Stop into Ballpark Village for Family Fun Day, a carnival-style family festival with Fredbird, the Bubble Bus, huge inflatables and lots of fun activities.
Activities include: carnival-style rides, inflatable bounce houses, slide and obstacle course, fun house, face painting, balloon artists, a climbing wall, performances and more.
Noon to 5 p.m. on the North Parking Lot. Admission is free, but certain premium activities require a $10 all-access wristband. Proceeds from wristband sales benefit SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
More information and tickets: stlballparkvillage.com
Tickets are also available on the day of the event.
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