To help limit the spread of Coronavirus and to support public health efforts, many family attractions have closed temporarily. Some are opening with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings here. In the meantime, we invite our readers to enjoy virtual events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. When you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

events for families in St. Louis

Pet-A-Palooza at Purina Farms

Familes will have a blast at Purina Farms Pet-A-Palooza, a celebration of pets and their families. In addition to being one of the biggest pet adoption days in the area (including dogs, cats, rabbits and more), Pet-A-Palooza will feature grooming areas for pets, a kids area with inflatables and games, a pet photo booth, food, live music and a showcase of some of the latest pet gear and accessories. You'll also enjoy the Incredible Dog Challenge, the Barn and Play Area, and Pro Plan Performance Team Dog Shows, which take place at the Incredible Dog Arena. Admission is free. Parking is $5.

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Dog Days of Summer

Bring your doggie for a dip at The Lodge of Des Peres outdoor pool as they end the summer season.

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Free Summer Concert Series at Des Peres Park

Enjoy a cool summer concert on a hot summer night in Des Peres Park. Concerts are free and open to the public.

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Fall Farm Day at Willoughby Farm

Take your kids to explore the history of Willoughby Farm at Fall Farm Day. Check out wagon rides, visit with goats, rabbits and sheep, decorate a pumpkin, grab some kettle korn, and enjoy games and craft vendors.

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Purina FARMer's Market

Bring your kids to a Farmer's Market that's down on the farm! While you shop, there will be games and activities to entertain your kids. A portion of all sales benefits the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.

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Tower Grove Farmers Market with Artscope's Art at the Market

Tower Grove Farmers Market features local produce as well as grass-fed beef, free-range chicken, eggs and other foods, plus free yoga. Stop by the Artscope Creative Castle for art and crafts for kids.

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Things to Do

Explore Purina Farms: Fur Friday

Friday, June 5, 2020

Friday, June 12, 2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Purina Farms is bringing the best of the farm to your home every week! You can virtually explore Purina Farms through videos featuring the animals, dog trainers and others who work there, as well as the pets who work and play at Purina Farms every day. Each day of the week features videos on a variety of topics including animal connections, training tips and responsible pet care advice for kids.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Friday, June 5, 2020

Friday, June 12, 2020

Friday, June 19, 2020

Storytelling in the Museum is now offered on Zoom from the Missouri History Museum! Tune in every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for engaging stories with themes like Our City, Superheroes, Steaming Through History, Healthy Habits and lots more.

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Magic At Home with The Magic House

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Friday, June 5, 2020

Saturday, June 6, 2020

The Magic House is bringing innovative, hands-on learning to you at home with its #MagicAtHome series of interactive, instructional online presentations. The Magic At Home series of activities includes lots of fun projects that you can make at home with common materials. The easy-to-follow directions mean your kids can make paper sculpture, do shaving cream marble painting, create make-your-own flowers, go "fishin," make TP roll animals, make salad spin art and more.

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Blast Off with Mad Science: An Interactive Science Event with a NASA Astronaut

Friday, June 5, 2020

Sign up for an hour of science and STEM fun with Mad Science! This live event with interactive experiments includes out-of-this-world activities with retired NASA Astronaut Barbara Morgan.

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Science @ Home with the Saint Louis Science Center

Thursday, June 4, 2020

Friday, June 5, 2020

Saturday, June 6, 2020

The Science Louis Science Center is continuing to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning through its online Science @ Home series! Visit the Science Center's web site or social media channels for DIY science experiments that can be done at home, Amazing Science Demonstrations from the Science Center's Energy Stage team, connections to local scientists, astronomy updates from the McDonnell Planetarium, live chats and more. Content is designed for all ages.

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