St. Louis Family Events

See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return.

Kids can learn about their friendly, neighborhood spiders and their amazing senses. Then they'll paint spider webs using their own sense of touch, just like spiders. Spidey Senses is a free workshops for kids ages 6 to 11 presented by The Butterfly House. Registration is required.

Make your mark with the printmakers from Central Print. Learn the craft of woodblock and pressure printing, and create your own two-color prints and valentines. 

On the first Friday of each month, kids are invited to spend some free time getting fit and having fun at Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House. Kids 12 and under who complete a fitness challenge and register in advance will earn free admission! They'll also get to try new fitness activities because each Fit Kid: Free Kid features a different theme.

Create interesting sculptures using upcycled wood scraps and found objects at this workshop for ages 4 and up. You'll learn fundamental skills for woodworking and building that you and your little artist can explore. Visit different sculptures in Laumeier Sculpture Park and learn how architecture can influence sculpture.

Stroller Tours are designed for art lovers and their little ones, recommended for ages 0 to 2. Morning Play Dates feature artist-led activities and performances recommended for ages 2 to 5. Something new happens every month! 

New City School in the Central West End hosts this free, open to the public story time for infants/todders through kids in 2nd grade.