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.
Carnival rides, live entertainment by popular country artists and rock bands, a parade, and dazzling displays of fireworks are all part of the 4th of July fun at the Heritage and Freedom Fest July 3-6.
The carnival kicks off on July 3 at 4 p.m. July 3 is also Family Night.
The Heritage & Freedom Fest Parade is on July 4 at 9:30 a.m. along Main Street.
Fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on July 4 and 10:15 p.m. on July 5.
Get details at: heritageandfreedomfest.com
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.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
At the Saint Louis Zoo's Martin Luther King Jr. Day Camp: Animal Superheros, everyone has their own superpower! From the super speed of a cheetah to the high flying of a bar-headed goose, campers will meet a lot of incredible animals while creating superhero art and learning how to be a conservation hero at home.
The Missouri History Museum welcomes families for its wildly popular annual celebration, a weekend full of free activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy learning, a movement workshop, arts & crafts, storytelling, a Black History scavenger hunt, and more for all ages.
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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.