Maryville University’s Center for Access and Achievement is hosting the STEM Playful Learning Workshop — a hands-on, research-informed professional development experience designed to help educators bring science, technology, engineering, and math to life in the classroom.
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.
Visit the Challenger Learning Center for a day of hands-on STEAM activities. Admission is free, and so is lunch!
Kids can get up close and explore big trucks and vehicles at this free Touch-a-Truck event at the North County Recreation Complex. Kids can climb aboard and explore these impressive vehicles that they usually only see from afar.
Can you and your family create truly ugly art? Come to Bad Art Night at the St. Louis County Library and create the worst masterpiece you can think of. Compete to take home the world's ugliest trophy!
Celebrate summer with your main squeeze on a date night adventure! Climb and zipline together, play mini golf, access the observation deck, play yard games and more.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Bring your little ones, 0-18 months, to Baby Bookworms Storytime to enjoy songs, stories and more.