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The popular Stingrays at Caribbean Cove exhibit opens for the 2021 season at the Saint Louis Zoo on April 9. 

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

Celebrate Earth Day outside at The Magic House! See a recycling truck, learn how to compost with Perennial St. Louis, plants seeds in a planter to take home, make your own recycled paper and more. Earth Day activities are included with regular admission. 

Camp out with the elk and bison at Lone Elk Park.

Celebrate Earth Day with Earth-related activities and games, live entertainment, keeper chats and animal enrichment activities at the Saint Louis Zoo. 

Suson Farm Fridays are the perfect way to experience all the fun at Suson Park! Farm Fridays include hayrides, fishing, farm games, candle making, barn tours, horse petting, Kona ice, balloon creations and more. 

Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.

Camp Lakewood Open Houses are designed to give you and your children or teens the opportunity to meet the camp directors, ask questions and see the beautiful property. You'll get a tour of the camp, be able to speak with camp staff and be reassured that your camper will have the experience of a lifetime at YMCA Camp Lakewood.

Wiggle your way to Play Street Museum for a bug-themed event you won't want to miss! Guests will learn about squirmy worms and bugs. Each child will make their own "dirt & worms" to eat, search for bugs in sensory bins, go on a bug hunt with dirt, and end the session with story time. There will also be plenty of time for free play. Each child will also go home with their own "little bug keeper."

Bring your whole family to Craft Alliance to get creative during Third Friday. This month's theme is Camp! You'll get to try some fun activities that are part of Craft Alliance summer camps, plus, take a first look at the new printmaking studio, make a paper pizza, participate in a weaving demo, and play a giant operation game.

Hear Ye, Hear Ye! Aspiring princes and princesses are cordially invited to a royal tea at The Magic House! Sip on tea or apple juice, dine on fine pastries, make a bejeweled tiara or crown and enjoy a short, live production of Cinderella. Following the performance, esteemed guests are invited to take photos with Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother.

Everyone likes a treat, and the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo are no exception! Visitors can watch these special "egg hunt" enrichment activities and learn about their favorite animals. Plus, kids can participate in a digital scavenger hunt of their own.

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.

Bring a blanket and join the St. Louis Public Library for outdoor storytime in Tower Grove Park in conjunction with the Saturday morning Farmer's Market. Meet near the south playground.

Bring a blanket and join the St. Louis Public Library for a free storytime at Francis Park.

Bring the whole family to Purina Farms to celebrate the arrival of Spring! At Purina Farms' popular Springtime Village you'll find baby animals, games, activities, live entertainment and all the fun of the farm. Advance registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome as capacity allows.