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Trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for your little ones to climb on, inspect and interact with. This rain-or-shine event is free and open to all.

Dress up your kids in their favorite Halloween costumes and take them to Manchester's non-scary, family friendly Halloween Festival in Schroeder Park. You'll enjoy games, pumpkins, hayrides,  a costume contest and lots of candy. 

Visit Faust Historic Village to learn about life in the late 1800s. At the Folklife Festival, you can stroll through the village and check out the crafts and demonstrations, and try your hand at 1800s crafts.

Celebrate reading at the Little Readers Festival. This free event features a variety of activities and performances, and kids ages 5 and under will receive free books and shaved ice. Activities will be provided by the Bubble Bus, Miss Libby's Music Party, Llama Llama Story Time, and more. Guests will also get to meet Fredbird and the St. Louis Blues mascot Louie from 12:15 to 12:45 p.m.!

Learn the basics of wheel throwing as a team! Work beside a family member to each create one wheel-thrown pottery piece following an instructor demonstration.

Brentwood Days is a community-wide celebration open to all with carnival rides, a Kids' Tent, live performances, pony rides, a parade and even fireworks. 

Come learn about dump trucks, bobcats, backhoes, bucket trucks, and many more at St. Louis County Parks' annual Touch a Truck event. Free for all ages.

This annual community festival includes lots of live entertainment, a parade on Saturday morning, a carnival with rides, a Kids Korner on Saturday, games, crafts, live music, fireworks and more.

See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.

Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, carnival rides, fireworks, vendors, live music, bounce houses and lots more. 

Take part in a free yoga session just for kids! Children's yoga, presented by Complete Harmony, is held at the Brentwood Public Library on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Classes include stories, movement and mindfulness and are geared for children up to age 5. Bring a yoga mat or towel.

The iconic Trike Town exhibit returns to The Magic House with an all-new twist. 
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of Route 66, this one-of-a-kind experience invites children to ride trikes through a kid-sized town inspired by America's most iconic highway. Along the way, little drivers will pass familiar St. Louis favorites like Donut Drive-In, Ted Drewes, Crestwood Bowl and Spencer's Grill, bringing the spirit of the open road to life!

Aquarium visitors will be immersed in a world of shark-centered adventures and have opportunities to get up close to the sharks during Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium.

Celebrate back to school with talented young entrepreneurs and lots of free kids activities at the Back to School Bash and Kids Market.

Hop aboard for a breakfast adventure at The Magic House! Visit Thomas and his friends one last time before the Thomas and Friends exhibit leaves the station for good!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop: Design a Sport Medallion. This free, family-friendly program for all ages is a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid  takes audiences to a magical underwater kingdom. Presented by COCA, this show is for all ages.

Celebrate summer learning at Library Nights at The Magic House. Families can enjoy free admission to the Magic House during Library Nights, but registration is required and space is limited.

Dayspring Arts & Education invites families to its Community Carnival featuring fun activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, carnival games, circus performances, food trucks and more.