Hey St. Louis parents! Get ready for a fun family weekend (Feb 7-8, 2026). We've tracked down some unique limited-run events perfect for your 3-14 year olds, from engaging workshops to Saturday morning fun!
See our top picks
Colonial Life Demonstration Day
Missouri History Museum Grounds
Explore history with live blacksmithing demos this Sunday.
Open Gym Time for Climbers
St. Louis Gymnastics Academy (South County)
Burn off energy in a supervised gym with open access this Saturday morning.
Author Read-Aloud: The Snowy Day Adventure
Left Bank Books Downtown
A cozy, free story time for the littlest ones on Saturday morning.
· February 7
3FUZZY FRIENDS WINTER CRAFT DAY : Stop by the Zoo for some cozy, winter-themed crafting sessions designed just for little hands. They have special activities planned while you visit the animals.A unique craft session happening right at the Zoo this Saturday only, making your animal visit extra special.
AUTHOR READ-ALOUD: THE SNOWY DAY ADVENTUREFREE : A local author is reading their new picture book about a snowy adventure this Saturday morning. Great for the little ones to sit and listen.It's a wonderful, focused event for the youngest group that doesn't happen every week.
OPEN GYM TIME FOR CLIMBERS : If the weather is rough, burn off that Saturday morning energy at this dedicated open gym time with instructors on hand for safety. It’s a massive space for safe bouncing!It’s a dedicated, supervised play time for kids specifically scheduled for Saturday morning before lunch.
· February 8
3BUILD-A-BOT WORKSHOP : Kids get hands-on building simple robots and learning about basic circuitry in this limited-run Sunday workshop. Perfect for your budding engineer!This workshop offers deep, specific STEM learning that rotates often, making this Sunday's session a special opportunity.
COLONIAL LIFE DEMONSTRATION DAYFREE : Experience a rare Sunday demonstration where reenactors show what life was like in early Missouri, including blacksmithing basics. It’s history brought to life!A special Sunday demonstration at a great museum that brings a specific historical skill set to the forefront.
LITTLE CHEFS PASTA MAKING CLASS : Your kids can learn to make fresh pasta from scratch and roll out their own ravioli this Sunday afternoon! They get to eat their delicious creations afterward.A specialized cooking class focused on making, not just sampling, ensuring an engaging hands-on Sunday activity.
Frequently Asked Questions
What free kids events are on in St. Louis this weekend?
This weekend (Feb 07-08) there are two great free options: the Colonial Life Demonstration Day at the Missouri History Museum on Sunday and a special Author Read-Aloud at Left Bank Books on Saturday.
Are there any good indoor activities for kids if it rains on Saturday?
Yes! If you need to escape the cold or rain on Saturday, check out the Open Gym Time for Climbers at the St. Louis Gymnastics Academy for safe, high-energy fun.
What's happening on Sunday for older kids (10-14)?
For older kids this Sunday, the Build-A-Bot Workshop at the Science Center offers great hands-on robotics learning, or they can explore colonial crafts at the History Museum.
