St. Louis Family Events

Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience. Opening May 24: The Little Mermaid: The IMAX Experience.

The Rep STL and its Imaginary Theatre Company present James and the Giant Peach, one of two performances for young audiences in May.

About 70 artists will showcase their creative wares at Francis Park in St. Louis Hills, where visitors can enjoy live music, tasty food and kids' activities as well. Admission is free.

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like fairy tales, outer space, rainforests, music and more.

Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May 2023 series of concerts feature favorites like Whitney Houston Anthology and the Santana Experience along with plenty of food trucks and exhibits, like Soccer City, inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights. 

This is your chance for your child to meet one of their favorite book characters!

Picnic in the Park features fun activities for all ages, including live music, food trucks, a bounce house, crafts for kids and the Bubble Bus.