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10 Best Summer Family Festivals

Summer will soon be in full swing, and with it comes a full season of local festivals and fairs that offer fun in the sun for the entire family. Here are our picks for the best family-friendly summer festivals.

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Magic House to Open Summer Satellite in North County

The Magic House will open a summer satellite location in North County later this month featuring the popular Kings, Queens and Castles exhibit, free admission and chess summer camps.

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Creve Coeur Days

This four-day festival features carnival rides, games, the Bubble Bus, food, live music, stage performances for all ages and a parade with Louie from the St. Louis Blues and Ruffy from the River City Rascals as Grand Marshals.

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Nerf Night

Your kids can challenge their friends to see who will be the last one standing during this two-hour Nerf adventure.

 

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Bug Hunt at The Butterfly House

Explore the amazing world of backyard insects in their own habitat at The Butterfly House Bug Hunt. Children can play exciting games and make crafts to take home as well as capture real bugs (which will be released at the end of the hunts).

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Date Night Under the Stars

Grab your sweetheart and enjoy a romantic evening under the stars of the James S. McDonnell Planetarium. You'll learn about the upcoming Great American Total Solar Eclipse, see a live Planetarium show, and enjoy a special showing under the stars of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade.

 

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St. Charles Riverfest
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Riverfest 2025 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.

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