has 6 legs and lives underground.
It’s the ant! In this program kids will discover more about ants and their astonishing variety of lifestyles. For ages 6 and up.
9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots 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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.