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Family Fun in St. Louis: 8 Essential Events in May

Spring is in the air and summer is just around the corner. It's time to get out and experience all of the fun family events happening around St. Louis in May. Here are our top picks:

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The St. Louis Storytelling Festival Brings Tales to Life for Families

From May 2-5, the 39th annual St. Louis Storytelling Festival, the largest free storytelling festival in the world, will bring together locally and nationally-renowned storytellers for a series of events that honor and celebrate the ancient art of storytelling. Through folklore, poetry and humor, artists will not only entertain festivalgoers, but also educate them about life around the world and throughout the ages.

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All About Owls

Families are invited to learn about the 200 different species of owls that share our earth and meet several of them at this free community event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.

 

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Party on the Pavement

Enjoy live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, kid-favorite Juggling Jeff, balloon artists, food trucks, face painting, character visits and lots more at this community festival in Richmond Heights. 

 

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Bark in the Park

The kid and pet-friendly festival features entertainment, food, Pro Plan Performance Team Exhibitions, pet contests and vendor booths — all while benefitting the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund.

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Paint Your Pet Kids Edition

Calling all kids ages 8-15! Here is your chance to capture your favorite canine or feline companion on canvas! Join artist and pet lover Hope Kieffer for a Paint Your Pet Kids Edition class at Purina Farms.

 

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Nature + Me Pre-K Program

Laumeier Sculpture Park's 105 acres are home not only to a collection of sculptures, but also to many birds, insects, frogs, mammals and plants. Parents and littles ones (ages 1-3) are invited to gather for an "all senses engaged" exploration of the natural environment of the Park during Nature + Me.

 

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School Daze Camp: Puppet Parade

School Daze Camps at Artscope are a great way for kids to spend their days when school is out. Kids will make fabulous art projects, explore Tower Grove Park, play games, sing songs and make new friends. 

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Mommy & Me Workshop

Enjoy an artsy morning with your sons and daughters at Yucandu Art Studio's Mommy & Me Workshop. Each participant makes their own springtime project (including grown ups) while enjoying lemonade and cookies.

 

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Forts and Clubhouses is Back with a Sticky Twist at The Magic House

The popular and very hands-on exhibit at The Magic House, Forts and Clubhouses, returned May 26, this year featuring TapeScape. This innovative playground is made almost entirely out of tape, so kids can get themselves into one sticky situation after another.

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Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saturday, February 14, 2026

Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other. 

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Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Saturday, February 21, 2026

Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.

 

 

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling now. 

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Single-Day Camps & Fun for Your Kids on President's Day

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From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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