Game on! Your pint-sized athlete can go for the gold at The Kids Games, an Olympic-themed event at The Magic House.
Kids compete in Olympic-style track and field events at The Kids Games. All competitors will get to decorate their very oen bib number and will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
In honor of their victory, all athletes will be presented with a medal. Registration is required for this event!
The Magic House's popular international traveling exhibit, Future Play: Art + Technology is in its final weekend.
Kick off the summer at this free celebration featuring barbecue food trucks, games and entertainment for kids and live music.
Happening on Central Avenue in Clayton, the Summer Kickoff includes music by Queens Boulevard, kids' activities, including a hula hooper, balloon artist, fire performer and cowboy, and food trucks featuring barbecue fare.
5-9 p.m. along Central Avenue in Clayton. More information: claytonmo.gov
Don't miss the 48th annual Potpourri event at John Burroughs School, one of the oldest and largest garage sales in the St. Louis area. Free admission and parking.
The school's field house will be filled with more than 28,000 square feet of bargains: furniture, clothings, toys, books, small electronics, household items and much more. The sale is open to all.
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Burroughs School in Ladue.
More information: jburroughs.org
Get kids moving and learning and find out about ways your whole family can have fun and be healthier at this free family event at your local branch of the Gateway Region YMCA.
At Healthy Kids Day, happening at YMCA branches across the St. Louis metro area, you can learn about the Y's programs for kids and adults, find out about summer camp opportunities, take part in games like kickball, take sampler classes, arts and crafts, kid-friendly yoga, free health screenings and lots more. Activities vary depending on the branch. Activities are free and open to the public.
Celebrate Mother's Day a bit early at this Mother-Daughter Tea Party! You and your special little lady (or ladies) will enjoy tea and pastries and you'll each paint a ceramic tea cup and saucer planter to take home, complete with a package of flower seeds.
10 to 11:30 a.m. at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. Cost is $20 per person.
For more information and to sign up: onceuponabash.com
Your whole family will love this sweet opportunity to have lots of fun while helping a good cause. Enjoy unlimited ice cream and treats from a variety of vendors while exploring The Magic House while it's closed to the public.
Enjoy complimentary treats from Ben & Jerry's, Oberweis, Andy's Frozen Custard, Ices Plain & Fancy, The Fountain on Locust, Vess, Serendipity, Strange Donuts, Scoops & More and Nothing Bundt Cakes. There will be also be face painting and other children's activities, and the entire Magic House to explore!
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
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!
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!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months.