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Speed, power and performance . . . buckle up and race with the most famous toy vehicles on the planet – Hot Wheels! This new exhibit at The Magic House allows kids to be part of a dynamic racing team working together to build and test the world's fastest and safest speed machines, using Hot Wheels diecast cars to experiment and play. 

Go on a fairytale adventure in Brentwood Memorial Park! Special fairies are moving to Brentwood and you're tasked with building them a new community to live in. 

Explore the magical world of salamanders with experts from Missouri State Parks and Babler Memorial State Park. 

Join in on a live look at turtles as they are fed their weekly meals. 

Join in to Virtual Story Time presented by the St. Louis County Library as they welcome author and illustrator Christian Robinson, author of You Matter. 

The Wildwood Farmers Market is open every Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon at the Wildwood Town Center. 

Join in on free yoga classes for kids and their caregivers presented by Complete Harmony. Recommended for ages 6 and under but open to children of all ages. 

See Incredibles 2 on Saturday, June 20 at 8 p.m. on the big screen. Tickets must be purchased in advance and everyone must stay in their car during the event. 

Wonder what happens in Lone Elk Park before it opens and the crowds arrive? Special, early morning access passes are now available. The passes let you see, from your vehicle, the elk and bison during their morning feeding ritual. According to St. Louis County Parks, visitors are guaranteed to see both herds during their early morning visit. 

Join in on some creative fun at Paul Schroeder Park in Manchester for the Sidewalk Chalk contest sponsored by Manchester Arts and Manchester Parks & Recreation. Social distancing will be strictly enforced and designated chalk squares will be spaced out.

Sign up for an hour of science and STEM fun with Mad Science! This live event with interactive experiments includes out-of-this-world activities with retired NASA Astronaut Barbara Morgan. 

Join the animal experts at Babler Memorial State Park for a slithering good time as you learn about Missouri's snakes.

Watch a virtual author event with beloved children's book author Nick Bruel, author of "Bad Kitty Joins the Team" and the Bad Kitty series of books.

Join the Missouri History Museum this summer for virtual family fun! The Summer Family Fun series includes activities for all ages, including yoga, interactive workshiops about the Mississippi Riverm, sports and games, exploring Forest Park, Cahokia Mounds and more.

James Buchanan Eads was an engineer, inventor, and treasure hunter who had a profound influence on St. Louis and our riverfront. The Eads Bridge is still a fixture of downtown St. Louis. Celebrate the 200th birthday of James Eads with a day of learning from the Missouri History Museum. 

Grab your kids and enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks and catch a free showing of a family movie at St. Charles Community College.