St. Louis Family Festivals
One of the best things about Summer in the Lou is that there is always something to do! We went ahead and compiled a list of our top 10 family festivals you will not want to miss.
1. Ballwin Days, June 7-10 // Vlasis Park, Ballwin
Free admission
Free live entertainment: Friday, Dr. Zhivegas; Saturday, Rogers & Nienhaus and HEAD EAST; and Sunday, Well Hungarians
Free activities for kids in the Kid's Korner (Sunday)
5K and 1 Mile run (Sunday)
Sand Volleyball [NEW this year!]
Carnival rides
Car show
Fireworks (Friday & Saturday)
2. Purina Farms Countrytime BBQ, Bluegrass and Brews Festival featuring Kids Carnival, June 16-17 // Purina Event Center
Free admission
Dog-friendly
Parking $5
3. Creve Coeur Days**, June 21-24 // De Smet, Creve Coeur
“Arm Band Nite” (Thursday ONLY) - purchase a $20 arm band for unlimited carnival rides all night!
Food
Entertainment
Parade (Sunday)
**Unlike other community festivals, Creve Coeur Days is not a city function but is planned and produced by a dedicated group of area citizens who volunteer their time and skills to help raise money for local charitable organizations.
4. Let Them Eat Art, July 13 // Historic Downtown Maplewood
Live art demonstrations by regional artists
Live music
Food & Drink
5. St. Louis World's Fare Heritage Festival, August 17-19 // Forest Park
Free admission
Live music & entertainment
Historical exhibitions
Artist Village
Food trucks
Food & drink tents
Carnival games & activities
6. TOCO Family Festival, August 25 & 26 // Jellystone Park, Eureka
Learn about STEM, Music, Art & Spanish
Interactive hands-on activities
Stories
Songs
Swimming
Games
Kids Club
Playground
Camping
2018 Theme: “Be a Superhero”
7. Festival of Nations, Dates TBD // Tower Grove Park
Free admission
Global corner
International food court
Family arts & crafts
Kids music workshop
Dance lessons
World religions
Sports & games from around the world
8. Japanese Festival, September 1-3 // Missouri Botanical Garden
Admission: $15 Adult (13 & older), $7 Children (3-12), $7 Garden members (free for member children 3-12)
Origami paper folding and other art
Dance
Food
Entertainment including Samurai Soul sword fighting & kimono fashion show
Traditional Japanese games
9. Eureka Days, September 7-9 // Lions Park, Eureka
Free admission
Free live entertainment
Free activities for kids in the Kid's corner
Parade (Saturday)
Bar & Beer garden
Artisan Fair
Eureka Lions Club Run for Sight: ½ mile, 3K walk, 5K run, 10K run (Saturday)
Knockerball (Friday & Saturday)
Carnival rides
$1 Carnival ride day (Sunday, noon-6pm)
Fireworks (Saturday)
10. LouFest, September 8-9 // Forest Park
Admission varies; Children 10 & under FREE with a ticketed adult
Music
Face painting
Food from the best local restaurants
Art
Open rain or shine!
