Elementary Age

Get ready for a tail-waggin' good time at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields at Dog Day Out! There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 10 stations to explore, and fun for their humans too. 

Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a mighty python to a tiny gecko!

Celebrate reading at the Little Readers Festival. This free event features a variety of activities and performances, and kids ages 5 and under will receive free books and shaved ice. Activities will be provided by Ready Readers, the Animal Protective Association, Cardinals Care, Nine PBS, Florissant Valley Fire Protection, Parents as Teachers, St. Louis Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, and many others. Visitors will also enjoy performances by Miss Libby's Music Party and story times with Bruce the Bear.

Explore the big, blue world of Finding Nemo Jr. in this stage version of the Pixar film, which brings together kids and teens with and without disabilities so every child has a chance to shine. Finding Nemo Jr. is presented by COCA in partnership with Variety the Children's Charity. Tickets are just $10.

Schlafly Art Outside is a three-day invitational art fair featuring affordable art from more than 60 artists based in the St. Louis region. Enjoy quality art, tasty food, local brews and live music. There will also be a Kids Corner with hands-on art activities at this family-friendly festival. 

Visit Ballpark Village on select Wednesday nights all summer long and see some of your favorite family movies. 

Prepare to be spellbound by the powerful voices and unforgettable characters who take you on a heartwarming odyssey of love, empowerment and redemption. The Color Purple, COCA's summer musical, features a Grammy-winning score infused with jazz, ragtime, gospel, and African blues. It's a moving testament to the power of love, faith, resilience and sisterhood. Ideal for ages 13 and up.