Summer begins here, Monday, June 8! Forsyth Summer Discovery provides a balance of structure and age-appropriate freedom, offering children age 3 through Grade 7 a largely “unplugged” experience with a neighborhood feel. One-week sessions with different themes allow campers to become artists, engineers, filmmakers, cyclists, performers, scientists, photographers, explorers, and more! Summer Discovery is a place to play, try, make, be, and do—on the high ropes or obstacle course, in the science lab, on the stage, in the garden, or on the field. Extended Day (Before & After Care) is available; additional fees apply.
At the Indoor Aquatic Center at The Lodge of Des Peres you can simmer in the warmth of the 104-degree whirlpool spa, drift along the gentle surf of the 84-degree wave pool, or enjoy the tot pool with fountains and beach-style entry. Open Swim times are open to the public.
Bring your kids for a day of free, action-packed fun at the Free Family Funs Day at Vetta Sports. There will be soccer demos, carnival games, a balloon twister, face painting, great snacks, inflatable bouncers, superhero prizes and lots more.
This program is designed to teach kids, ages 4-10 the basic fundamentals of the game of basketball.
Participants will be given one-on-one and group style instruction by an experienced coaching staff. A full-court scrimmage game will be held at the conclusion of the training session. Sponsored by St. Louis County Parks.
10 a.m. to noon at St. Vincent Community Center. Cost is $5 per child.
To guide kids and parents alike through the causes and effects of
sports injuries as well as their prevention, Washington University and the St.
Kids Night Out at Indian Hills Swim Club is where your kids can have a blast
with their friends while you have a fun adult night out. Kids ages 5 to 12 will swim, enjoy a pizza party and have fun with their friends. Both members and non-members are welcome. Kids need swimsuits, towels, socks, tennis shoes, sunscreen, and swim goggles.
The Humane Society of Missouri's Longmeadow Rescue Ranch is hosting Wagon Days filled with fun, free activities for all ages.
It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
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.
At the Historic St. Charles Pumpkin Glow you and your family can bask in the glow of carved pumpkins throughout the historic district while the merchants along Main Street stay open late to offer scary good deals, and the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. Costumes are encouraged, but this is not a trick or treating event.