Celebrate fall at this annual Corn Festival at the Godfrey Corn Maze, complete with wagon rides, corn-on-the-cob eating contest, petting zoo, bounce house, trampoline bungee, helicopter rides, balloon animals, a jumping pillow, pony rides, a corn shucking contest, live music, a corn cook off and lots more.
The fun starts at 11 a.m. at the Godfrey Corn Maze in Godfrey, Ill.
More information: godfreyil.org
The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
Does your child love big trucks? Bring them to Schroeder Park in Manchester for Tons of Trucks, where there will be trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, city vehicles and more to explore. Kids can crawl, climb and sit in the driver's seats with the operators of these vehicles.
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.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
See spectacular performances and fun & educational demonstrations by kid-favorite entertainers like Babaloo and Oh My Gosh Josh and Mad Science.
