Things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis
Friendly fun in St. Louis for Friday, July 24, 2026 through Sunday, July 26, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 24, 2026
Open Gym - Come play at Miss Kelly's Gym! - July 24–25, 2026 - Creve Coeur and Cottleville, MO. Kids enjoy supervised free play to practice gymnastics skills, try new activities, or just have fun in the gym.
Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - St. Louis - July 24–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Capture family memories with a free 30-minute outdoor photo session and purchase only the edited images you love.
Flip Flop Fridays - July 24, 2026 - Kirkwood, MO. Spend a summer evening at Kirkwood Aquatic Center with swimming and relaxed family fun from 7:30–9:30 pm.
Nerf War: On Ice! - July 24, 2026 - Brentwood, MO. Battle it out with Nerf blasters on the ice rink for a unique, action-packed night from 7–10 pm.
Dive & Jive Movie at the Pool - July 24, 2026 - Ballwin, MO. Float, swim, and watch a family-friendly movie poolside starting at 6 pm.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
The Little Mermaid - July 24–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Enjoy a stage production of the beloved undersea adventure at the Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA.
Gateway Grizzlies Home Game - 2026 season - July 24–26, 2026 - Sauget, IL. Cheer on the Gateway Grizzlies at their home ballpark with family-friendly baseball excitement.
St. Louis Cardinals Home Games - July 24–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Head to Busch Stadium to watch the Cardinals play and experience Major League Baseball in the city.
Movies In the Park-Lake Saint Louis - July 24, 2026 - Lake Saint Louis, MO. Bring blankets and lawn chairs for an outdoor movie at Boulevard Park at dusk.
Patterns in Nature: The Art of Hybycozo - July 21–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Explore immersive light sculptures and geometric art installations at Missouri Botanical Garden.
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! - July 21–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Kids can climb aboard interactive exhibits and learn about trains at The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum.
100 Years of Route 66 - “Roads, Rivers, Rooms, and Reels” Exhibit – March 14-October 31, 2027 - July 21–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Discover the history and culture of Route 66 through themed displays at The National Museum of Transportation.
Storybook Walk - July 21–26, 2026 - Chesterfield, MO. Stroll through the park while reading pages of a children’s story posted along the trail from Chesterfield Parks, Recreation & Arts.
Glow City at City Museum - July 21–26, 2026 - St. Louis, MO. Experience glowing installations and illuminated play spaces during special evenings at City Museum.
Summer Passes @ Edison's - July 21–26, 2026 - Edwardsville, IL. Enjoy unlimited access to attractions at Edison’s Entertainment Complex with a summer pass starting at 11 am daily.