Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame for a movement improvisation experience focused on connection, exploration and curiosity around the way our babies move. The Babywearing session begins with a gentle warm-up, followed by an instructed baby-wearing dance and wraps up with structured, playful improvisation.
Thursday Trivia at 9 Mile Garden is designed for all ages. Play trivia, win prizes, and enjoy food from the food trucks. Free admission.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Celebrate summer with your main squeeze on a date night adventure! Climb and zipline together, play mini golf, access the observation deck, play yard games and more.
Take night climbing and golf to a new level at RYZE Adventure Park!
Who’s that kid that can travel through time? Xavier Riddle! Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when they were kids at the Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum exhibit, opening at The Magic House on September 20.
Located on the beautiful tree-lined parkway of Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair features art activities for kids, great food, live music and art from more than 100 artists.
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.
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.
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!
Kids ages 6-15 can compete in a swim, bike and run competition at the Chesterfield Youth Triathlon.
Celebrate the start of summer at The Magic House with lots of fun activities. Kick-Off to Summer at The Magic House includes The Bubble Bus, frozen treats, and Sandcastle Beach.
Are you interested in learning more about Kindermusik before committing to a full semester? Are you unsure how your baby or child will respond in a group setting? Join Kindermusik for a musical playdate and see firsthand how singing, moving, playing instruments, and dancing together has the power keep us connected, fuel kids' brains and bring joy.
Visit the St. Louis Aquarium to meet a mermaid! An enchanting mermaid will share stories of ocean adventures and pose for photos.
Dayspring Arts & Education invites families to its Community Carnival featuring fun activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, carnival games, circus performances, food trucks and more.
Celebrate your favorite blue heeler and her loving family at Bluey Day at 9 Mile Garden! Episodes of Bluey will be playing on the 315-inch big screen while you and your family enjoy food trucks, specialty drinks and more.
Join in the fun at Battlehawks Day at The Magic House! Players from the UFL St. Louis Battlehawks and mascot Archie will stop by to play. Wear your blue and show your spirit by decorating a Battlehawks pennant in the Art Studio.
Join Cocklear for Kids for an educational event to learn about hearing loss and implantable solutions for your child. At Cochlear for Kids, a free event at the Des Peres Park Pavilion, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the differences between BAHA and Osia, learn how to support your child through each part of their hearing journey and take a close look at the features and benefit of bone conduction implants.
Visit a magical world of real-life Disney Princesses, featuring stars from Broadway's Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King performing timeless melodies with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Relive the nostalgia, dress in royal attire, and enjoy your favorite songs and behind-the-scenes stories.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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.
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.
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!
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!