Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that the Union soldiors, led by Major General Gordon Grainger, landed on Galveston, Texas, with news that the civil war had ended, and enslaved men and women were free.
Join the Missouri Historical Society for a family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more! Presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Inner City Cultural Center Enterprise.
Free. June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum.
More information: mohistory.org
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.
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.
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.