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New Year's Eve at Noon at the Edwardsville Children's Museum

Ring in 2026 with your littles at the Edwardsville Children's Museum! Put on your party clothes and get ready to celebrate New Year's with crafts, face painting, party hats, sensory bins and a balloon drop at noon.

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Santa Arrives by Firetruck at the Edwardsville Children's Museum

Santa is visiting the Edwardsville Children's Museum for Winter Wonderland and will arrive in a firetruck for an afternoon of photos, train rides and lots of fun.

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Photos with Santa at Eckert's

Visit Eckert Farms in Belleville and have pictures taken with Santa.

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Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert's in Belleville

Visit the new Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert Farm in Belleville. This half-mile illuminated walking trail winds through the orchards and fields at Eckert's and features dazzling light displays, immersive themed zones, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures, and photo-worthy moments at every turn.

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Halloween Party at the Edwardsville Children's Museum

Kids can wear their costumes and join in on the Halloween fun at the Edwardsville Children's Museum's Halloween Party. There will be a Halloween parade, sensory bins and crafts too.

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Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts

At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.

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Worldwide Day of Play at the Edwardsville Children's Museum

Edwardsville Children's Museum invites families to participate in the Worldwide Day of Play. Dedicated to joyful learning through play, this event is focused on getting kids and their families up, out, and playing around.

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Heritage and Freedom Fest

Friday, July 3, 2026

The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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Chesterfield's 4th of July Celebration with Fireworks

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Join the celebration in Chesterfield on the 4^th of July, with a petting zoo, pony rides, a Kids Zone with inflatables & slides, food trucks, live music, fireworks and lots more at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex.

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Webster Groves Community Days and Fourth of July Celebration

Friday, July 3, 2026

Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the largest Independence Day community celebrations in the area, including one of the most popular 4th of July parades.

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Flying Bird Show at the World Bird Sanctuary

Friday, July 3, 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.

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St. Charles Riverfest

Friday, July 3, 2026

Saturday, July 4, 2026

Riverfest 2026 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.

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Dinoroarus Comes Roaring Back at the Saint Louis Zoo

The Dinoroarus exhibit brings prehistoric fun back to the Saint Louis Zoo this summer with 20 lifelike dinosaur animatronics and sculptures on the Zoo's Historic Hill.

Festivals & Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th in St. Louis

It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis and our nation's 250th birthday! Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks, drone shows, parades and lots more.

Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

There comes a point every summer when all that “free time” isn’t so fun anymore. Your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s too hot to hit the playground, and every activity seems to come with a big price tag. That’s when the screens come out, and parents find themselves counting down the minutes to bedtime. Thankfully, when Friday rolls around each week, your family can experience a mini summer getaway through history – no travel required.

Summer STEM Camps Create Hands-On Fun + Immersive Learning for Kids & Teens

Want your child to learn about subjects in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and have fun doing it? Help them further understand the inner workings of what's all around them by enrolling them in a STEM-fueled summer camp. You may be surprised at the wide variety of highly-acclaimed summer camps in the St. Louis area that put new and exciting twists on STEM concepts, creating hands-on fun for kids with the benefit of introducing them to some of the latest technologies in AI, engineering, coding and more.

Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

Seeing a movie at the theater is a magical experience, but when summer rolls around, it’s time to get outside and enjoy free movies under the stars! Free family movie nights abound across the St. Louis area, so grab your kids, a blanket or lawn chairs, and get ready for some cinematic fun. Here's where to find them:

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Visit the Missouri History Museum on Fridays in July for their Summer Family Fun Series! Enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, food, movement, and more! All activities are tied into Museum exhibits and St. Louis history, and focus on a different theme each week. This summer kids and families can learn about Juneteenth, celebrate America’s 250th birthday, explore Vietnamese culture in STL, and discover the wonders of the Mighty Mississippi!

Storytelling in the Museum programs are part of the fun this year, with themes that match the rest of the day’s activities. Don’t forget, the History Clubhouse is open for play and exploration! In this hands-on family gallery, kids can travel back in time to the World’s Fair, Cahokia and more as they learn about the history of the city they call home. Appropriate for ages 2–12. Fridays through July 31, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more detailed information on each day’s activities, visit the Museum’s website.

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