Enjoy a parade, carnival rides, kids' entertainment, live music, a petting zoo, and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. This year's theme is Down on the Farm.
Manchester Homecoming is a free festival taking place Sept. 6-8. Carnival rides are open Friday from 6 to 10:30 p.m., Saturday from noon to 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. The Kids Corner is open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. The parade is set for Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Journey Church.
In Schroeder Park. More information and a full schedule of events: manchestermo.gov
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!