Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings and safety guidelines here. We invite our readers to enjoy virtual events and socially distanced events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Wildwood Outdoor/Drive-in Movie Night

Saturday, July 11, 2020

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Bring the family for a fun movie night on the lawn or from your car at the B&B Wildwood 10 Theater. See Secret Life of Pets. For lawn seating, please bring bag chairs or blankets. Some parking will be allowed on the lawn. Concessions will be sold indoors, but guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and drinks. Attendees must maintain social distancing and wear a mask.

Saturday, July 11 from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. More information is available on the event's Facebook page.

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Tags: fun things to do with kids in St. Louis, Wildwood B&B Theater, outdoor events for kids and families

Locations: St. Louis County, West County

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Parent with Child, Preschool, Teens and Tweens

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Play Street Museum's Craft Co. Pop Up Art Studio for Kids

Friday, August 7, 2020

Visit Play Street Museum's newest attraction – the Pop-Up Art Studio! In the studio, kids can focus on process art, which allows children to develop their own creations. Process art is more about the creation, imagination, and development rather than the final art projects.

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Eye Thrive Vision Screenings and Eye Exams at the St. Louis County Library

Eye Thrive will provide free, on-site vision screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses to eligible children ages 4 through 12th grade at these clinics held at St. Louis County Library locations.

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Science @ Home with the Saint Louis Science Center

The Science Louis Science Center is continuing to ignite and sustain lifelong science and technology learning through its online Science @ Home series! Visit the Science Center's web site or social media channels for DIY science experiments that can be done at home, Amazing Science Demonstrations from the Science Center's Energy Stage team, connections to local scientists, astronomy updates from the McDonnell Planetarium, live chats and more. Content is designed for all ages.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

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Storytelling in the Museum is now offered virtually on Zoom from the Missouri History Museum! Tune in every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for engaging stories with themes like Believe Project Storytelling with Black Authors of Children's Literature, Make Music, Trip to the Zoom, I Scream for Ice Cream, Let's Dance and Hello Beach.

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Virtual Program: Libraries Rock!

Rock along with this family fun music concert featuring Jeanie B.

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