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Sensory Friendly Storytime at the APA includes storytime and pet interaction for the littlest learners with accommodations for children who thrive in a calm setting.
Picnic in the Park features fun activities for all ages, including live music, food trucks, a bounce house, crafts for kids and the Bubble Bus.
Kids of all ages are invited to climb on and explore dump trucks, backhoes, fire trucks, police cruisers, an excavator and more at Tons of Transportation.
The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
Bring your little one to Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center for a walk through the woods to enjoy the sights and sounds. What will you hear on this outdoor hike?
Head to Forest Park for the 50th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.
Kids who love to fish or just want to try it out are invited to participate in the Chesterfield Fishing Derby at Central Park Lake. Registration is required.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.