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Visit the Field House Musem for a day of family fun.

Visit the Creve Coeur Farmers Market for local produce and crafted goods, and, at Princess Day, kids can have their picture taken with Ariel and dance "under the sea!" 

Don't forget to wear your superhero costume for games, crafts and a special photo with Captain America and Wonder Woman. Registration is required. 

WeatherReady Fest is about kids having fun while learning basic weather forecasting concepts through hands-on activities and taking part in demonstrations. They'll also get to meet Fredbird and Nick Walker, the Weather Dude from The Weather Channel. 

Learn about the members of the Saint Louis Zoo's three-generation Asian elephant family, participate in interactive elephant-themed activities and talk with their caretakers during World Elephant Day at the Zoo.

Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free outdoor movie in Whitecliff Park in Crestwood. Popcorn will be provided while supplies last!

Kids ages 7-14 are invited to compete in the 4th annual Clayton Kids' Triathlon.

Kids can show their skills at this fun and challenging multi-sport event open to all. UPDATE 8/24: This event has been canceled due to weather.

There will be hands-on demonstrations in animal safety, internet safety, bicycle safety, and K-9 demonstrations. Kids can also explore police and fire safety equipment and vehicles, meet police officers, and have fun with balloons, a clown, magician, carnival games and face painting. 

This free outdoor arts festival offers a variety of art and educational opportunities for all ages, including the Children's Village, Art for Youth Gallery, Mentor Me exhibit for art teachers and students, and Showcase Programs from other community art programs.

More than 1 million new and quality used books, CDs, magazines and records will be available at the 40th Annual Gateway Region YMCA Book Fair Aug. 17-21. Proceeds from the fair benefit Y Community Literacy programs.

Teens and tweens can play laser tag, enjoy virtual reality stations, crafts, raffle prizes and snacks from Chipotle Mexican Grill at a special party to say so long to the summer and get ready for the school year. 

Presented in collaboration with the Saint Louis Art Museum as part of the museum's Family Sundays program, Passport to Korea offers a chance to make traditional Korean arts and crafts, learn about the Korean alphabet, play games and more. Watch K-Pop dance performances from the Pyro Dance Team, and hear Korean stories in the storytelling corner. Free tours of the museum's Korean art collection also available.

This free celebration is a collaboration with Hispanic Festivals, Inc., and features fun activities for the whole family, including storytellling in Spanish, live music, dance performances, craft making, face painting, souvenir printmaking, food and drink vendors, a procession through Forest Park, and a free performance of Frida Libre by Metro Theater Company. 

At this free safety-focused event, families can enjoy free hot dogs, see the County Police Helicopter, pick up safety information from SSM Health, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the Rockwood Drug Free Coalition, the Missouri Poison Control Center and more. Plus, there will be games and prizes for kids.

Kids Fun Fest features tons of fun activities for kids, including the Bubble Bus, bounce houses, and inflatable obstacle course, Way Cool Balloons, emergency vehicles for kids to check out, superheroes, a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, barbecue, Kona Ice and lots more. 

Stop into Ballpark Village for Family Fun Day, a carnival-style family festival with Fredbird, the Bubble Bus, rides, huge inflatables, rock climbing wall and lots of fun activities. 

Kids can take a ride in the bucket of the fire truck! The 2018 Chesterfield Family Fun Day at the Ballpark features tons of games, sports, safety activities, big trucks, local heroes, local vendors and lots of free fun for all ages.