Join the Missouri History Museum this summer for virtual family fun! The Summer Family Fun series includes activities for all ages, including yoga, interactive workshiops about the Mississippi Riverm, sports and games, exploring Forest Park, Cahokia Mounds and more.
All interactive workshops are free of charge and inspired by local history. Workshops are approximately 45 minutes each are are accessible via the video conferenceing app Zoom.
Dates and themes are:
June 1: Family Fun Yoga with The Collective STL
June 8: Play St. Louis: Sports and Games
June 15: #ClubhouseAtOurHouse: Mississippi River
June 22: Exploring the Mississippi River
June 29: Forest Park and the World's Fair
July 6: A Walk in the Park
July 13: The Ancient City of Cahokia
July 20: Let's Write a Song for the River
July 27: Moving and Shaking
Access links to all programs at mohistory.org
Reservations are not required.
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