family fun in St Louis 2023

Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery at the SCOOBY-DOO! Mansion Mayhem exhibit at The Magic House. This immersive experience allows families to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test.

Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms. Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action.

Catch the Pixar animated classic A Bug's Life at this outdoor movie night for the whole family. In addition to the movie, families can enjoy hours of fun with steel drummers, crafts, glow necklaces and food trucks prior to the movie. 

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Contemporary Art Museum with a free block party that features activities for all ages. 

Looking for a chance to try out programs at COCA while having fun with your whole family? COCA's Free@3 Workshops give you the chance to do just that. Try a different art form each month.

Your child can bring their favorite stuffed animal to the Brentwood Library for this special story time with songs and crafts, and then leave their stuffie overnight at the library to pick up the next day. The stuffies will have many adventures, and when you pick them up the next day, your child will be given photos of all the fun activities their stuffed animal took part in. 

Enjoy the free, all-day SciFest at the Saint Louis Science Center showcasing how STEM concepts, innovation, play and creativity all go together. At SciFest, you can meet, work and play alongside artists, authors, innovators, STEM experts, creatives and entrepreneurs. There will be a wide variety of hands-on activities as well as meet & greets, robotics demonstrations, story times, game competitions and more.