FEATURED EVENTS

In conjunction with National Kids to Parks Day, come celebrate and kick up your heels at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site during the return of the Historical Children's Festival. At this popular festival, you are invited to come live and play as children did in the 1820s and hear interesting stories about life in St. Charles when our first legislators were struggling to organize Missouri into statehood. Children can pick up a passport and journey through the 1820s while participating in hands-on activities to earn prizes. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register.

Join us for our annual Maifest, May 15-17 at Donau Park! We will have live German music, as well dance performances! Admission is free! Join us for good food and drink, as we celebrate the beginning of Spring!

Annie Malone Children & Family Services invites you to partner with us for the May Day Community Festival & Talent Showcase on Sunday, May 17, 2026—a family-friendly celebration in the park featuring live performances, a community marketplace, youth and small business spotlights, and judged awards. The parade is our agency’s largest fundraiser with proceeds covering both direct program costs and operating expenses not covered by other sources of revenue. This year’s festival is designed to honor the supporters and participants who stood with us last year, while creating an even more engaging experience for the St. Louis community. Your sponsorship helps power the stage, support safe and welcoming event operations, and expand the impact of Annie Malone’s work with children and families—while providing your organization meaningful visibility, community connection, and measurable recognition before, during, and after the event.

Art on the Square is a juried fine art show located at the Veterans Memorial Fountain in beautiful downtown Belleville, Illinois. Since 2002 Art on the Square has been ranked #1 and #2 in the nation by Art Fair Source Book over 10 times. Art on the Square is held annually the weekend after Mother’s Day. This year’s show will feature the original work of over 100 accomplished artists from over 27 states and one artist from outside the US. With over 50 new artists in 2026, Wine Court entertainment, as well as delicious local food and drink – Art on the Square is a three-day sensation for the eyes, ears, and palate! Children will enjoy Art on the Square’s extensive interactive Children’s Art Garden where they will create their own take-away art projects.