fun things to do in STL with kids

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Kids of all ages are invited to climb on and explore dump trucks, backhoes, fire trucks, police cruisers, an excavator and more at Tons of Transportation.

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Family Candy Cane Hunt at Babler State Park

Bring the whole family to beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Enjoy several different candy cane hunts, then step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes.

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Little Explorers at Ballwin Parks

Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!

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Splash and Bubbles Breakfast

Fishing around for something fun to do? Swim on over to The Magic House for the Splash and Bubbles Breakfast! Guests will have a whale of a time as they nibble on a delicious breakfast, participate in some very fishy art activities, explore the Mu"sea" um and enjoy private playtime in the exhibit Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!

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Wunderland at COCA

Fall down the rabbit hole again with wUNDERland! Back by popular demand, this re-imagining of Lewis Caroll's Alice in Wonderland puts a hip-hop spin on this fantasy classic. Designed for all ages, wUNDERland features creative direction and choreography by COCA Hip-Hop Crew Artistic Director Anthony "Redd" Williams.

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Trick or Treat Trail in The Grove

Grab your treat bags and don your costumes for Trick or Treat Trail in The Grove! Visit participating businesses in the neighborhood for goodies for both kids and grown-ups.

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Summer Children's Concert Series in Tower Grove Park

The Tower Grove Park Children's Summer Concert Series has returned for 2021 with three months of concerts geared to children, with each month introducing a different genre of music education. Concerts are free but require reservations. Bring your little Mozart or Verdi for a music-filled summer!

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Open House at Miriam School and Learning Center

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Discover a community dedicated to empowering neurodivergent students at Miriam School and Learning Center. Miriam School is renowned for its personalized approach to education, supporting students with diverse learning needs including ADHD, autism, speech/language disorders, anxiety, specific learning disabilities, and sensory processing differences.

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Music Without Boundaries: A St. Louis Symphony Concert for Kids

Sunday, March 1, 2026

What does home sound like to you? During Music Without Boundaries, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments.

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J Day Camps Open House

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Sunday, March 8, 2026

At these free events, families can learn about the new camp offerings at the J, register to win a buy-one-get-one camp week, enjoy snacks, music, kids' activities and more.

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Preschool Science: Science Tots at the Saint Louis Science Center

Saturday, February 28, 2026

Monday, March 2, 2026

Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.

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Discovery Club at the St. Louis County Library

Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more.

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What does home sound like to you? On Sunday, March 1, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments. During Music Without Boundaries, your family will explore new sounds, recognize familiar ones, and celebrate how music connects us all. This concert is most enjoyed by ages 6+. Don't miss pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Music Without Boundaries will be held at Powell Hall.

For more information and tickets, visit slso.org

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Our Summer Camp Guide at stlcamps.com is the fastest and easiest way to find the perfect summer camps for your kids! We feature camps for ages 18 months to 18 years of age, and for every interest you can imagine. Our guide is searchable for your child's age, camp location, type of camp, camp dates, and even extended care availability. Whether your child is into sports, arts, robotics, coding, outdoor adventures, musical performance, climbing or just about anything else, you'll find it at stlcamps.com! Book your child's camp sessions now! GET STARTED

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