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Preschoolers will enjoy playing instruments, singing and dancing at this musical storytime.

Kids can learn about the medical field, wear face masks and gloves and learn about what surgeons do in this free workshop.

Presented by Little Medical School of St. Louis, in this workshop, kids ages 7 to 10 will learn to suture and tie knots. Registration is required.

Is There a Surgeon in the House will be held:

Sept. 19 at 7 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Weber Road Branch

Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Jamestown Bluffs Branch.

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Mad Mixtures

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun at Mad Mixtures, a free workshop for preschoolers ages 3-5.

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Family Concert: Leonardo

Take in a highly interactive family concert for free at the St. Louis County Library.

Parents Choice award winning entertainer Leonardo will perform a free concert at the St. Louis County Library Headquarters Branch at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m.

More information: slsc.org

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Trike Riot

Enjoy one of the fastest and craziest events on three wheels at Trike Riot, a benefit for the American Cancer Society.

The family friendly part of this event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an assembly and trike ride. Bring your own trike or register with a new Razor DXT Drift Trike that you get to keep. Bike decorations, costumes and dress up is welcome. Helmets are required for kids 12 and under. Pricing begins at $20.

More information: chesterfield.mo.us

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Free Pokemon Go Night

Join fellow Pokemon Go enthusiasts at Laumeier Sculpture Park for an evening of hunting and battling Pokemon.

With five gyms and Pokestops at every sculpture in the Park, make sure to stock up on Lure Modules, Incense and Potions before the event. Whether to rep Team Mystic, Team Instinct or Team Valor, come out and catch 'em all at Laumeier!

6 to 8 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

More information: laumeier.org

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Happy Birthday Daniel Boone

Celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Daniel Boone library with a special story time and live music from the 1920s.

At 10 a.m., kids ages 2 - 6 can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to wish the library a happy 50th birthday during a special early literacy story time.

At 2 p.m., enjoy live music from the 1920s performed by the duo Harmony. For all ages.

Both event are free. At the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.

More information: slcl.org

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Water Waddlers Outdoor Drop-In Swim

Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Storytime on the Riverboat for Kids

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Gather at the Gateway Arch and get ready for a riverboard adventure. There will be 30 minutes of storytime followed by a free, 30-minute cruise on the Mississippi River.

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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.

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.

City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

Visit City Museum August 3-31, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

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:

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.

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