Embark on a powerful journey with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Metro Theater Company as Mo Willems' bestselling tale of chance, discovery, persistence, and magic comes to life. In Because, Amber Ren's illustrations and Jessie Montgomery's music enhance Willems' story, reminding us of the profound impact of small moments.
Because will be performed by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, March 23 at 3 p.m. at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Pre-concert activities begin at 2 p.m. This concert is best enjoyed by ages 5 and up.
For tickets and more information, go to slso.org
The Saint Louis Art Fair is a free, three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts that includes a Creative Castle for kids on Saturday and Sunday.
The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 18 - 20 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.
Head to Forest Park for the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.
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.
Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.