free events
Kiener Kids Storytime
Experience the world of Shakespeare through imaginative storytelling, a dazzling youth circus performance from Circus Harmony and fun, creative activities like hands-on circus skills.
Fall Fling at Longmeadow Rescue Ranch
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting its annual Fall Fling with fun, free activities for all ages. Your kids can enjoy wagon rides, tours of the 165-acre ranch which rehabilitates hundreds of abused and neglected horses, cows, goats, pigs, ducks and other farm animals, and learn about the Ranch's Barn Buddies program.
Raptor Awareness Day at Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Learn about native birds of prey through a demonstration and flight show by the World Bird Sanctuary.
Things That Go Vehicle Fair
Kids love to look at and climb on big trucks, and the Valley Park Parents as Teachers organization is hosting a free Things That Go event that will give kids the chance to do just that.
Archeology Day
You can tour a 2,000-year-old excavation site, try pottery making, spear throwing, weaving, sort soil samples and more.
A Taste of COCA
Bring your whole family to COCA to see what this multidisciplinary community arts center has to offer for all ages during Taste of COCA. Enjoy sample classes and a free breakfast.
Kids Block Party at the St. Charles Convention Center
Designed primarily for kids ages 3-10, the event features lots of hands-on activities, including inflatables (an obstacle course, slide and giant pirate ship), arts & crafts, games, music and dancing, a chance to learn about and climb on their favorite big trucks and vehicles, Disney characters and more.
