Experience flight and wonder at the Paper Kite Butterfly Festival at The Butterfly House. Watch paper kite butterflies fly through the tropical conservatory, see kite building demonstrations, build original butterflies. and decorate your very own kite to take home.
Celebrate World Turtle Day complete with fun activities for kids and giveaways for the whole family.
You'll also celebrate the June 3 opening of the new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Life Science Lab at the Saint Louis Science Center.
More information: slsc.org
Are you looking for an awesome art camp for your kids this summer? Learn more about Artscope's Camp Create at this free open house.
Visitors can explore the Cozy Cottage Castle (Artscope's home) in Tower Grove Park, enjoy art activities and musical guests, and get to know the Camp Create counselors. Light refreshments will be provided.
5 to 7 p.m. at Artscope in Tower Grove Park. Reservations are not required.
More information: artscopestl.org
Have fun and get a free safety check at this Bike Safety Rodeo. Bring your kids and their bikes to this free event featuring helmet fittings and free helmets, a road safety practice course provided by the Eureka Police Department, a bike give-away, bike maintenance demo and more.
The Bike Safety Rodeo also features crafts provided by the St. Louis County Library, first aid demos, and the opportunity to recycle old or unused bikes to support BikeWorks youth and community programs.
If you love ribs and barbecue you'll was to experience the St. Louis Ribfest, held over Memorial Day weekend in New Town St. Charles.
The festival features a large children's play area, national BBQ champions, live music, lots of food vendors, craft vendors, and free admission.
Hours are Friday, 5-11 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Monday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
More information: thestlouisribfest.com
Now in its 14th year, the Missouri River Irish Fest includes activities for all ages. Children can have their face painted, have their hair painted with the Irish flag, meet Irish dancers, jump on inflatables, have fun with hands-on arts and crafts, take part in the Shamrock Stomp and Shamrock Smack, have a Fairy Tea Party and lots more.
It's a free summertime storytime complete with ice cream and St. Louis favorite, award-winner Bobby Norfolk.
Storytelling legend Bobby Norfolk will be on hand with family friendly stories on Cherokee on Saturday, May 28. There will be a limited amount of free pizza from Master Pieza and ice cream from I Scream Cakes!
This is a free event that will be held outdoors at Cherokee and Texas Streets. In case of rain, the event will be moved indoors to I Scream Cakes at 2641 Cherokee.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
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.
Visit New City School for the annual Open House. Take a closer look at the newly reimagined and renovated Early Childhood classrooms and connect with faculty, current families, and alumni. Learn about the admissions process, take a guided tour, and hear about the curriculum and community with informative choice sessions.
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.
Children can help families with food insecurity in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids Can Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will be admitted to The Magic House for MADE for Kids free of charge on November 2 and 3.