Year after year, Webster Groves Community Days continues to be one of the most popular community celebrations in the area. The four-day event takes place from July 3-4 and features the traditional carnival rides, barbecue, parade and fireworks that crowds have come to love.
The carnival and BBQ will take place on the grounds of the Eden Seminary at the corner of Lockwood & Bompart July 3-6 and includes rides, carnival food, and live music. A children's pet parade takes place July 3 at 5:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required.
Thursday, July 4 includes one of the region's most popular July 4th parades at 10 a.m., a carnival with rides and a midway from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., and live entertainment in the evening. A spectacular fireworks display begins at 9:45 p.m. at Memorial Field.
More information and a full schedule of events: webstergrovesmo.org
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
At the Saint Louis Zoo's Marting Luther King Jr. Day Camp: Telling Tails, campers will learn all about animal tails! Long or short, feathered or furry, tails come in all shapes and sizes. Whether they are used for balance or for grasping onto trees, tails are important adaptations that help the animals survive in their habitats.
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. throughout the holiday weekend with a variety of experiences at the Missouri History Museum. Families are invited for youth activism workshops, meaningful conversations on race and social justice, storytelling, movement with Mama Lisa, and craft workshops.
Kids ages 7-15 can spend MLK Day climbing, team building, and doing arts & crafts at Upper Limits Climbing Gym. This one-day camp is a great way to keep your child active when school is out. Campers will learn about rock climbing, as well as team building with other kids their age.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.