family fun in St. Louis

Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for a free day celebrating art and nature. At Discover Laumeier, you'll have the opportunity to create art inspired by nature, explore connections between art and the natural environment and discover unique artworks by renowned artists. 

This is your chance for your child to meet one of their favorite book characters!

Watch raindrops become art whenever it storms! Build a rain chain together using old chains, hooks, spoons and loops while learning about functional art to have in your garden. Show off your new garden sculpture at home and relax to its soothing sounds during this spring’s rainy days.

The Magic House will be blooming with eco-friendly activities in preparation for Earth Day! Put your green thumbs to work as you plant seeds in planter pods and make your own recycled paper. The Museum's Art Studio and Make-It Workshop will also feature "green" activities that are sure to inspire creativity and environmental responsibility. 

Kickoff spring with stories to spark your child's imagination at StoryFest! Come celebrate the wonder-filled joy of stories as you gather in the courtyard of Congregation Shaare Emeth for an afternoon full of books, storytelling renowned storyteller Bobby Norfolk, local author Julie Turnipseed and more.

Take your little sweethearts to Play Street Museum for Valentine Slime Experiments and Playtime! In addition to playtime, little sweeties will get to make a batch of Valentine-themed slime and take home a special Valentine treat.

Halloween is bigger and more boo-tiful than ever at The Magic House! Visit The Magic House for Halloween Magic, featuring outdoor experiences, decorating mini pumpkins, a not-so-spooky spiderweb maze, fun yard games, Halloween-themed trike town and all of your favorite Magic House exhibits – with a Halloween twist!