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Aquarium visitors will be immersed in a world of shark-centered adventures and have opportunities to get up close to the sharks during Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium.

Celebrate back to school with talented young entrepreneurs and lots of free kids activities at the Back to School Bash and Kids Market.

Hop aboard for a breakfast adventure at The Magic House! Visit Thomas and his friends one last time before the Thomas and Friends exhibit leaves the station for good!

Join the World Chess Hall of Fame & Galleries for a unique, approachable, hands-on workshop: Design a Sport Medallion. This free, family-friendly program for all ages is a fun way to experience chess education through creative play.

Based on one of Hans Christian Andersen’s most famous stories and the classic animated film, Disney’s The Little Mermaid  takes audiences to a magical underwater kingdom. Presented by COCA, this show is for all ages.

Celebrate summer learning at Library Nights at The Magic House. Families can enjoy free admission to the Magic House during Library Nights, but registration is required and space is limited.

Dayspring Arts & Education invites families to its Community Carnival featuring fun activities for all ages. Visitors can enjoy face painting, carnival games, circus performances, food trucks and more.

Enjoy food from dozens of local restaurants and refreshments from local breweries and wineries. There will also be lots of vendor booths featuring farmers and artisans, and live music.

Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program. 

Relax under the clearest sky in St. Louis at Yoga Under the Stars at the Planetarium. 

Kids are invited to decorate their bikes and families are encouraged to dress up in festive red, white and blue for the Central West End's July 4th Family Parade.

The Festival of the Little Hills is an annual three-day event that features over 300 arts and craft booths, food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.

Enjoy a 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular on July 3 in Twin Oaks Park. This annual, very popular fireworks show includes live musical entertainment beginning at 6:30 p.m. with fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.

Visit the Saint Louis Zoo for special morning designed for families and individuals with sensory needs. Enjoy all of the Zoo's regular offerings with lower crowd capacity, sensory bags, a calming cart, trained Zoo staff to help and various quiet zones.

Visit The Magic House to celebrate cultures from around the world.

Come play at The Magic House for free during Free Family Night. Capacity is limited.

This 7,000 square-foot makerspace is designed for kids to play, explore create and collaborate. Visitors have a chance to "paint" on the digital easel, use a pottery wheel to create a clay creation, design for a 3D printer, launch air rockets, build robots and circuits and more!