Sprout & About - Things to do with your growing family

'Camp Out' at Swing-A-Round

Girl Scouts and their families are invited to kick off the summer camping season with special activities at Swing-A-Round Fun Town on June 8. Full Story.

The Most Scenic Route in Grafton

Sprout sent its editor to experience the brand-new zip line in Grafton. Did she have the guts to complete the entire 1.75-mile course or did she take the "Walk of Shame." Full Story.

Winner Takes All
Wishbone Photography is giving away a year's worth of family photography to the winner of their unique photo scavenger hunt. The hunt starts June 1. Full Story.

Wonders of Wildlife

Explore, learn and discover with Wonders of Wildlife at two outdoor events in St. Louis this summer and fall: Outdoor Discovery Day and a family campout. Full Story.

Bull's-Eye

Local archery programs continue to hit the mark with youngsters. We've explored some popular classes and programs for those that want to become the sharpest of shooters. Full Story.

Holding Court in Wentzville
St. Louis Renaissance Faire Starts May 19

New Park Opens in West St. Charles Co.
Towne Park Has Historic Significance

Meet the Counselors
Four Who Bring Heart, Expertise to Camps

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Featured Events

Sat May 19
American Rottweiler Club National Specialty

Mon May 21 @ 6:30PM - 08:30PM
Maternity Classes at St. Luke's

Thu May 24 @ 4:30PM -
5th Annual Spring to Dance Festival

Fri May 25
Fun in the Sun Weeks at Trout Lodge

Sun May 27
Amazing Animal Encounters

Fri Jun 01
Amazing Nano Worlds!

Fri Jun 01
Wishbone Photography Scavenger Hunt

Fri Jun 08 @ 7:00PM -
Girl Scout Summer Kick Off Camp Out

Sat Jun 09 @10:00AM - 04:00PM
Two Rivers Family Fishing Fair

Upcoming Events

Sat May 19
American Rottweiler Club National Specialty

Fri May 18
Opening weekend for the River City Rascals

Fri May 18
Rec-PleX Factor

Fri May 18
My Neighborhood Forest Photo Contest

Fri May 18
Magic Tree House Exhibit

Fri May 18
Island Safari Weekend at Trout Lodge

Fri May 18
Kirkwood Farmers' Market

Fri May 18
Sandcastle Beach at the Magic House

Fri May 18
Flower Power All Media Art Show and Competition

Fri May 18
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer

Fri May 18
To The Arctic at the Omnimax

Fri May 18
Take a Shot! Kids Nature Photo Contest

Fri May 18
Stingrays at Carribean Cove Featuring Sharks

Fri May 18
Star Trek®: The Exhibition

Fri May 18
Whistle Stop

Fri May 18
Space Junk at the Omnimax

Fri May 18
Art by Children of Artists

Fri May 18
Eureka Photo Contest

Fri May 18
Belleville's Art on the Square

Fri May 18
Discovery Room at the Science Center

Fri May 18
Downtown Trolley

Fri May 18 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Art Interpreted

Fri May 18 @ 8:00AM -
Celebrate Bike Month With MEPRD

Fri May 18 @ 9:00AM - 05:00PM
Plants and People: China Interactive Exhibit

Fri May 18 @ 9:00AM - 04:30PM
Discovery Bike Rentals

Fri May 18 @10:00AM -
Plan Nine Skatepark Professional BMX Contest

Fri May 18 @10:00AM - 02:00PM
Wildlife Art Exhibit at the Zoo

Fri May 18 @10:00AM - 01:00PM
Farm Fridays at Suson Park

Fri May 18 @10:00AM - 04:00PM
A Doll’s Story

Fri May 18 @10:30AM -
Storytelling at the Missouri History Museum

Fri May 18 @11:00AM - 04:00PM
Pay to Play

Fri May 18 @ 4:00PM - 05:00PM
YogaKids

Fri May 18 @ 5:30PM - 09:00PM
Free Family Nights at The Magic House

Fri May 18 @ 5:50PM -
Opening Day at GCS Ballpark

Fri May 18 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PM
Mercy Sitter Skills

Fri May 18 @ 6:00PM - 10:00PM
Third Friday Free Party: May Mojo

Fri May 18 @ 6:30PM - 09:00PM
Wildwood Concert Series

Fri May 18 @ 6:30PM - 09:30PM
Kirkwood Farmers' Market Mayfest Twilight Bicycle Ride

Fri May 18 @ 7:00PM - 10:00PM
Concerts on Central

Fri May 18 @ 8:00PM -
Family Night at the Lake

Sat May 19
Grafton Winery Blues Festival

Sat May 19
Free Fly Fishing Classes

Sat May 19
Lewis and Clark Heritage Days

Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM - 05:00PM
Live Well Ferguson Twilight Run/Walk

Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM -
Run For A Life Without Limits

Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Tower Grove Farmers' Market & Bazaar

Sat May 19 @ 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Ferguson Farmers' Market

Sat May 19 @ 8:30AM - 12:30PM
Wildwood Farmers' Market

Sat May 19 @ 9:00AM - 02:00PM
Soulard Market Park Arts & Crafts Fair

Sat May 19 @ 9:30AM - 11:00AM
Snakes and Lizards - Awesome or What!

Featured Camp Events

Mon May 28
J Summer Day Camps

Mon May 28
Johnson Horse Riding School Summer Camps

Mon May 28
YMCA of Greater St. Louis Summer Camps

Mon Jun 04
Eureka Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Mon Jun 04
Harlem Globetrotters Summer Skills Clinics

Mon Jun 04
My Handyworks Interactive Art Studio Summer Camps

Mon Jun 04
St. Charles Parks and Recreation Summer Fun Day Camp

Mon Jun 04
St. Louis County Library Summer Reading Clubs

Mon Jun 04
Summer Science Blast Summer Camps

Mon Jun 04
YMCA Camp Lakewood

Mon Jun 11
Humane Society of Missouri Summer Programs and Camps

Mon Jun 11
St. Luke's Little Medical School Camp

Mon Jun 11
Summer Camps at Stages St. Louis

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