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Adventures abound at Trike Town, the outdoor, child-size city at The Magic House. Kids can pick out their favorite little red tricycle and explore the entire town while learning about bicycle safety and the importance of wearing a helmet. 

Bring the whole family for hands-on fun at the MADE STL/Delmar Maker District Block Party.

Come dressed for water sports and enjoy the Bubble Bus, Kona Ice, arts & crafts, summer water fun and lots more.

Mondays at Mastodon is a free summer program for elementary-age children to learn about nature, history, and have fun at Mastodon State Park. Themes include Ancient Art, Glorious Games, Finding Fossils, Writing in the Woods and more. 

Celebrate the arts at Family Day in the Grand Center Arts District. Join the Contemporary Art Museum, Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries for this free family day.

Catch an outdoor family movie at Brentwood Park. Fun activities begin at 7 p.m. and the movie starts at dusk.

Gather for an outdoor storytime in Crestwood that includes a snack and playtime in the park. 

Enjoy a free concert at Citygarden for Music Mondays and the kids can enjoy the water features, including the Spray Plaza, Voyage Pool, Waterfall and Entry Plaza.

Kids ages 0-5 can splash and play in the leisure pool at the Chesterfield Family Aquatic Center during Splash & Play sessions. Splash & Play is held every Monday and Wednesday in the summer through August 7. Older children, ages 6-1, are welcome when they are accompanied by an adult and a child age 0-5.

Starting June 8, families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, as the Saint Louis Science Center welcomes SUE: The T. rex Experience. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole, as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.

Meet at the Meramec Greenway at the Greentree Park trailhead in Kirkwood for a 30-minute walk followed by sunset, all-levels yoga. This free experience is sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway and is open to all. 

Kids can explore Faust Park and Faust Historic Village in a new way during the Kids Scavenger Hunt.

Learn about the animals that rely on clean oceans for their well-being, enjoy the Bubble Bus, meet Zoo keepers, make crafts, and enjoy food and beverage specials and more at World Oceans Day at the Saint Louis Zoo.

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals. Kids will learn about caring for our four-legged friends as well as be entertained by fun stories and make a craft. They'll even meet a furry friend! Geared to ages 2-5.

Visit the City Greens Market patio for a sing-along with kid-favorite Celia! 

Try something new to kick off your summer weekends at Laumeier Sculpture Park's Finally Friday Series. Your family can enjoy some of your favorite food and beverage trucks onsite at the beautiful park from 4-8 p.m.

Have a bubbly blast at the Foam Party, where kids can dance and laugh as they fill the air with foam and fun. This frothy fiesta is free.

Enjoy two hours of horse and pony rides at Castlewood Stables during Parent & Me Pony Rides. Your little ones will also get to interact with other farm animals, like mini potbelly pigs, bunnies, tortoises, a miniature donkey, a zebra and more. 

Give dad a family adventure he'll never forget! Dads get free adventures all weekend long at RYZE Adventure Park for Father's Day. 

The Wabash, Frisco & Pacific Railroad invites you and your kiddos to come ride the train! The Wabash, Frisco & Pacific is a historic, 12-inch gauge live steam train in Glencoe, Missouri, that is open most Sundays for public train rides. Reservations are required.