Events for Everyone…
Westport Plaza Movie Night: Sonic the Hedgehog (STL), Friday, June 13 at 7pm at Westport Plaza, 111 WestPort Plaza Dr., St. Louis, MO 63146. Get ready for a high-speed, action-packed night the whole family will love. Join us 90 minutes before the movie begins for fun activities, including Caricatures, Face painting, and Character performances. Activities and the movie are free. Food and drink available for purchase. Event repeats bi-monthly through October 2025 with new movies. Information
CHC Family Health Festival (STL), Saturday, June 14 from 10am-2pm at Christian Hospital Campus, Paul F Detrick Building, Atrium Banquet Center, 11133 Dunn Road, St.Louis,MO 63136. A community celebration of family, health, education, safety, and fun. An exciting day for all ages, featuring health information, child safety awareness, car seat checks, bicycle helmet fittings, lifejacket fittings, games, entertainment, a children’s area, health screenings, lectures, car show, entertainment, and fun for all ages. Registration is suggested for screenings. Information
CWE Street Party & Cocktail Competition (STL), Saturday, June 14 from 5-10pm in the Central West End, on Euclid Avenue between Maryland and McPherson 63108, from 5-10 p.m. With our beautiful tree-lined streets as the backdrop, enjoy live entertainment, a spirited cocktail competition and, of course, delicious food and drinks available for purchase from more than a dozen Central West End bars and restaurants. Grab your friends and family for a fun-filled evening, featuring live music, aerial performers, fire dancers, unicyclists, photo booths, cotton candy, and more. Information
Movie Night at the HUB: Avengers (STL), Thursday, June 19 from 6–10 PM at The Hub STL, 17065 N Outer 40 Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63005. Come on out to The Hub STL for a movie night under the stars as we present one of the best of all time, Avengers Endgame. Limited seating, so bring your lawn chair. Information
Family Nights at The Magic House (STL), Friday, June 20 from 5-8pm at The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis, MO 63122. These special nights enable a family (up to two adults and four children) to visit the Museum at no cost. Space is limited. Information
FREE Juneteenth Celebrations
Looking for more ways to celebrate and commemorate Juneteenth? Look no further. Click on the links below to explore events across the region. Big thanks to FOCUS St. Louis, St. Louis Arts and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch who originally compiled the events listed below.
- June 13 | Juneteenth Celebration, Missouri History Museum, Forest Park – Ballet 314, IN UNISON Chorus, Symphony Orchestra
- June 14 | Celebrating Juneteenth: Creating Our Futures, Saint Louis Art Museum, Forest Park
- June 14 | Issa Kickback: Juneteenth Celebration, STL Library, Lewis & Clark Branch – food, yard games, a live DJ
- June 14 | Maplewood Family Aquatic Center, Maplewood – Food, Games, Activities
- June 15 | Ferguson Juneteenth Celebration – Ferguson – Vendors
- June 15 | Delmar Blvd Juneteenth Celebration – University City – dancers, drummers, musicians, and a car show
- June 15 | Neighbors Impacting Communities (NIC) Juneteenth – Soulard, STL City – vendors, parade, festival
- June 19 | City of Dellwood Juneteenth Festival– Dellwood – parade, food trucks, vendors, health screenings, music, fireworks
St. Louis Events that Repeat Through the Summer…
Shakespeare In the Park: Hamlet (STL), Performances Tuesdays-Sundays through June 22. Location: Forest Park’s Shakespeare Glen near the Art Museum, 6604 Fine Arts Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110. The Glen opens at 6:30 for seating with performance from 8-10pm. This year,we are performing the very best of Shakespeare’s “Hamlet”. From July 8 – August 17, join us for a new family-friendly production inside the Saint Louis Zoo with a professional puppet show of Romeo & Juliet. From August 19 – September 14, we take the show on the road with a traveling performance of A Midsummer Night Dream (see website for locations). Information
History Museum Family Fun Series (STL), Wednesdays and Fridays, through-July 30 from 10am-1pm at the MO History Museum in Forest Park. Head to the Museum on Wednesdays and Fridays to enjoy a variety of family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts on Wednesdays, and then visit us again on Fridays for storytelling, Cuentos en el Museo, and a drop-in craft workshop. The Summer Family Fun Series is great for families with children ages 2–12. Information
Free Fridays at the Art Museum (STL): Every Friday, the Saint Louis Art Museum presents “Free Fridays” with live music, gallery activations, open studios, films, performances, and more. There’s something for everyone to enjoy. The Museum is open from 10 am to 9 pm, with free admission to ticketed exhibitions. Free Fridays include free programming and events throughout the day. Event repeats weekly through the summer and fall. Information
Summer Saturdays at the St. Louis Union Station (STL), June 14, 21, 28 from 11:00 am – 2:30 pm at Union Station, 1820 Market Street, St Louis, MO, 63103. Every Saturday “Summer Magic” happens featuring FREE family fun. Acts include magic shows, puppet fun, juggling, circus acts, unicycle riders, balloon shows and more. Event repeats weekly through August 30. Information
MUSIC…
Central West End Music Series (STL), Fridays June 13, 20, & 27 from 6-9pm at 416 N Euclid Ave, St Louis, MO 63108. We’re celebrating the return of warmer weather by bringing live music to the streets of the Central West End. Every Friday night this summer, you can sip, shop, and stroll throughout the neighborhood while listening to the sounds of local, live musicians at the corners along Euclid Ave. Event repeats weekly through September 26. Information
