The Greater St. Louis Book Fair is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. For more than 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gently-used and rare books.
Fair proceeds benefit local non-profit education and literacy programs. The 2017 Greater St. Louis Book Fair will start the evening of Thursday, May 3 and continue through Sunday, May 6 at the Greensfelder Recreation Complex in Queeny Park.
More information: stlouisbookfair.org
New this year: Opening Night line number braclets will be available for the first 200 people beginning at 8 a.m. on Thursday, May 3. Purchase an admission bracelet for $15, then return to your place in line by 3:30 p.m.
See the full scheduled here
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
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.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
Learn more about The College School's dynamic, experiential curriculum, meet parents and teachers during this one-hour quick tour.
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.