Things to do this weekend in and around St. Louis
Friendly fun in St. Louis for July 11-13, 2025
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Friday, July 11, 2025
Kick off your weekend with some fantastic family-friendly events in St. Louis! Let your little ones enjoy Open Gym - Come play at Miss Kelly's Gym!, where kids can have supervised free play and try new activities. For a cultural outing, visit the Free Fridays at The Saint Louis Art Museum and explore inspiring art exhibits from 10 am to 9 pm. If your family loves animals, don't miss the WOW Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary, featuring fascinating wildlife presentations at 1 pm. For a relaxing evening, enjoy the Movies In the Park at Lake Saint Louis, where a family-friendly film starts at dusk. Lastly, music lovers can head to the Des Peres Summer Concert Series from 7 to 9:30 pm for a lively outdoor concert experience.
Saturday, July 12, 2025
Saturday offers a wonderful mix of creative and outdoor activities. Capture beautiful family moments with a Free mini photo session with Shoott!, where local photographers provide 30-minute outdoor sessions with no upfront cost. For hands-on fun, check out the Basket Weaving Class at the First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site, a perfect craft activity for all ages. Kids can also continue their active play at Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. If you want to enjoy nature and a bit of adventure, consider the Eureka Floats at Brookdale Farms, with time slots starting at 10:30 am. This is a great way to cool off and have fun outdoors.
Sunday, July 13, 2025
Wrap up the weekend with enriching and entertaining activities. Visit the Growing Together: Fisher-Price Toys Across Generations exhibit at the Field House Museum to explore nostalgic toys and family memories. Kids can enjoy another chance to play freely at Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. For a unique outdoor experience, the Shoott Free Mini Photo Session is also available again, perfect for capturing those last weekend smiles. Finally, if you’re looking for a calm and creative activity, the Basket Weaving Class continues, offering a hands-on craft to enjoy together.