Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.
Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park to learn about its summer camps, workshops, and summer programs for kids teens. The Free Family Open House allows interested families to tour Laumeier's education spaces and meet instructors. Enjoy light refreshments, sign up for camps, learn about the Little Buds Art & Nature Program for ages 3-6 and lots more.
The 4th of July Festival kicks off at 10 a.m. with a parade. The Family Fun Zone, which features games, crafts, a balloon artist, petting zoo, and more, is open from noon to 7 p.m. There will also be food vendors and live entertainment. The fireworks show kicks off at dusk.
The free festival includes live music from Butch Wax and the Hollywoods followed by fireworks at 9 p.m.
Visit the Challenger Learning Center for a day of hands-on STEAM activities. Admission is free, and so is lunch!
See favorite children's entertainers like Celia, Nitro Joe, Babaloo and more at free Wacky Wednesdays held at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
Come learn about dump trucks, bobcats, backhoes, bucket trucks, and many more at St. Louis County Parks' annual Touch a Truck event. Free for all ages.
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.