In honor of National Summer Learning Day, The Magic House is hosting the Ultimate Block Party in the museum's front play garden with special guests, including the St. Louis Cardinals.
The Ultimate Block Party is designed to bring families, children and educators together to encourage playful learning. At the event, The Magic House will showcase two of its most popular outreach programs - Bubbles and Busy Bodies. Some fun community partners will also be on hand: the St. Louis Cardinals, First Robotics and the World Chess Hall of Fame, to share some of their favorite fun activities!
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with Magic House admission.
More information: magichouse.org
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May series of concerts features favorite bands, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1and up can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!