free things to do with kids in STL

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. 

The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus is Metro Theater Company's annual fall touring production and is perfect for all ages. In addition to appearing at schools across the St. Louis region and in Nashville, there will be several free public performances that are open to all. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Storytime with Cliff welcomes children of all ages, and all families large and small. This special free story time at Left Bank Books usually lasts about 30 minutes and sometimes features a guest author or an activity that ties into the book. 

Tour the newest Foss Swim School, take a chance at winning free swim lessons for your child and enjoy the Bubble Bus at this grand opening.

Trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for your little ones to climb on, inspect and interact with. There will also be a bike rodeo, food trucks for when the kids work up an appetite, and a siren-free quiet hour for children with sensory needs. 

Celebrate Earth Day at the Saint Louis Art Museum by creating your own work of art out of recyclable materials at this free family workshop. 

Celebrate the City of St. Charles Sestercentennial (250) and National Kids to Parks Day at the First Missouri State Historic Site's annual Historical Children's Festival, where you can experience life and play as children did in the 1820s.