
The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis is offering free group chess instruction to kids and teens through the St. Louis County Library. Instructors will provide digital chess classes that teach fundamental chess elements in addition to promoting educational values that can be learned through chess. Students are encouraged to demonstrate sportsmanship and to strive for success in the digital classrooms as well as over the chessboard at home. For ages 8-14.
Sessions are free, but registration is required.
More information and to sign up: slcl.org
The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Riverfest 2025 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.