Bark in the Park, sponsored by the Humane Society of Missouri, is one of the largest dog
festivals in the Midwest. Now in its 25th year, the kid and pet-friendly festival features entertainment, food, Pro Plan Performance Team Exhibitions, fun activities for kids, pet contests and vendor booths — all while benefitting the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund, dedicated to investigating, healing and preventing animal abuse.
Lace up your sneakers and grab the leash to walk, jog or run (with or without your pooch) in the chip-timed 5k race, or take a leasurely stroll during the 1-mile Walk for Animals.
Registration opens at 8 a.m. and is $25 per person through April 30 ($10 more after) and includes an official Bark in the Park t-shirt. Dogs and kids 12 and under are free.
Saturday, May 19 at Cricket Field in Forest Park. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information: hsmo.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
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.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.