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Join Craft Alliance every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and up, along with their parents or caregivers. Led by professional teaching artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios — exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more.
No registration required—just drop in and get creative!

Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.

Play Dates follow a monthly theme that invites close looking, hands-on art making, and safe, creative play. Plus, you'll enjoy performances from guest artists that get everybody moving!

Drop your kids off for an evening of coding adventures filled with games, challenges and STEM activities at Parent's Night Out at Code Ninjas Wildwood.

The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.

Kids ages 3-5 are invited to participate in this bike, run and swim competition. 

The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.

Meet the star of the beloved Pete the Cat books by James Dean and pose for a picture. Meet Pete the Cat is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library. 

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays. Now open nightly through May 11!

All little heroes, royals and adventurers are invited to an action-packed, magical day at The Hub for Superhero and Princess Day. Kids are welcome to dress as their favorite princess or superhero for adventurous activities and photo ops. Spider-Man, Batman, Rapunzel and Elsa will join the celebration and bring the fun to life!

Discover a deep appreciation for the great outdoors at SciFest: The Great Outdoors Expo. You'll meet STEM experts and organizations related to outside life, activity, work and play. Discover new outdoor hobbies and activities that you and your family can enjoy. 

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

Join the Fourth of July celebration in Ellisville in Bluebird Park complete with fun activities for kids, live music and fireworks. 

Take part in a free yoga session just for kids! Children's yoga, presented by Complete Harmony, is held at the Brentwood Public Library on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10 a.m. Classes are great for children ages 3-5 but open to all ages. 

The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

Summer Fun Fridays offer amazing art experiences for kids. A new set of creative projects will be offered each week at these one-day camps for kids entering grades kindergarten through 5th.