The Missouri Botanical Garden welcomes Santa during extended evening hours during Jingle in July. Santa will be in the Garden in his summer attire and will take photos with visitors from 5 to 7 p.m. Plus, outside the Children's Garden, visitors can meet and take photos with the Ice Queen.
Jingle in July marks the beginning of ticket sales for the 2025 Garden Glow, the Garden's annual holiday tradition featuring more than 2 million lights in an immersive walk-through experience.
Visitors to Jingle in July will enjoy Santa, live tropical music, and photos with the Ice Queen, between 5 and 7 p.m. Last entry is 7:30 p.m. and the event lasts until 8 p.m. Festive drinks will also be available.
Jingle in July is included with Garden admission.
Learn more at missouribotanicalgarden.org
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.
Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.