The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend and features local, regional and national artists plus hands-on, creative art experiences for all ages.
The Laumeier Art Fair features up to 150 juried artists from across the country, local food and beverage vendors, hands-on art activities for kids, art demonstrations and live music all weekend.
The Creation Location for Kids is open Saturday and Sunday and is free with Art Fair admission. On Saturday, May 11, enjoy performances from Babaloo at 11:30 and 12:30, and Circus Kaput jugglers from 2-5 p.m.
Proceeds from the Art Fair support Laumeier Sculpture Park's dedication to creativity, community connections and the restorative beauty of art and nature. It is Laumeier's largest fundraising event of the year.
Art Fair hours are:
Admission is $10 per person for ages 11 and up. Ages 10 and under are free. Most memberships provide free admission to the Art Fair. No pets (other than service animals) or outside food & beverages are allowed.
For more information and to purchase admission online: laumeier.org
Meet up at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at 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 Mardi Gras, geology, Black History Month, Groundhog Day and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
In its ongoing mission to educate and inspire curiosity in young learners, Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) is excited to celebrate the grand opening of its Discovery Garden Expansion. Following a special ribbon cutting ceremony at 10 a.m., the community is invited to explore three new exhibits that honor history, celebrate nature, and set the scene for non-stop fun.