family fun in St. Louis

Celebrating the history, culture, and people of Japan, the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of the largest and oldest festivals of its kind in the United States. Your family can enjoy guided walking tours, bonsai, cooking, martial arts and origami demonstrations, sumo wrestling, and special activities for kids.

Enjoy food, movies, music and refreshments at Downtown Summer Nights in Kiener Plaza on Thursdays throughout the summer. This weekly celebration takes place in the shadow of the Gateway Arch every Thursday through August 28. Entertainment includes a variety of family movies like Frozen, Mamma Mia, The Wiz and more, live music and even a special presentation of Shakespeare in the Park.

The Contemporary Art Museum invited families to celebrate creativity, play and togetherness at Family Day. Drop in anytime to participate in free hands-on art activities, games, entertainment for kids from DJ Munchkin, puppet shows, a babywearing movement class, and more.

Come learn about dump trucks, bobcats, backhoes, bucket trucks, and many more at St. Louis County Parks' annual Touch a Truck event. Free for all ages.

Kids can get up close and explore big trucks and vehicles at this free Touch-a-Truck event at the North County Recreation Complex. Kids can climb aboard and explore these impressive vehicles that they usually only see from afar. 

Celebrate Father's Day at the Dads, Dogs, and Donuts event at the Butterfly House. Your family will enjoy delicious donuts and participate in fun activities featuring Martha Blah Blah, the talking dog! Registration is required.

Calling all Jedi! Young Padawans and their families are invited to dress up like their favorite Star Wars characters for Star Wars Night at The Magic House. Guest will enjoy an ice cream treat, participate in some out-of-this world activities and even have the opportunity to meet special characters from a galaxy far, far away! Reservations are required.