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Dads and their daughters or sons can enjoy a morning getting crafty at Yucandu Art Studio in preparation for Father's Day. Together, you'll make a mosaic project that includes a photo of the two of you! 

Grab your fishing poles and join local firefighters and EMS crews for Ladders and Lures! All ages are welcome. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and the new mobile firehouse for kids to check out. All will learn fire safety and enjoy fishing time together. Fishing poles will be available for rent.

Kids can explore the magic in the wildlife around us. This virtual program stars Tommy Terrific and is presented by the St. Louis County Library. It's free to tune in!

Kids can learn about animals who make art and test some of their creative techniques during this free virtual program with the St. Louis County Library. 

While the Edwardsville Children’s Museum’s doors have been closed for more than a year due to COVID-19, its team has been hard at work creating brand new exhibits to wow visitors and introducing new safeguards to protect them.

On Saturday, June 26, ECM will begin welcoming families back with four must-see exhibits.

The History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum has reopened for one-hour play sessions by reservation. The award-winning History Clubhouse is an interactive space designed for children and families with lots of hands-on experiences showcasing state and local history.

Have a ball and celebrate All Star Dad! At this evening event at Play Street Museum kids will make fingerprint coasters with or for dad for Father's Day.

The Magic House's satellite location, MADE for Kids, is hosting an entreprenuer showcase featuring young African American entreprenuers from Young Biz Kids as well as an educational oppourtunity to learn more about the Juneteenth holiday. 

Representing positivity and happiness, Rangoli is a colorful and creative Indian folk-art. Patterns are created on the floor using materials such as chalk, rice flour, flowers, lentils, sand and more. Rangoli formations can range from simple freestyle drawing to complex dot grid drawings. Come join the fun and create patterns outdoors (chalk) and indoors (paper) that are believed to bring good luck! 

Celebrate the masters of both air and water at the Dragonfly festival at The Butterfly House. Join in as visitors take a glimpse into the secretive aquatic life of dragonfly nymphs in the Native Garden pond, and take a short trek to find prime viewing of these aerial daredevils on the hunt. Fun games and adventures will test your abilities against those of our four-winged friends!

Eat, drink and explore all the exhibits you remember as a kid while also experiencing the newest attractions at The Magic House during the Adult Play Date.

Enjoy hay rides, butter churning, candle dipping, blacksmithing demonstrations and rope-making demonstrations, and visit the Faust Historic Village.

From Bollywood to the Taj Mahal, from playing cricket to practicing yoga, visitors will experience the wonders of India in The Magic House's new cultural exhibit, Namaste India. 

Your kids can try out the Instructional Soccer Program (ISL) at Vetta Sports during a free Open House. 

Bring the whole family to enjoy a free morning of crafts, snacks and performances at the Sheldon Art Galleries, outside on the Steward Family Plaza. 

Family game night plus museum playtime means GAME ON! 

Bring your family to one of the St. Louis area's best outdoor venues and enjoy the sounds of regional and national musical acts performing on stage at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.