America’s most festive birthday party is set to be a blast in Downtown St. Louis as the Celebrate Saint Louis July 4th Festival brings a full day and evening of fun for the whole family. Through the streets of Downtown, along the riverfront promenade on Leonor K. Sullivan Boulevard and fireworks framed by the Gateway Arch, the celebration includes a complete schedule of events.
Join the party at City Museum for the all-ages Electric Sky celebration with a 360º view of fireworks all across the St. Louis skyline.
Celebrate the July 4th holiday at the Edwardsville Children's Museum, where guests can make adorable July 4th-themed crafts and check out the amazing additions to the Discovery Garden.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
The Gateway to Reading program is a parent-child workshop that focuses on strengthening reading skills while engaging in fun, literacy-based activities. Participants will receive a free toolkit of materials to help children in their reading journey.
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.