Things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis
Friendly fun in St. Louis for April 17-19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
(Scroll down for full list of weekend activities.)
Friday, April 17, 2026
- Parents Night Out - Miss Kelly's Gym - April 17, 2026 - Creve Coeur and Cottleville, MO.
Parents can enjoy a night out while children have fun and safe supervised playtime from 6:00-9:00 pm. - No School Days - April 17, 2026 - Brentwood, MO.
Kids enjoy a full day of activities at the Brentwood Community Center from 8:30 am-4:30 pm on no-school days. - Free Family Nights -The Magic House - April 17, 2026 - St. Louis, MO.
Families can explore The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum for free from 5-8 pm. - April Family Night Out - April 17, 2026 - Warson Woods, MO.
Families enjoy a fun evening at Goldfish Swim School from 5-6:30 pm.
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Animals Aglow at Saint Louis Zoo - April 16-18, 2026 - St. Louis, MO.
Experience towering lanterns depicting animals, plants, and Chinese elements at twilight from 6:30-9:30 pm. - 2026 Missouri Book Festival - April 18, 2026 - Washington, MO.
Celebrate regional culture with author talks, performances, and food demos from 9am-2pm. - Free spring mini photo session with Shoott! - St. Louis - April 18-19, 2026 - St. Louis, MO.
Capture family moments in free 30-minute outdoor sessions with no sitting fee. - Open Gym - Come play at Miss Kelly's Gym! - April 18, 2026 - Creve Coeur and Cottleville, MO.
Children enjoy supervised free play to build skills or just have fun during scheduled times.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
- Handyman Hall Comes to Town - Touhill Performing Arts Center, April 19 - April 19, 2026 - St. Louis, MO.
Join Handyman Hal for songs, dances, and a wild science experiment at 3pm. - Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! - April 16-19, 2026 - St. Louis, MO.
Kids explore interactive train exhibits at The Magic House throughout the day.
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