Gather at the west end of Tower Grove Park to enjoy a family movie and fun activities for all ages. Fun, educational, hands-on activities for kids will relate to the theme of the movie. All activities are free.
July 15: A Bug's Life. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the U.S. Forest Service, The Butterfly House, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Great Rivers Greenway, St. Louis Wildlife Project and others, including a storytime from the St. Louis Public Library at 7 p.m. The movie, A Bug's Life, begins at 8 p.m. sharp. Food will be available for purchase from Vine & Dash and popsicles from Pete's Pops.
August 12: Over the Hedge. Activities begin at 6:30 p.m. with the U.S. Forest Service, The Butterfly House, the Missouri Department of Conservation, Great Rivers Greenway, and a raptor show from the World Bird Sanctuary. The movie, Over the Hedge, begins at 8 p.m. sharp. Food will be available for purchase from Vine & Dash and popsicles from Pete's Pops.
Activities and the movie are free. More information: towergrovepark.org
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Mardi Gras, geology, Black History Month, Groundhog Day and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
In its ongoing mission to educate and inspire curiosity in young learners, Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its Discovery Garden Expansion. Following a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., the community is invited to explore three new exhibits that honor history, celebrate nature, and set the scene for non-stop fun.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Visit Mastodon State Park with your Junior Explorer for outdoor learning and fun! A park representative will help you explore the outdoors through hands-on activities. Kids should dress for the weather in clothes that can get wet and messy.