outdoor events

Art Fair at Laumeier

Event Date: 
Fri, 05/10/2013
Art Fair at Laumeier is a nationally acclaimed fine art and craft fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the world’s premier open-air museums.

Art Fair at Laumeier is a nationally acclaimed fine art and craft fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the world’s premier open-air museums. Over 15,000 visitors – mostly families – attend the annual event, which is held on Mother’s Day weekend.

The Wonderland Tea Party with Dr. Seuss and Friends

Event Date: 
Sun, 04/28/2013
Kids can participate in arts and crafts, a scavenger hunt and face painting, and pla on the Variety Wonderland Playground, a state-of-the art playground accessible for children of all abilities.

This annual event is designed by kids for kids and benefits Forest Park Forever. It takes place at the Dennis and Judith Jones Variety Wonderland Playground, a state-of-the art playground accessible for children of all abilities.

The playground features 29 pieces of equipment, allowing children to naturally learn about diversity, disabilities and acceptance as they play together.

Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary

Event Date: 
Sat, 06/01/2013
Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals.

Free, fun, family-friendly environmental education programs are presented by the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary using snakes, parrots, birds and mammals. You and your kids will learn about the amazing creatures that share our planet, and what we can do to help them survive.

11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. At the World Bird Sanctuary, 125 Bald Eagle Ridge Road, Valley Park.

Hey! There's Nature in My Woods! At the World Bird Sanctuary

Event Date: 
Sat, 06/22/2013
Take a family-friendly hike and explore the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary and the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that live there.

Take leisurely two-hour hike through the oak hickory forest to see what kind of nature is in the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary. An expert naturalist will lead you on your hike-where you may see birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Learn about trees, rocks and who knows what else? Each hike  will be a new experience as the seasons change and we encounter different creatures.

9 to 11 a.m.

Hey! There's Nature in My Woods! At the World Bird Sanctuary

Event Date: 
Sat, 05/25/2013
Take a family-friendly hike and explore the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary and the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that live there.

Take leisurely two-hour hike through the oak hickory forest to see what kind of nature is in the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary. An expert naturalist will lead you on your hike-where you may see birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Learn about trees, rocks and who knows what else? Each hike  will be a new experience as the seasons change and we encounter different creatures.

9 to 11 a.m.

Hey! There's Nature in My Woods! At the World Bird Sanctuary

Event Date: 
Sat, 04/27/2013
Take a family-friendly hike and explore the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary and the birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians that live there.

Take leisurely two-hour hike through the oak hickory forest to see what kind of nature is in the woods at the World Bird Sanctuary. An expert naturalist will lead you on your hike-where you may see birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Learn about trees, rocks and who knows what else! Each hike  will be a new experience as the seasons change and you encounter different creatures.

9 to 11 a.m.

Make Tracks for the Zoo

Event Date: 
Sun, 05/19/2013
Proceeds from this family event help support the conservation work of the Saint Louis Zoo, both in St. Louis and around the world.

All ages can participate in this annual family event that benefits the Saint Louis Zoo. You can take part in a 5K Race/Walk, a 1/2 mile kids fun,  1/4 mile kids run for ages 6 and under, and fun health and fitness activities sponsored by the Zoo and St. Louis Children's Hospital.

Registration is available in advance. For more information and registration, visit www.stlzoo.org

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Today's Featured Camp

Lil' Bear Baseball Day Camp at Washington University

Washington University in St. Louis Baseball hosts a week-long baseball day camp in which boys and girls will learn baseball basics, play in the sun (and shade) and best of all - have FUN! With an age-appropriate curriculum and a safe environment, our college baseball coaches will show your son or daughter what it takes to be a Lil' Bear through instruction, games, wiffle ball, and – because every kid wants to get in the pool – SWIM TIME!

Camp is help June 17-21 and is for ages 6 to 10. Visit our web site for more information and let your kids be a Lil' Bear!

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