Kids Events & Activities in Metro East
Illinois-side family fun — Edwardsville, Belleville, O'Fallon IL, Collinsville, Alton and Granite City.
Serving families in Edwardsville, Belleville, O'Fallon, IL, Collinsville, Alton, Granite City and nearby communities. Listings are reviewed by a human and updated every week.
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More filtersWay 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...
1020 Artworks Studio Take Home Art Kits
Located in Belleville, IL, just five minutes from downtown, 1020 Artworks Studio offers creative take-home art kits that make hands-on crafting eas...
Alton, Illinois
Located just across the river in Alton, Illinois, this historic riverside destination is perfect for a family day trip. Families with kids of all a...
Camp Ondessonk
Located in Ozark, Illinois, this long-running traditional summer program hosts kids ages 8 to 15 for weekly camps between late May and August. Regi...
Camp Warren Levis Overnight Camp
285-acre Scout camp with a lake and pool in Godfrey, IL, hosting Cub Scout resident camp.
Camp Wartburg
Week-long overnight sessions on 220 acres in Waterloo, IL, 30 minutes from the city.
Collinsville Aqua Park
Located in Collinsville, Illinois, Collinsville Aqua Park is a premier summer water park featuring seven waterslides, a lazy river, Monsoon Mountai...
Cosmo Park, Featuring Steinberg Playground
As Columbia's largest municipal park, this spacious destination features the popular Steinberg Playground, making it a hit for kids of all ages. Fa...
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Located in Edwardsville, Illinois, this interactive children's museum invites young learners of all ages to explore, discover, and play year-round....
Governor French Academy
Governor French Academy in Belleville, Illinois, is an independent college-preparatory school serving students from Pre-K through 12th grade. Focus...
Grafton Zipline at Aerie's Resort
Embark on an exhilarating outdoor canopy tour suspended high above Grafton, Illinois. Perfect for older kids, teens, and adventurous parents, this...
Leon Corlew Splash Pad
Beat the summer heat at the Leon Corlew Splash Pad in Edwardsville. Featuring fun water cannons, sprayers, and a large dump bucket, this modern par...
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Located in Hartford, Illinois, the Lewis & Clark State Historic Site offers families a hands-on look at early American history. Interactive exhibit...
Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Take a family day trip to Springfield, Illinois, to explore the Lincoln Home National Historic Site. Free to visit, this preserved neighborhood off...
Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum
Immerse your family in history at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois. Featuring state-of-the-art interact...
Milnot Beach
Situated along Lake Lou Yaeger in Litchfield, Illinois, Milnot Beach offers seasonal summer fun from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Families with...
Morrison's Irish Pub
Located in Alton, Illinois, Morrison's Irish Pub offers a welcoming, family-friendly dining atmosphere centered around authentic Irish warmth and t...
Raptor's Reach Educational Programs
Based at 411 Portland Avenue in Belleville, IL, Raptor's Reach Educational Programs delivers engaging wildlife experiences for school-age children,...
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