Play outside at The Magic House! Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with some good old-fashioned outdoor recreation. Fresh-air fun will fill the museum's front and back yards, promoting health through movement and play.
Life can be so hectic! Slow down with your family and discover the wonders at Shaw Nature Reserve.
Shaw Nature Reserve is teaming up with the Missouri Department of Conservation to
provide a special fishing experience for first-time or inexperienced young anglers.
Equipment, bait and assistance will be provided. At least one adult should attend for every two children, and fishing is for kids only.
For ages 6 to 12. Cost is $14 per child; $12 per child for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden. Registration is required.
Meet Lea Clark, the 2016 American Girl Doll of the Year at the brand new Brookings Exploration Center at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
You'll discover the rainforest in the Climatron, make a craft in the Exploration Center's new PlantLab and then head to the Doris I. Schnuck Children's Garden for a special ice cream treat. Children will receive a bag filled with special goodies, admission to the Children's Garden and ice cream.
2-4 p.m. Admission is $15 for adults (age 13 and up) and $25 for children.
Enjoy fare from 14 food trucks and listen to live music at the St. Charles Soccer Complex.
Families can indulge in delicious food and listen to live music by Matt Wynn at this family event. Bringing your own blanket or lawn chairs is recommended. 5 to 8 p.m.
More information: stcharlesparks.com
There are few things little ones love more than getting creative and messy! At this free painting workshop, kids can take part in an entertaining and messy painting session.
Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. For ages 3-6.
Messy Painting will be held:
June 17 at 10 a.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch
June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Eureka Hills Branch
June 20 at 10 a.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch
Kids will be introduced to basic hip-hop dance styles while listening to their favorite Kidz Bop artists at this free workshop.
Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. Presented by STAGES St. Louis. For ages 5-7.
Hip-Hoppin' will be held:
June 13 at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch
Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at slcl.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!
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Preschool Storytime is geared to ages 2-5.
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.
Bring your little ones, 1-18 months, to Baby Bookworms Storytime to enjoy songs, stories and more.