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Native American Storytelling

Hear stories about Native Americans and Native American heritage at this free storytime, part of the 36th Annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival.

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Salamander Saturday

Visit the Herpetarium between 10 a.m. and noon to learn how to identify a few of our local salamander species, as well as what the Saint Louis Zoo is doing to help conserve hellbenders, the largest native Missouri salamander.

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7th Annual Star Wars Fan Fest

Meet the Stormtroopers and other members of the 501st Legion you will! Don't forget your camera for this ultimate Star Wars Fan Fest.

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Clifford the Big Red Dog Pawty

Get through the dog days of summer with an evening of "paws-on" fun at The Magic House!

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Clifford Is In the House! The Magic House, That Is

The Magic House has a very special houseguest, and he's everyone's favorite big red dog.

Hearing Loss in Kids and Teens: Here are the Warning Signs

Kids today are more "plugged in" than ever. With most tweens and teens, and even younger kids frequently using smart phones and tablets, they are also spending more time using headphones or ear buds to listen to music or watch videos.

A New Spin on Date Night: Child Care During the Show

Remember those days before kids when you spent your nights of freedom at concerts or movies? When an outing at the theater didn’t mean Sesame Street Live or Disney on Ice? Once you become a parent, a night out can be as a rare as a full night’s sleep. Finding a babysitter is hard enough – paying said babysitter can be traumatic on your ever-shrinking wallet.

Mommy and Me Tea at Sweetology

Celebrate Mother's Day at this sweet afternoon tea for kids of all ages and their moms. You'll enjoy tea sandwiches, aromatic teas and cupcake decorating.

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Sweetology Grand Opening in Town and Country

Kids will love the balloon artist and visits with Princesses Belle and Sleeping Beauty!

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Sand Sculpture Workshop at The Magic House

Join world champion sand sculptor Dan Belcher as he builds a 75-ton sandcastle outdoors on the shores of The Magic House. Then visitors can get digging and create their own "sandsational" sculpture using only sand and water.

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Sun, Moon and Stars Storytime

Storyteller Sherry Norfolk leads families through and interactive. global exploration of folktales about the sun, moon and stars.

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Mother & Daughter Workshop

Enjoy a girly afternoon with your daughter(s), and grandma too! Make springtime projects and enjoy lemonade and cookies. For moms, grandmothers, and daughters (age kindergarten and up). Each participant makes their own springtime project. You'll learn how to cut glass and china and create your very own beautifully designed mosiac bird.

1-3 p.m. at Yucando Art Studio in Webster Groves. Cost is $30.

More information: yucandu.com

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St. Louis Artists Help Students' Dreams Come True

For even the youngest kids, art is a way to let their creativity flow. With every swipe of paint or scribble of a marker, they create something from the heart the moment they touch a piece of paper. But when encouraged by those around them, art can evolve from a hobby into a passion, and over the years, even the career of their dreams.

Bee Hotels

Kids will learn how to build a bee hotel to attract native pollinators to their gardens at home.

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Peter Rabbit Puppet Show

Peter Rabbit grows a garden after receiving seeds and instruction from a disgruntled farmer in this free performances for ages 3-8.

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Out of the Box: Theater for the Very Young

Laugh, dance, discover, imagine, smile, play! Children up to age 5 and their grown-ups will be transported to a world of magic, color, music and surprises at the premiere performance of Out of the Box, Theater for the Very Young.

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Cinderella Family Musical

Enjoy a free musical for the whole family when Edie's Fairytale Theatre presents the Cinderella Family Musical at Andrews Academy.

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Jungle Jams

Kids will learn the basic elements of musical theater by singing, dancing and acting to Broadway hits like "The Lion King," The Jungle Book," and "Tarzan."

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Slime Time

Kids will create slime using the Mad Science recipe, then enter the Slime Olympics!

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Summer Preschool Open House at Rohan Woods School

Summer is a time to be creative, explore new worlds, develop new skills and have fun! The Rohan Woods School Summer Preschool is centered around the natural curiosity that exists in children.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Bubble Bus at the Library

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Kids Unleash Their Creativity at Hands-On Summer Art Camps

Your creative child may have numerous opportunities throughout the school year to express themselves through art projects and other hands-on art experiences, but what about summer? When the classroom is closed, what do you do? Send your child to an artistically engaging summer camp, of course!

Dinoroarus Comes Roaring Back at the Saint Louis Zoo

The Dinoroarus exhibit will bring prehistoric fun back to the Saint Louis Zoo this summer with 20 lifelike dinosaur animatronics and sculptures on the Zoo's Historic Hill.

Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

There comes a point every summer when all that “free time” isn’t so fun anymore. Your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s too hot to hit the playground, and every activity seems to come with a big price tag. That’s when the screens come out, and parents find themselves counting down the minutes to bedtime. Thankfully, when Friday rolls around each week, your family can experience a mini summer getaway through history – no travel required.

Summer STEM Camps Create Hands-On Fun + Immersive Learning for Kids & Teens

Want your child to learn about subjects in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and have fun doing it? Help them further understand the inner workings of what's all around them by enrolling them in a STEM-fueled summer camp. You may be surprised at the wide variety of highly-acclaimed summer camps in the St. Louis area that put new and exciting twists on STEM concepts, creating hands-on fun for kids with the benefit of introducing them to some of the latest technologies in AI, engineering, coding and more.

Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

Seeing a movie at the theater is a magical experience, but when summer rolls around, it’s time to get outside and enjoy free movies on the big screen! Free family movie nights abound across the St. Louis area, so grab your kids, a blanket or lawn chairs, and get ready for some cinematic fun under the stars. Here's where to find them:

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Those moments add up, week after week. At Olympia Gymnastics, we've been creating those moments for St. Louis families for 47 years. Our coaches don't just teach skills, they show up for your kids. They get to know them, celebrate their wins, and cheer loudest on the hard days. One hour. Big Impact. Olympia Gymnastics + Ninja | 9 locations across the St. Louis area. LEARN MORE

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Visit the Missouri History Museum on Fridays in June and July for their Summer Family Fun Series! Enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, food, movement, and more! All activities are tied into Museum exhibits and St. Louis history, and focus on a different theme each week. This summer kids and families can learn about Juneteenth, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, explore Vietnamese culture in STL, and discover the wonders of the Mighty Mississippi!

Storytelling in the Museum programs are part of the fun this year, with themes that match the rest of the day’s activities. Don’t forget, the History Clubhouse is open for play and exploration! In this hands-on family gallery, kids can travel back in time to the World’s Fair, Cahokia and more as they learn about the history of the city they call home. Appropriate for ages 2–12. Fridays, June 5-July 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more detailed information on each day’s activities, visit the Museum’s website.

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