Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. It was on June 19, 1865, that the Union soldiors, led by Major General Gordon Grainger, landed on Galveston, Texas, with news that the civil war had ended, and enslaved men and women were free.
Join the Missouri Historical Society for a family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more! Presented in collaboration with the St. Louis Inner City Cultural Center Enterprise.
Free. June 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum.
More information: mohistory.org
Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.
Celebrate eagles from around the world at World Eagle Day. Learn more about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with presentations from World Bird Sanctuary naturalists throughout the day.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.