A new summer means new friends, new adventures and new fun! Here's what's new in summer camps in 2024:
The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is hosting a series of summer camps that are perfect for insect-loving super sleuths!
Immersive experiences like history tours, living history re-enactments, and history role play games and activities, are all fun ways to inspire children and teens to explore history. Here are a few unique ways to take your family's history exploration beyond the books:
While a picnic table, a swing and a nice shade tree are more than sufficient for an hour of play, occasionally the weather warrants something more. For those days when blue skies and a warm breeze are beckoning you to spend a full day outside, these St. Louis-area parks will happily oblige. Read on for our 10 favorite parks in the St. Louis Metro, then pack a picnic basket and a bottle of sunscreen and head out on an adventure.
While birthdays are a time to celebrate your child and make lasting memories, we know planning can be stressful. That’s why we’ve compiled seven unique birthday venues in the region that will not only take the planning pressure off your shoulders, but also entertain all your guests. From pottery making to an outdoor adventure park, you’re sure to find something that fits your child’s interests and your budget.
Programs at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House are designed to educate, inspire, and engage your child's fascination with our world as they learn more about the many amazing things bugs do in our lives. Programs are geared to children and adults of all ages. Whether you visit the Butterfly House with a school group, camp group, or your family, you are sure to find something to fascinate you.
If you missed out on the beach vacation pictures this summer, no need to fret. With the fall colors and temperatures returning, it’s the perfect time to gather your family for outdoor photographs. We surveyed area photographers for the perfect places to say “cheese.”
Learning doesn't have to stop outside the classroom. Sneak in a little American history with an outing kids are sure to enjoy! Parents don't have to go far to mix fun and learning with visits to these diverse historical spots.
A letter-writing campaign to the North Pole is always effective, but if your child is hoping to chat directly with the big man himself, there are numerous opportunities in St. Louis.
What better way to usher in fall than with a family hayride? For those of us not fortunate enough to have a farm and a wagon of our own, several local parks offer hayrides throughout the season.