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Preschoolers can explore insect defenses in this fun, hands-on workshop where they'll make their own bug model to take home.

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) are invited to learn how to create chalk art with a sidewalk as their canvas.

Kids ages 3-7 will explore new art forms through painting drawing, sculpting and printmaking at this free class.

Stargaze in Laumeier Sculpture Park with your whole family! You'll learn about navigation methods of the past used to spot stars, constellations and planets, listen to "star lore" and mysteries of our universe, and enjoy the night sky.

Kids at the beginner to intermediate level can receive free chess lessons each Sunday at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis.

The Butterfly Birthday Bash includes games, crafts, music and a unique opportunity to help feed the insects and animals that live at The Butterfly House.

The free Summer Social at Kiener Plaza features a sampling of events and activities that the Gateway Arch will host throughout the year.

Everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny takes the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.

Join in the celebration featuring master of ceremonies St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith, food trucks, games, face painters, appearances by Fredbird and Louie, and live music from Boogie Chyld.

Follow the yellow brick road to Andrews Academy in Creve Coeur for a free performance of The Wizard of Oz.

The year's parade features 14 marching bands from across the region, beautifully designed floats, huge, helium-filled character balloons, special performances throughout the parade and dozens of organizations representing our community and region. 

Your family can learn how the Zoo cares for its awesome tigers and how you can help save tigers in the wild. Children will be able to have their faces painted like tigers, and the zoo keepers will have special enrichment activities for the Amur tigers.

See creative experts in action, find a new hobby that piques your interest, and learn about the places in St. Louis where you can foster your new hobby into a lifetime passion at the Bright Ideas Expo.

Your summer is about to get buggier! Visit The Butterfly House after hours every Friday in July and August for family-friendly nature walks, games, great food, music and fun activities for all ages.

Head out to the World Bird Sanctuary for a special adventure with story teller Bob.

The Family Fun Festival in Ferguson is now in its 44th year.

The Summer Reading Road Trip is a reading festival for kids ages 0 to 12 and their families that includes author signings, crafts, and photo opps with your kids' favorite costume characters. 

This slime-filled day of free summer fun will include Nick-themed games and activities including an inflatable obstacle course, a slime booth, Nick bowling, appearances by Spongebob, Patrick and other Nick costumed characters and lots more.