free things to do with kids in St. Louis

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and poet Ellis Paul is returning to The College School for a free family concert that is open to all. Kids can sing along as Paul performs songs from his award-winning children's albums The Dragonfly Races and The Hero in You. 

See the acclaimed youth circus troupe Circus Harmony' St. Louis Arches perform juggling, tumbling, object manipulation and more at this free Play Date Theater event at the St. Louis Public Library - Central Library Branch.

Monarch butterflies are headed south for the winter, and the National Park Service and the city of St. Louis are celebrating the journey with the Great MonArch Migration event. 

It's like story hour but with kid-friendly comics! Apotheosis Comics is breaking out the reading rug and picking the most fun book of the week to read for this interactive, free story time which is followed by classic Saturday morning cartoons. 

There will be hands-on demonstrations in animal safety, internet safety, bicycle safety, and K-9 demonstrations. Kids can also explore police and fire safety equipment and vehicles, meet police officers, and have fun with balloons, a clown, magician, carnival games and face painting. 

Families will have the chance to meet live animals, go on a short hike, catch aquatic creatures, and more at this free outdoor program.

Pre-show puppy playtime with the APA of Missouri begins at 1 p.m., and the story time begins at 2 p.m.