St. Louis County

A-MAZE-ing Cockroaches

Kids will replicate a famous study using live cockroaches and play dough at this free workshop presented by The Butterfly House.

Kids ages 7-12 will replicate a famous study by zoologist Charles Henry Turner. Working in teams, kids will build a maze out of play dough and run live cockroaches through it.

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library.

A-MAZE-ing Cockroaches will be held June 28 at 10 a.m. at the Daniel Boone Branch.

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Space Travel

Kids can race a balloon rocket and design their own car engine as they learn about space travel.

They'll see the principle of propulsion at work in a real rocket launch, and build their very own Shuttle Copter to fly to the skies!

Part of the Art at Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. For ages 6-11.

Space Travel will be held:

June 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the Jamestown Bluffs Branch

June 21 at 3 p.m. at the Grand Glaize Branch

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Water Works

Preschoolers (ages 3-5) can experiment with floating, sinking, absorption and lots more in this free workshop that's all about water.

Part of the Art at Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. Presented by Mad Science of St. Louis

Water Works will be held on June 22 at 2:30 p.m. at the Rock Road Branch

Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at slcl.org

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Clay Play at The Magic House

Kids can get behind the wheel as ceramicists from Krueger Pottery demonstrate the art of working with clay. Kids will coil, pinch and throw their own earthenware creations. Part of the Visiting Artist Series.

Saturday, May 14 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 15 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free with regular admission.

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Play & Ride at the St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park

Enjoy a fun play time at the Carousel in Faust Park. Kids ages 5 and under, along with a parent or caregiver, can enjoy the play room and rides on the carousel between 10 a.m. and noon. Play & Ride dates are subject to change, so please check the full listing before you plan to go.

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Safe Kids Day Festival

Visit the West County Safety House during the Safe Kids Day Festival for free bike fittings (and helmets while supplies last) and let your kids take ride to Safety Town.

The festival also includes free food, games and prizes, and a raffle of dinner with the West County EMS and Fire crew.

1 to 4 p.m. at the West County Fire House. For more information, visit the Safety House Facebook page.

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Movie Night at the Metro West Firehouse

The Metro West firefighters are hosting Movie Night at the Firehouse featuring Disney's Planes: Fire & Rescue. Children are welcome to view the fire truck and ambulance before the show.

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Movies Under the Stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Spend an evening watching a free family movie under the stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Movies will be shown at dusk using laser projection technology on the roof of the amphitheater for a unique viewing experience. Enjoy food trucks and the Bubble Bus too!

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Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden

The Whitaker Music Festival at the Missouri Botanical Garden is a beloved summer tradition that presents free Wednesday evening concerts under the stars.

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In the Library with Louie

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Tuesday, June 30, 2026

Meet Louie, the St. Louis Blues mascot, who will pose for photos and sign autographs at this free library event. Your kids will learn what it's like to be a mascot and what it takes to get ready for the season too!

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Thursday, June 18, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Bubble Bus at the Library

Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Monday, June 22, 2026

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.

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