Tower Grove Park, Food Truck & Music Friday (STL), Fridays, June 13 & 27 from 4-8 (map). More than 20 local food trucks will be part of one of the most beloved outdoor food events in St. Louis for an evening of friends, fun, live music, and plenty of great food. Event repeats monthly through September 26. Information
Faust Park Summer Concert Series (STL), Tuesdays, June 17 (no concert on June 24) from 5:30-9 pm at Faust Park, 15185 Olive Street Road, Chesterfield, MO, 63017. Enjoy these live outdoor concerts featuring talented local musicians, plus a kid’s zone with the Foam Geeks, face painting, balloon twisting, and more. Gates open at 5:30pm; Bingo at 6pm; concerts from 7-9pm. Concessions and Food Trucks will be available for food and drink purchases. Concerts are FREE. Event repeats weekly through August 12 (no concert on July 22). Information
Downtown St. Louis City Lunchtime Live Outdoor Concerts (STL), Wednesdays, June 18, 25 from 11:30 am – 1:30 pm at the Old Post Office Plaza in Downtown St. Louis, 800 Locust, between 8th and 9th Streets. Lunchtime Live brings you outdoor activities, live music, and food trucks during lunchtime , PLUS, it is FREE to attend. Purchase food from the food trucks or brown bag it. Event repeats weekly through October 29, 2025. Information
MO Botanical Gardens Whitaker Music Festival (STL), Wednesdays, June 18, 25 – gates open at 5pm, concert begins at 7pm at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Enjoy an open-air, FREE concert series held on Wednesday evenings. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs to sit on and are welcome to bring their own picnic supper or purchase dinner on site. Admission to the Garden is FREE after 5pm during the festival. Event repeats weekly through July 30, 2025. Information
Grant Historic Site Concert (STL), Thursday, June 19 from 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM. The Lady J Huston Show is an electrifying blend of Las Vegas pizzazz with the sass of St. Louis Blues, Classic Soul, and Jazz. In 2018, the show debuted in St. Louis at the National Blues Museum. Lady J has performed this show regularly throughout the Mid-West, and has been featured by the St. Louis Blues Society. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket, and your picnic dinner to enjoy this free concert. This is a One time event. Information
Ferguson Summer Concerts at Plaza 501 (STL), Friday June 20 from 7-9pm at Plaza at 501, 501 S. Florissant Rd, 63135. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, and coolers (no glass) to enjoy music outdoors. Concerts monthly on July 18 & August 15. Information
Accessibility News You Can Use…
Accessible Playgrounds: www.accessibleplayground.net/playground-directory
Chuck E. Cheese Sensory Sundays at South County location: Our St. Louis location at 720 South County Centerway, 63129 offers Sensory Sensitive Sundays with special hours designed to provide children with sensory sensitivities and their families a quieter, more comfortable experience. With dimmed lighting, reduced noise levels, and a calm atmosphere, we’ve made it easier for everyone to enjoy our games, food, and activities in a setting that feels just right. Check for a list of participating locations and more information about the event here: www.chuckecheese.com/sensory-sensitive-sundays
Sensory Friendly Theaters Opportunities:
- AMC: www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
- Regal: www.regmovies.com/promotions/my-way-matinee
- B&B: www.bbtheatres.com/sensory-friendly
- Marcus: www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/sensory-specific-films
Six Flags St. Louis: With the introduction of a specialized restraint harness, guests with most physical disabilities can now enjoy every thrill ride. Plus, as the first theme park to be accredited by the Certified Autism Center across all United States properties, Six Flags leads the way in sensory and disability-inclusive experiences. Learn more: https://www.sixflags.com/…/plan-your-visit/accessibility
Recreation Council Reminders…
- Recreation Council Voucher Funding is still Available for Summer Programs for all ages: Click here for information on funding assistance
- 2025 Summer Opportunities Guide: www.recreationcouncil.org/summer-2025
- Camp Summit Videos: www.recreationcouncil.org/summer-2025
- Program Providers for People with Disabilities
- Community Resources for People with Disabilities
- Recreation Council Facebook Page
- View this Newsletter as a WEBPAGE
Websites to find more events…
- Metro St. Louis-St. Charles, MO attractions: www.explorestlouis.com
- Around Town for Teenagers: www.explorestlouis.com
- Festivals, Music, Art in the Metro: www.stlouisarts.org/music-festivals
- St. Louis County Parks: Registration ~ Activity Guide
- St. Louis County Parks: www.stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks
- Explore St. Louis, MO: www.stltoday.com/events
- STL Magazine Family Fun: www.stlmag.com/family
- Kids Out and About: www.saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com
- Fun 4 STL Kids: www.fun4stlkids.com/calendar
- Missouri Department of Conservation – www.mdc.mo.gov/events
- Michael’s Craft Store classes: www.michaels.com/classes
- Virtual Events: www.eventbrite.com
- Best Hiking Trails around St. Louis / St. Charles Metro area: www.hikingproject.com
- Free places to visit by STL Today: www.graphics.stltoday.com/maps/essential-st-louis
- Magic Mini Golf in the Delmar Loop
