Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that the Union soldiors, led by Major General Gordon Grainger, landed on Galveston, Texas, with news that the civil war had ended, and enslaved men and women were free.
Join the Missouri Historical Society for a family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more! Presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Inner City Cultural Center Enterprise.
Free. June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum.
More information: mohistory.org
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.
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.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.