St. Louis Family Events

The number 8 is lucky in Chinese culture, so The Magic House is bringing great luck to all its visitors on 8/8 as they drop admission to $8 per person. 

This discounted admisson cannot be combined with any other offers or discounts.

More information: magichouse.org

You and your little ones can enjoy fun family movies outdoors at The Magic House this summer. The new movie series will be held on select nights throughout the summer.

Films include:

July 9:  The Wizard of Oz  Enjoy hands-on activities inspired by the movie and snacks too!

Enjoy the first ever Summer Flashback Film Series for Throwback Thursdays at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater. Every Thursday through August 13, you and your family can see some of your favorite movies on the five-story giant screen.

Everyone is invited to this free open swim at the outdoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres. In addition to swimming, there will be games, a live DJ, Italian ice and other cool treats, snacks and fun giveaways. 

Suggested donation per person is two cans of food items to be donated to a local food bank. For all ages. Open to the public.

4 to 7 p.m. More information: desperesmo.org

Visitors to The Magic House can participate in hands-on arts and crafts projects, simple cooking demonstrations and chopstick games and contest during Chinese Culture Day.

Supported by the St. Louis Modern Chinese School. Activities are free with Magic House admission.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Check out the new Makerspace at the Saint Louis Science Center! Makerspaces are interactive, community-oriented spaces where you can create and learn skills using a variety of different tools and materials.

In the Science Center's Makerspace you can explore science, technology, engineering and your creativity. Visitors can play, imagine, build, adapt, modify, work together and have FUN!

The Makerspace includes: