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You'll find quality used fiction, non-fiction, biographies, cook books, self-help and more. There will be more than 20,000 used books for purchase. Admission is free and books are 50 cents each.

Treasure Island is a fast-paced, pirate-filled adventurous adaptation of a literary classic performed live on stage by the Hempstead Stage Company. This free performance is designed for the whole family and is focused on the shorter attention spans of young children.

Each Wedesday in June kids ages 8 to 12 are invited on a nature adventure focused on biology and art.

Have some family fun in The Loop at the North & South Block Party. The celebration includes live music, free activities for kids, pony rides, food trucks and more.

First Fridays in Grand Center are an opportunity for families to enjoy the latest art exhibitions from some of St. Louis' leading arts organizations for free.

Greek Fest features live music, authentic Greek folk dancing, a Kids Corner, and fantastic Greek food. Admission and parking are free. 

Grab your creek shoes and come and explore Brush Creek at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Enjoy live music, food trucks, goat feeding, carousel rides and more at Grant's Farm with extended Friday night hours.

Join naturalists from the World Bird Sanctuary for a 25-minute special flying demonstration featuring some of the most talented "athletes" of the animal kingdom.  

Bring your kids to Citygarden to splash and play in the water features, which include the Voyage pool, lower basin pool, spray plaza and fountains. 

The Academy of Nature and Wildlife Arts invites ages 3 and up to come paint outdoors in Queeny Park. Come out and see professional artists at work, get inspired, and let youthful creativity flow onto a canvas. Families will also enjoy live music and food trucks, including Blue Fired Pizza and Kona Shaved Ice. The event is free and all materials will be provided. 

At this health, safety and fitness-focused event, kids ages 5-10 can run a timed, obstacle course-style race and compete in simulated firefighting skills to see if they can meet the Healthy Heroes Firefighter Challenge.

The 7th Annual Freedom Arts Expo is a block party and art fair for the whole family. There will be live music, art stations, food, games, voter registration, exhibits, and a school supply drive.

Your kids can strike a pose as they learn about yoga and try it for themselves at this free yoga class for kids ages 2 to 12+. Kids will be divided into groups according to age.

Visit Creation Station at the Museum of Transportation, a hands-on learning environment dedicated to introducing young children to all modes of transportation.

See a free performance of the classic tale The Three Little Pigs performed by Edie's Fairytale Theatre. 

Kids of all ages can learn about gardening and horticulture at this free outdoor gardening workshop. Participants will begin a gardening project that they can take home and grow themselves.

Join storyteller Sherry Norfolk for a free, exciting story time focused on places far, far away.