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Disney's The Lion King Jr.

The African Savanna comes to life with Simba, Rafiki and an unforgettable cast of characters as they journey from Pride Rock to the jungle and back again in this inspiring coming-of-age tale.

 

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Dino Mysteries

Learn about the lives of one of the world's most mysterious creatures: Dinosaurs! In this program, designed for ages 5 and up accompanied by an adult, kids will discover how dinosaurs ate, learn about dinosaur anatomy and examine real fossils. Plus, they'll make their own cast of a real dinosaur tooth! 

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Your Guide to Summer Reading Programs Across St. Louis

Summer break is filled with family vacations, long days at the pool and play dates with friends.

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Death by Tickle

Juggling Jeff and Oh My Gosh Josh perform together in this amazingly hilarious stunt and comedy juggling show of stupendous proportions!

 

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in June

Kids will be out of school for summer break soon (and some already are) and families across St. Louis will be in search of fun ways to spend the long days. June is absolutely packed with great family events and activities Here are our top picks:

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Kiener Plaza Opening Celebration

Celebrate the Grand Opening of the all-new Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis at this free community celebration, featuring lots of kids' activities (including the new splash pad!), live music, Fredbird, food trucks and more. 

 

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Registration and Open House at Girls Inc.

Girls Inc. of St. Louis is hosting an 8-week recreational, cultural and academic program for girls ages 5-17 this summer. At this special Saturday Registration and Open House, families can tour the building, fill out applications and learn more about the program.

 

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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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Festivals & Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th in St. Louis

It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis, and because this year July 4th falls on a Friday, your family can look forward to a full weekend of festivals and fireworks. Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks and lots more.

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Children with strong listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and, eventually, in their careers. But many children lack this important skill and parents are rightly concerned. First, listening is much more than just hearing.

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