
Enjoy authentic food, live Latino bands, dancing, the Los Niños Kids Corner with piñatas, a petting zoo, and more at the area’s largest Hispanic festival.
There will also be folkloric dancers, arts & crafts, inflatable rides, a petting zoo, traditional Hispanic games, information booths, and a carnival party at this celebration of the common heritage of Hispanic nations. The Cultural Village will host to a wide variety of foods and beverages from Latin & South America including Mexico, Venequela, Honduras, Argentina, Belize and more.
At Soulard Park (next to Soulard Market) Sept. 20-22. Free admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Sunday.
More information: hispanicfestivalstl.com
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Play Day in the Park is a fun, free community event sponsored by The Magic House, Forest Park Forever, the St. Louis Public Library and the St. Louis County Library. The day is meant to showcase the importance of play and reading in children's lives. Activities include bubble play, outdoor art, parachute games, STEM activities, sports and more.