Children and parents alike will delight in learning about pioneer life from St. Louis to Independence, Missouri, as well as the journey out west.
Families can get creative as they celebrate Route 66 and the Route 66: Main Street Through St. Louis exhibit at the Missouri History Museum.
Planetarium educators will narrate what is happening during the eclipse and there will be fun activities for all ages.
Kids can collect some bugs in Forest Park, see them up close and learn about the Forest Park ecosystem at this free outdoor workshop.
Visit the Field House Museum to celebrate a favorite childhood toy - the teddy bear! All kids 15 and under will take home a new furry friend of their own.
Children can read books to dogs, meet local authors and do some hands-on activities inspired by the books featured at this free story time designed to celebrate reading.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Old Courthouse with special ranger talks, mock trial vignettes, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and a concert by the Independence Band.
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.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
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 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.