free events

Activities are designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level.

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum every Sunday afternoon for free hands-on art activities with fun themes, special performances, engaging demonstrations and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries. 

Come "hang" with us and learn about Miss Kelly's Gym! Attend the Open House at Miss Kelly's Gym and enjoy games, a raffle, snacks and lots of fun for all. Bring your kids and learn about fall class sessions, Open Gyms and Parents Nights Out. 

Explore the St. Louis Zoo after dark at Boo at the Zoo. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this non-scary celebration designed just for kids. Though this is not a trick-or-treating experience, costumes are encouraged, and each child 12 and under will receive a treat bag when they leave.

Stroller Tours are designed for art lovers and their young ones, recommended for ages 0 to 2. Morning Play Dates feature artist-led activities and performances recommended for ages 2 to 5.

New City School in the Central West End hosts this free, open to the public story time for infants/todders through kids in 2nd grade. 

Join in on the fun at the South Grand Fall Fest. Now in its 6th year, the festival will feature craft activities for kids from art experts like Artscope, Perennial and the Tower Grove East Prep Academy, life-size games like gigantic Jenga, life-sized Connect Four, more than 60 retail vendors, live music and more.