
Head over to Shaw Nature Reserve for an adventure and get hands-on with nature. Your family can learn about plants, animals and pick up some outdoor skills during this class. You'll hear a story, search for signs of summer during a scavenger hunt wagon ride and enjoy a cool treat.
For families with kids ages 3 to 10. Cost is $7 per child/adult pair for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden and Shaw Nature Reserve passholders. $9 per child/adult pair for the general public.
9:30 a.m. At Shaw Nature Reserve, at Highway 100, south of I44 at exit 253 in Gray Summit.
More information and to register: mobot.org
It's Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park! See a police car, tow truck, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
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.
The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.