St. Louis Family Events
Great Green Adventures: Dazzling Dragonflies
Visit the Missouri Botanical Garden to search the pond and the Central Axis Pools for amazing dragonflies.
Budding Artists Preschool Art Program
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Both in-person and virtual sessions are offered.
Strawberry Festival at Eckerts
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy pony rides, carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, inflatables and lots more.
Omnimax Movies at the Saint Louis Science Center
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.
James and the Giant Peach and the Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane from the Imaginary Theatre Company
The Rep STL and its Imaginary Theatre Company present James and the Giant Peach, one of two performances for young audiences in May.
St. Louis Hills Art in the Park
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.
Twilight Thursdays Concert Series at the Missouri History Museum
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.
