
Experience flight and wonder at the Paper Kite Butterfly Festival at The Butterfly House. Watch paper kite butterflies fly through the tropical conservatory, see kite building demonstrations, build original butterflies. and decorate your very own kite to take home.
Spend a fun afternoon celebrating Father's Day on this family Father's Day Float down the Meramec River with lunch at Castlewood State Park.
The float begins at Sherman Beach park at 8:30 a.m. The canoe, paddles, floatation devices and lunch are all included. Sponsored by the City of Ballwin.
More information and to register: ballwinmo.us
Expect the world to change this June as Lifelight Theatre brings everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny to the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.
You're welcome to explore the new, 8,000 square-foot early childhood playground designed for children of all abilities at this free open play day and open house.
The playground includes play structures for preschoolers and toddlers, an infant-toddler area, a garden space with a watering area, a water feature for infants and toddlers and a drinking fountain. Little ones can also explore nature, music, art, sensory and dramatic play components. All area are designed so that children with disabilities can participate right along with typically developing children.
Game on! Your pint-sized athlete can go for the gold at The Kids Games, an Olympic-themed event at The Magic House.
Kids compete in Olympic-style track and field events at The Kids Games. All competitors will get to decorate their very oen bib number and will receive a commemorative t-shirt.
In honor of their victory, all athletes will be presented with a medal. Registration is required for this event!
The Magic House's popular international traveling exhibit, Future Play: Art + Technology is in its final weekend.
Don't miss the 48th annual Potpourri event at John Burroughs School, one of the oldest and largest garage sales in the St. Louis area. Free admission and parking.
The school's field house will be filled with more than 28,000 square feet of bargains: furniture, clothings, toys, books, small electronics, household items and much more. The sale is open to all.
7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at John Burroughs School in Ladue.
More information: jburroughs.org
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.
Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.
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!
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.
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.