Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the most popular community celebrations in the area.
Events include a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, July 1 at 6 p.m. in front of Webster Groves City Hall with live music by the Webster Groves High School Band.
A 4th of July Carnival, hosted by the Webster Groves Lions Club takes place on the grounds of the Eden Theological Seminary at Lockwood and Bompart July 1-3 from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. each day and July 4 from 2-8 p.m.
One of the region's most popular July 4th parades begins at 10 a.m., at Lockwood and Mason. Floats travel a two-mile route to Memorial Park near Elm and Glendale. To top off the multi-day celebration, a spectacular fireworks display begins at 9:15 p.m. at Memorial Field.
More information and a full schedule of events: webstergrovesmo.org
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
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.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
See the Purina Incredible Dog Team perform extraordinary feats of athleticism and skill right here in St. Louis at Union Station this summer! Free performances are happening Thursdays through Sundays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at Union Station's Performance Plaza in front of the St. Louis Wheel.
Celebrate Summerween at The Magic House! Beat the heat and get a sneak peek at the fun of fall. Come dressed up in your "funnest" beach attire or Halloween costume – whichever season suits you – and trick or treat throughout the Magic House.