Enjoy live jazz and blues music in a family friendly atmosphere at the annual Old Webster Jazz and Blues Festival. In addition to non-stop original live music on two stages, there will be great food, lots of shopping from local vendors, face painting, balloon artists, juggling and arts & crafts for kids.
Be sure to visit the Yucandu Art Studios tent for kids' craft activities! Admission is free.
Saturday, Sept. 21 from noon to 11 p.m. in old town Webster Groves. More information: oldwebsterjazzfest.com
The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.
Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the largest Independence Day community celebrations in the area, including one of the most popular 4th of July parades.
The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.
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.
See spectacular performances and fun & educational demonstrations by kid-favorite entertainers like Babaloo and Oh My Gosh Josh and Mad Science.