What makes an animal a reptile? Find out, and touch live reptiles in this fun program. Families, scout and camp groups are welcome to attend this fun, free auditorium event. For ages 6 and up.
10 to 11 a.m.
At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500
for reservations.
Sweet Celebrations Ice Cream Social is an annual event, open to the public, that supports the organization's mission of hosting birthday parties for homeless children. Admission is one party supply per person.
The event features ice cream, face painting, superhero and princess appearances, live music featuring Mariah Broeker, carnival games, balloon animals and a raffle.
1 to 4 p.m. at Vago Park in Maryland Heights.
Kids Night Out at Indian Hills Swim Club is where your kids can have a blast with their friends while you have a fun adult night out. Kids ages 5 to 12 will swim, enjoy a pizza party and have fun with their friends. Both members and non-members are welcome. Kids need swimsuits, towels, socks, tennis shoes, sunscreen, and swim goggles.
Kids love ice cream, and at this event, it's free! Bring your kids to Indian Hills Swim Club for the free ice cream social with ice cream provided by Mr. Wizards. For kids age 12 and under. Stick around and check out the pools!
2 to 3 p.m. at Indian Hills Swim Club.
More information: indianhillsswimclub.com
For information about summer camps at Indian Hills Swm Club, click here
Grant's Farm is staying open late on Friday nights in June for Family Flicks Night. Guests are invited to gather at the Bauernhof after regular Farm hours and watch a family-friendly movie.
Grant's Farm will open its doors on Family Flicks Night at 6 p.m. and the movie begins at approximately 8 p.m. after the sun sets.
The movie schedule includes:
Enjoy the outdoors at this family-friendly event, with three different length trails to suit your pace. Naturalists with live animals will be at interpretation stations along the trails. There will also be free children’s activities with prizes, and snacks will be on sale.
Food trucks are as hot as ever in St. Louis, and now you can enjoy a food truck event at the beautiful Laumeier Sculpture Park!
From 5 to 8 p.m., food trucks will gather at Laumeier Sculpture Park to bring you a variety of great eats there will also be live music from local bands. Sponsored by Feast magazine and St. Louis County Parks.
More information: laumeiersculpturepark.org
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays. This year's Winter Wonderland is drive-through only.
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991.
Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5.