
Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, kids' entertainment, live music, a petting zoo, and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. This year's theme is Down on the Farm.
Manchester Homecoming is a free festival taking place Sept. 6-8. Carnival rides are open Friday from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Kids Corner is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The parade is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Journey Church.
In Schroeder Park. More information and a full schedule of events: manchestermo.gov
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.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
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.
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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.