Kick off the 4th of July with a parade, then continue the celebration throughout the day with swimming, live music, inflatables and a fireworks show.
The Fourth of July Celebration in Wentzville kicks off on July 4 with a parade starting at 10 a.m. at the Wentzville Ice Arena. After the parade, the celebration continues in Progress Park, where there will be free swimming at Progress Pool (tickets or resident cards only).
All are invited to the fireworks show at Progress Park which will start at 9:30 p.m.
More information: wentzvillemo.org
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
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.
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 Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.