This special day includes hands-on activities, crafts, storytelling, games, face painting and more for kids of all ages.
Through story and song, the play shines a light on their dreams, their times with family and friends, and the trials and tribulations they faced as children living in a divided and segregationist city. A full chorus sets the tone with spirituals and anthems of the Civil Rights Movement such as "Amazing Grace," "Oh, Freedom," and "Woke Up This Morning." This production is a collaboration between The Black Rep and COCA.
Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Join the Missouri Historical Society for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more.
Go back to America’s roots during Faust Park’s Heritage Festival.
Join Great Rivers Greenway and Trailnet for a free, 10-mile bicycle ride and learn about local black history along the way.
At this special event, experts will demonstrate ancient crafts such as bow and arrow making, flintknapping, pottery making, fingerweaving, and bone/shell/ gourd carving.
The tales of African American folklore come to life as Kunama Mtendaji drums, sings, dances and tells stories from the United States, Africa, Brazil and the Caribbean.
March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.
Everyone is welcome at the Dive-In Movie at the Lodge of Des Peres. Enjoy a family movie while you float in one of the tubes or just play in the water in the indoor pool.
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.
Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!
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.