The beat goes on! Kids can listen as Adam Rugo plays the djembe, a goblet-shaped hand drum originating from West Africa, then shake, rattle and roll with Rugo as he plays a variety of African percussion instruments.
There's fun for the whole family at Aquaboogie at the water park at St. Vincent park. Enjoy open swin and water activities, food music and more.
Sponsored by Beyond Housing and Great Rivers Greenway. 6 to 8 p.m. at St. Vincent Park.
More information: greatriversgreenway.org
Enjoy live music and demonstrations by different types of artists at this outdoor event celebrating the arts.
Artists include painters, muralists, a cariacature artist, henna artist, balloon artist and more.
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Town and Country Crossing.
More information: townandcountrycrossing.com
Calling all cosmic explorers! Disney Junior has partnered with the Saint Louis Science Center to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs for kids ages 2-8 and their families.
With Miles from Tomorrowland: Galactech Missions, kids can construct a toolbelt for Miles, program a robot, or help create a blastboard! Everyone who completes a mission will receive a special Galactech Badge!
Tweens ages 9-12 can spend time with their friends as they make their own ear bud case at this free craft workshop.
2 to 3 p.m. At the Kirkwood Public Library.
More information: mlc-stl.org
Preschoolers can join in on a fun session of preschool yoga and stories with Miss Michaela from Joga Yoga. Free, but registration is required.
At Richmond Heights Memorial Library. 10 a.m.
More information and to register: mlc.stl.org
Explore the insects that fly at night that we can't see during the day in this family workshop run by entomologists at The Butterfly House.
Chalk Riot presents WordPlay, free summer chalk art workshops for ages 12-17.
No sign up is necessary for these two-hour workshops. Participants should bring a water bottle and wear clothes that can get dirty.
Word Play will be held at the St. Louis County Library at the following times and locations:
August 31 at 4 p.m. at Headquarters Branch
Find more information here or call 314-994-3300, ext. 2234.
Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.
Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!
Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.
More information: citygardenstl.org
Celebrate Citygarden's 7th year at the Flamingo Fest. Wear pink in honor of Citygarden's flamingo population, and get ready to dance, get wet and have fun!
The fest features DJ Lamar Harris for a two-hour dance extravaganza, the Bubble Bus and lots of childrens' activities.
Your kids will also love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains, so dress them to get wet!
Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.
Let your child experience Little Medical School, inspiring tomorrow's doctors today! This one-day class offer a fun, innovative opportunity to role play and use tools real doctors use.
Little Medical School curriculums are aligned with STEM objectives, and bring medicine, science and the importance of health to children in an entertaining, exciting and fun way. Through hands-on demonstrations, crafts, and games, children are engaged as they explore the exciting world of medicine.
For children entering kindergarten through fifth grade.
Kids can discover the world of flowers and trees as they travel through indoor and outdoor nature stations at their own pace.
For all ages. Two sessions: at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
What could be more fun in July than to see what cool things live in an aquatic habitat?
Kids ages 6-12 can learn about an aquatic food chain and how human can affect it. There will also be time to interact with a real aquatic environment.
9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area. Free.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Preschoolers will learn how all living things are intricately connected to nature through hearing a story and taking a short hike. A take-home craft is included in the program.
For ages 3-6. 11:30 a.m. Free. At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood. Reservations are required.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Join in the fun at this all-American festival, the Red, White & You Celebration, complete with popular food trucks, a Kids' Zone, a dazzling fireworks display and live music.
The Eureka Red, White & You Celebration's Kids' Zone includes a petting zoo, moon bouce, face painting, inflatable tee ball and more. Live music will be provided by "That 80s Band."
The celebration begins at 5 p.m., with fireworks beginning at 9:30 at the Lion/Legion Park.
Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.
2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.
More information: slpl.org
Anna and Elsa from Frozen will meet and greet little fans and pose for photos on the top two levels of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.
There will also be Frozen balloon art provided by Jay "The Balloon Dude."
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $1 for children and $2 for adults.
More information: confluencetower.com
See a stunning fireworks display from the top two levels of the Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower.
Tickets are $20 for the top level and $15 for the middle level. Seating is limited.
More information and tickets: confluencetower.com
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage 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.