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The Tower Grove Park Children's Summer Concert Series has returned for 2021 with three months of concerts geared to children, with each month introducing a different genre of music education. Concerts are free but require reservations. Bring your little Mozart or Verdi for a music-filled summer! 

Local author Aubrey Betz will read her new children's book "Alex and the Butterflies" at this book launch that includes story time, a musical performance by local musician Hannah McDonald, coloring pages, a demonstration about butterflies by the Missouri Department of Conservation, free buntinis from Nothing Bundt Cakes and more.

Dive into fun and swim while enjoying a movie on the big screen! This event is for all ages.

Make glow in the dark slime at Play Street Museum! 

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

This 7,000 square-foot makerspace is designed for kids ages 4-14 to play, explore create and collaborate. Visitors have a chance to "paint" on the digital easel, use a pottery wheel to create a clay creation, design for a 3D printer, launch air rockets, build robots and circuits and more!

Come play at The Magic House for free during Emerson Free Family Night. Reservations are required. 

Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, a snack and more. 

Dine in the streets of the Central West End and enjoy performers, activities for kids, and live music on the last Saturday of the month. Family-friendly festivities include fire performers, jugglers, balloon animals, face painting, games, unicycle performances, hula hoop performances and more. 

Come help the Butterfly House celebrate their birthday and ringing in twenty-three years of providing memorable experiences for you and your family on Saturday, July 10, and Sunday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

A 70-foot dragon and lion dances open this springtime celebration that includes a Grand Parade and acrobats, theater, martial arts, traditional artwork, tea ceremonies and authentic regional cuisine.

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