Free Family Fun

08/29-08/30 Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park

Travel the globe without leaving South St. Louis City at the Festival of Nations in Tower Grove Park on August 29 and 30. Admission is free for all...

Parish Picnic at St. Teresa of the Child Belleville

Gather the family for a traditional community festival at St. Teresa of the Child Jesus in Belleville, IL. Taking place on Saturday, August 29, 202...

Wildlife on the Move at Grant's Farm

Japanese Festival

Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center

Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Shark Week at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station

2026 Saint Louis Art Fair

The Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

Great Forest Park Balloon Race

The Friday night Balloon Glow and Saturday afternoon race are both free, and both are unforgettable for small kids. Bring a blanket, arrive early a...

Soulard Oktoberfest

Free-entry street festival with a family zone, dachshund derby and live music in Soulard. Daytime Saturday is the family-friendly window. Bring cas...

Legends and Lanterns

Costumed storytellers, folklore characters and lantern-lit streets along historic Main Street. Free to walk, with candy stations and a not-too-spoo...

Trunk-or-Treat at Faust Park

County Parks' free afternoon trunk-or-treat with decorated cars, games and the historic village as a backdrop. Costumes encouraged. Arrive early —...

Way of Lights

A free drive-through display of more than a million lights, with an indoor children's area, camel rides and a Christmas village at the halfway poin...

Thanksgiving Day Parade Downtown

Giant balloons, marching bands and floats down Market Street on Thanksgiving morning. Free curbside viewing; grandstand seats are ticketed. Dress i...

Christmas Traditions in St. Charles

Dozens of costumed Victorian characters roam ten blocks of historic Main Street, with free daily parades and shop windows made for wandering. Free...

Gingerbread Village at the Missouri History Museum

A display of elaborate gingerbread St. Louis landmarks built by local bakers and students. Free with free museum admission and free parking. Twenty...

Holiday Magic at the Saint Louis Science Center

Seasonal science demonstrations, a holiday planetarium show and winter-themed activity stations. General admission stays free; the planetarium show...

First Day Hike at Castlewood State Park

Missouri State Parks' free New Year's Day guided hike, here along the Meramec River bluffs. Roughly two miles with a stair climb to the overlook. F...