Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, kids' entertainment, live music, a petting zoo, and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. This year's theme is The Great Outdoors.
Manchester Homecoming is a free festival taking place Sept. 5-7. Carnival rides are open Friday from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Kids Corner is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The parade is set for Saturday at 10 a.m.
In Schroeder Park. More information and a full schedule of events: manchestermo.gov
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
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.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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.
Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts.