Visit the Missouri History Museum this summer for all kinds of family fun that's free! On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, children will enjoy art, storytelling, special entertaining guests, musical workshops, crafts, performances by St. Louis favorites like the Muny Kids, Celia and Friends, and lots more.
Celebrate National Donut Day at this family friendly event that includes performances by Cirus Harmony, a petting zoo, face painting, cariacatures, a balloon roof, Bulldog Rescue dogs, live music, lots of donuts, food from local restaurants, local brews and refreshments.
Celebrate the opening of Kenya's Kids with a special performance featuring F4KIDZ African Performing Arts.
Have some family fun in The Loop at the North & South Block Party. The celebration includes live music, free activities for kids, pony rides, food trucks and more.
Bring your kids to Citygarden to splash and play in the water features, which include the Voyage pool, lower basin pool, spray plaza and fountains.
The 7th Annual Freedom Arts Expo is a block party and art fair for the whole family. There will be live music, art stations, food, games, voter registration, exhibits, and a school supply drive.
Kids of all ages can learn about gardening and horticulture at this free outdoor gardening workshop. Participants will begin a gardening project that they can take home and grow themselves.
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.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May 2024 series of concerts feature favorites like Anita Jackson along with food trucks and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights.
The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.
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.