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St. Louis Public School and the Urban League of Metro St. Louis present the annual Back to School and Community Enpowerment Festival, free for all city residents. 

This year's festival features a main stage on the arena floor where student performances and academic showcases will take place. Free school supplies will be given away while supplies last and a free lunch will also be served.

Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Pluto's status as a dwarf planet with star shows and fun family activities throughout the day.

The Planetarium's star shows will focus on Pluto and NASA's New Horizon's mission.

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the James S. McDonnel Planetarium in Forest Park. 

More information: slsc.org

Play "Minute to Win It" style games as you celebrate the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Free. 2-4 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library, Carpenter Branch.

More information: slpl.org

The 5th annual Comics Central is an all-ages event that features game demos, a Comic Craft Corner from Star Clipper, vendors selling comics, artwork, a cosplay contest, mobile video gaming, virtual reality demos, food trucks and a DJ. 

You're invited to the 150th Birthday Party at the Missouri History Museum, where there will be family friendly fun all afternoon.

Activities include games, hands-on crafts for kids, face painting, a strolling magician, gallery scavenger hunts, gallery tours, free cake and frozen custard, pop-up musical performances, carriage rides around the museum (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.) and more. All activities are free.

11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

More information: mohistory.org

Enjoy one of the fastest and craziest events on three wheels at Trike Riot, a benefit for the American Cancer Society. 

The family friendly part of this event is from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. with an assembly and trike ride. Bring your own trike or register with a new Razor DXT Drift Trike that you get to keep. Bike decorations, costumes and dress up is welcome. Helmets are required for kids 12 and under. Pricing begins at $20. 

More information: chesterfield.mo.us

Join fellow Pokemon Go enthusiasts at Laumeier Sculpture Park for an evening of hunting and battling Pokemon.

With five gyms and Pokestops at every sculpture in the Park, make sure to stock up on Lure Modules, Incense and Potions before the event. Whether to rep Team Mystic, Team Instinct or Team Valor, come out and catch 'em all at Laumeier! 

6 to 8 p.m. at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

More information: laumeier.org

Celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Daniel Boone library with a special story time and live music from the 1920s.

At 10 a.m., kids ages 2 - 6 can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to wish the library a happy 50th birthday during a special early literacy story time. 

At 2 p.m., enjoy live music from the 1920s performed by the duo Harmony. For all ages.

Both event are free. At the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.

More information: slcl.org

First Fridays at the Saint Louis Science Center include free parking and fun activities centered around a theme. This month: Journey to Middle Earth. You'll see amazing science demonstrations, Planetarium shows, Center Stage activities, special movie showings and more.

DigiGirlz High Tech Camp is a free once-day class for girls entering grades 8-12 to explore careers in technology. Pre-registration is required.

Participants will meet successful women from the technology industry to learn about their career experiences and inspirations. Presented by Microsoft and the Saint Louis Science Center, DigiGirlz High Tech Camp includes tech demonstrations, networking and hands-on workshops. Girls will also have the chance to win amazing prizes.

Explore the idea of never paying for gas again at the Saint Louis Science Center's 3rd Annual Electric Vehicle (EV) Car Show featuring factory produced models and cars converted to electric. 

Enjoy a day of pampering and makeovers and bonding time with your daughter at this spa-day event that benefits people who are living with cancer. There will also be fun activities for kids.

The 4th annual Beauty Bash, held at the Saint Louis Galleria, includes fun spa-day activities such as makeovers, manicures, massages and hair styles for guests of all ages, plus activities for kids, like a balloon artist, clown and face painter. There will also be a photo booth featuring Disney princesses! 

Back to school shopping has never been this much fun! Bring your kids to enjoy train rides, carnival games, face painting, balloon artists, jugglers, stilt walkers, magicians, plus great back-to-school deals.

Kids' activities are happening from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are free.

More information: themeadowsatlsl.com

Come hand out with the fireflies and experience a natural light show at Firefly Night! Reservations are required. 

Charge your phone and load up on pokey balls in preparation for this group Pokemon Go hike! Reservations are required.

You're bound to find some new Pokemon and maybe even hatch an egg or two on this five-mile hike for ages 12 and up. Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation.

Little ballerinas are invited to dance with the one and only Angelina Ballerina at this special event at Once Upon a Bash. Participants will also make a craft and receive a ballet lesson.

Lunch will be served too! From 10 a.m. to noon at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. Cost is $20 per child. Registration is required.

More information and to register online: onceuponabash.com