Bring your doggie for a dip at The Lodge of Des Peres outdoor pool as they end the summer season.
Take your kids to explore the history of Willoughby Farm at Fall Farm Day. Check out wagon rides, visit with goats, horses, rabbits and sheep, decorate a pumpkin, grab some kettle korn, and enjoy games and craft vendors.
Kids can set sail for the South Pacific in this free online mini camp offered by Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis.
Familes will have a blast at Purina Farms Pet-A-Palooza, a celebration of pets and their families. In addition to being one of the biggest pet adoption days in the area (including dogs, cats, rabbits and more), Pet-A-Palooza will feature grooming areas for pets, a kids area with inflatables and games, a pet photo booth, food, live music and a showcase of some of the latest pet gear and accessories. You'll also enjoy the Incredible Dog Challenge, the Barn and Play Area, and Pro Plan Performance Team Dog Shows, which take place at the Incredible Dog Arena. Admission is free. Parking is $5.
Enjoy a cool summer concert on a hot summer night in Des Peres Park. Concerts are free and open to the public.
Bring your kids to a Farmer's Market that's down on the farm! While you shop, there will be games and activities to entertain your kids. A portion of all sales benefits the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
At this special event, experts will demonstrate ancient crafts such as bow and arrow making, flintknapping, pottery making, fingerweaving, and bone/shell/ gourd carving.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
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!
Join Ms. Amanda in the Makerspace at the Edwardsville Children's Museum for a fun, lively Dance Party. The toddler-friendly tunes will accompany free play time and musical instrument exploration.
Kids can dive into an evening full of hands-on crafts and air dry clay activities at Let's Play with Clay. They'll mix it, mash it, twist it and pinch it and make multiple projects to take home.