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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in June

Kids will be out of school for summer break soon (and some already are) and families across St. Louis will be in search of fun ways to spend the long days. June is absolutely packed with great family events and activities Here are our top picks:

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St. Louis Free LEGO Build

Your child can participate in a massive St. Louis Build using LEGO bricks! Kids can construct St. Louis landmarks, their homes, schools, playground, parks, downtown and lots more, all out of LEGO bricks.

 

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Word Play: Free Summer Chalk Art Workshops

Chalk Riot presents WordPlay, free summer chalk art workshops for ages 12-17.

No sign up is necessary for these two-hour workshops. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty.

Word Play will be held at the St. Louis County Library at the following times and locations:

August 31 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch

Find more information here or call 314-994-3300, ext. 2234.

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Celebrate Children’s Book Week in St. Louis

As parents raising children in the digital age, it can be difficult to prioritize the importance of time spent with a good book. Despite our best efforts, it sometimes seems like today’s youth are more interested in Plants vs.

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A-MAZE-ing Cockroaches

Kids will replicate a famous study using live cockroaches and play dough at this free workshop presented by The Butterfly House.

Kids ages 7-12 will replicate a famous study by zoologist Charles Henry Turner. Working in teams, kids will build a maze out of play dough and run live cockroaches through it. 

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. 

A-MAZE-ing Cockroaches will be held June 28 at 10 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch.

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Forest Park Owls

Award-winning naturalist Mark Glenshaw has been studying great horned owls in Forest Park since 2005. At this free presentation for all ages, Glenshaw will discuss the amazing hunting and feeding behaviors of these owls with pictures and videos to illustrate these behaviors. 

Free. 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Daniel Boone Branch. Registration requested.

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Music & Movement
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Get to Know New City School Coffee and Tour
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Drop by New City School for an engaging morning visit. Enjoy coffee and conversation, hear about the curriculum and community from Head of School Alexis Wright, and take a tour of the historic school. This event is geared towards grown ups, but children are welcome to attend.

 

 

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Auditions for the St. Louis Children's Choirs
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Friendly and fun, auditions at The St. Louis Children’s Choirs are a great way for us to get to know one another. Auditions consist of your child singing a short song followed by a short informational meeting. A singer's ensemble placement is based on age, skill, maturity, and availability. The St. Louis Children's Choirs has an ensemble for every singer!

 

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim
Thursday, January 15, 2026

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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