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Experience one of St. Louis' largest Juneteenth festivals at the Delmar Maker's District's Juneteenth Celebration. Activities will take place June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can enjoy art, music, food & refreshments, a youth vendor fair, craft making and more.

Bring your little ones, 6 months to 2 years, to Books for Babies on the Lawn at Kirkwood Public Library. There will be stories, songs, rhymes and lap bounces, along with time to socialize with other babies. 

Enjoy live music as you indulge in a variety of foods from popular food trucks.

The Missouri Botanical Garden is offering free admission to all visitors on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Admission to the Children's Garden will also be free for the day. 

Join family and friends for dinner al fresco at local parks, where the menus are mobile and the setting is beautiful.

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

Meet Louie, the St. Louis Blues mascot, who will pose for photos and sign autographs at this free library event. Your kids will learn what it's like to be a mascot and what it takes to get ready for the season too!

At Frozen Fun & Games, in addition to playtime, kiddos will get to explore some additional fun featuring some of their favorite Frozen characters, slime-making experiments and some cool crafts. Each child will get a yummy frozen treat.

Gather at the outdoor amphitheater in Tower Grove Park for a summer of fun children's performances by beloved local entertainers. The free interactive shows are part of the Children's Performance Series, introducing children to the performing arts in a fun interactive way. Storytellers, musicians, dancers and more will encourage kids to clap along and be part of the experience.

The Magic House, MADE for Kids will be hosting an exhibit of its own as TapeScape, an innovative playscape made almost entirely out of packing tape, opens for play on June 3 in the makerspace. 

Enjoy music under the stars at this Independence Day celebration at Jefferson Barracks Park. This free event features live music, food trucks and a stunning fireworks display. 

Stretch your legs at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields on Saturday, June 25 or Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Try out a variety of canine sports, games, and activities designed to challenge your dog mentally and physically. There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 12 stations to explore, and special treats for their humans too.

Kids will hang out outside for story time then meet one of the Sanctuary's animal ambassadors!

Enjoy ice cream galore at this ice cream social for all ages that benefits Nurses for Newborns. Tickets are just $5 per person or $20 per family, and you'll enjoy treats from Andy's Frozen Custard, Tower Grove Creamery, Cold Stone Creamery, Oberweis and The Baked Bear. There will also be attendance prizes, raffles, entertainment, bubbles, kids' art activities, miniature ponies and more.

Join the Saint Louis Art Museum in July when the museum's front yard is transformed into the city's biggest cinema during the Art Hill Film Series, a St. Louis tradition of films, food and music. 

Celebrate Father's Day and Juneteeth at Family Day in the Grand Center Arts District. Join the Contemporary Art Museum, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries for this free family day.