St. Louis County

Spring Wild Flower Hike for Families

Explore the Phantom Forest and Bittersweet Woods Conservation areas during this spring hike for all ages. You'll enjoy the freedom and fun of nature while bonding with your kids during these themed hikes, sponsored by the City of Des Peres and the Lodge of Des Peres. 

During this hike, you'll learn how animals in the forest hide in plain site. 

4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

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May Musical Mondays

Grab lunch at a local restaurant or bring your own and take in a free concert in front of City Hall. 

The City of Clayton hosts free concerts on Mondays in May (May 2, 9, 16, 23).

11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

More information: claytonmo.gov

 

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Parent-Child Workshop: Painting: All About Color

Enjoy a fun afternoon exploring color with your child at this parent and child workshop. You'll learn to mix acrylic paints and put color to canvas as you create a family masterpiece together.

Saturday, June 11, 2 to 4:30 p.m. For kids ages 4-7 with a parent or caregiver. Cost is $45.

At Laumeier Sculpture Park. More information: laumeier.org

 

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Messy Painting Workshop

There are few things little ones love more than getting creative and messy! At this free painting workshop, kids can take part in an entertaining and messy painting session.

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. For ages 3-6.

Messy Painting will be held:

June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch

June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch

June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch

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Hip-Hoppin'

Kids will be introduced to basic hip-hop dance styles while listening to their favorite Kidz Bop artists at this free workshop.

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. Presented by STAGES St. Louis. For ages 5-7.

Hip-Hoppin' will be held:
 

June 13 at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch

Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at slcl.org
 

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Building the Arch

Kids will use their hands and brain to engineer their very own arch made out of everyday materials at this free workshop.

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. For ages 7-11.

Building the Arch will be held:
 

June 29 at 7 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at slcl.org

 

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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