St. Louis Family Events

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

The city of Wildwood is holding a community-wide celebration open to all that includes a parade, kids' activities including bounce houses, pony rides, a rock climbing wall, and face painting. Celebrate Wildwood also includes live music, fireworks, plenty of food and drinks, and vendor booths.

Step into the wonder and beauty of butterflies, insects, spiders and their many-legged friends at the Bug Ball.

Experience an outdoor nature adventure with a literary twist! Chesterfield's Central Park is home to the Storybook Walk, where you can take your kids for an educational nature walk centered around a favorite children's book.

Grove Fest is a family friendly street festival now in its 17th year. It features main stage performances, a family area, street performers and artists, great food, paint-by-numbers street mural painting, a merchant area with local vendors and more. Family entertainment includes The Bubble Bus, Juggling Jeff, the STL Hoop Club, African dancers, a fire performer and more.

Festival of Nations is St. Louis' biggest multicultural celebration, and is back in Tower Grove Park for 2022. Enjoy live music, international fare, and gift booths featuring fair trade gifts and hand-made crafts. Guests can also enjoy children's activities.

Festival of Nations will be held on August 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission is free.

More information: festivalofnationsstl.org

Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a mighty python to a tiny gecko!