Kids can get creative as they build blanket forts, enjoy face painting, listen to folk tales, watch puppet shows and other kid- and family-friendly activities at the Temporal Cities Blanket Fort Festival. The festival aims to harness the creativity of many to build a large, interactive playscape the whole family can enjoy.
There will also be live music, a jungle-themed sing-a-long and rhythm & groove percussion experience in the Magical Musical Forest for Kids, laughter yoga workshops, craft experiences, a costume celebration and more.
1-7 p.m. in Benton Park. Free. Find more information on the event's Facebook page.
Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, carnival rides, fireworks, vendors, live music, bounce houses and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can fun evenings making spooky crafts. Parents can drop off their kids and enjoy an evening out. Enrollment is limited.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6.