Family Events in St. Louis

The Magic House, MADE for Kids will be hosting an exhibit of its own as TapeScape, an innovative playscape made almost entirely out of packing tape, opens for play on June 2 in the makerspace.

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Play Day in the Park and STL Summer Adventure Kickoff

Play Day in the Park is a fun, free community event sponsored by The Magic House, Forest Park Forever, the St. Louis Public Library and the St. Louis County Library. The day is meant to showcase the importance of play and reading in children's lives. Activities include bubble play, outdoor art, parachute games, STEM activities, sports and more.

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Green Living Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden

The Missouri Botanical Garden’s annual Green Living Festival is back refreshed and ready to provide you with sustainable solutions. Join experts at the Garden for a full day of active learning, exploring and engaging in ideas for taking action in your everyday life.

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Fireflies and Friends Festival at The Butterfly House

Celebrate the bugs of summer at the Butterfly House as they host the Firefliest and Friends Festival. This all-ages event features live music, fun activities and hands-on exploration.

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Movies Under the Stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater

Spend an evening watching a free family movie under the stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Movies will be shown at dusk using laser projection technology on the roof of the amphitheater for a unique viewing experience. Enjoy food trucks and the Bubble Bus too!

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Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum: The Exhibit Opens at The Magic Housse

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? Xavier Riddle! Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when they were kids at the Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum exhibit, opening at The Magic House on September 20.

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Superhero and Princess Day at The Hub STL

All little heroes, royals and adventurers are invited to an action-packed, magical day at The Hub for Superhero and Princess Day. Kids are welcome to dress as their favorite princess or superhero for adventurous activities and photo ops. Spider-Man, Batman, Rapunzel and Elsa will join the celebration and bring the fun to life!

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Nature Tots Storybook Hour at the Wildlife Rescue Center

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Wednesday, June 3, 2026

Your kids can enjoy a nature-themed story, a wildlife walk, and create a craft using nature's art supplies at the Nature Tots Storybook Hour.

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First Art: Free In-Person Art Program for Ages 18-36 Months

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Potty Training 101

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Saturday, February 7, 2026

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Tuesday, February 3, 2026

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Thursday, February 5, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

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Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

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