Are you a parent in St. Louis, MO? Well me too! We're in South County, so my suggestions will be based around that area. I have a future middle school boy so my list will also be biased there lol. This one is for the moms like me!
Whitecliff park is the hot spot of summer! A family pool pass quickly pays for itself for the daily swimmers, there's a playground, you can walk beautiful trails, and they'll be adding outdoor pickleball courts next summer.
Whitecliff Park
St. Louis is truly blessed to have a free zoo! It's always a fun time there, what kid can't find at least one of their favorite animals there?
St. Louis Zoo
Skyzone makes for a great summer outing on those days where is too hot to be in the sun but you still want the kiddos to be active.
Sky Zone Fenton
The science center and planetarium are awesome free options for kids as well. Plus they will often have cool events during the summer!
Programs & Events – Saint Louis Science Center
The St. Louis County Public Library has free summer reading challenges for kids (and adults!). You get a free book for signing up usually and once you finish the challenges you get entered into a raffle for a super cool prize!
STL Summer Adventure
Great hidden gem for the best ice cream you'll ever taste!
Clementine's Ice Cream | Nationwide Shipping
The YMCA has a lot of great youth sport programs they offer year round. Don't forget to check them out!
Youth Sports | First Coast YMCA
A classic fun summer activity. Don't forget to check out their calendar on their website for extra summer event schedules!
Grant's Farm
The Botanical Gardens always has something fun going on during summer time. Events can be a bit pricey, but worth it!
Missouri Botanical Garden
Cardinals games are classic St. Louis summer fun! Parking sucks though lol.
St. Louis Cardinals Schedule - MLB.com
I haven't been to see a St. Louis soccer game yet, but plan to get kiddo there this summer!
Matches | STL CITY SC
SLSO is an amazing night out for the whole family! They also usually do a free concert in Forest Park in the summer. Show up early and remember where u park because it's gonna be far away probably lol.
Event Calendar - St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Six Flags was the ultimate summer activity when I was a kid! I still love roller coasters!
Six Flags St. Louis
You can rent paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks at forest park definitely a fun time!
Big Muddy Adventures at the Boathouse: Home
Tower Grove Park has a fun splash pad that's free and they're always hosting awesome events during the summer! Festival of Nations is a can't miss!
Activities - Tower Grove Park
They have great soccer programs for kids during the summer and the school year!
St. Louis Scott Gallagher — Club Soccer in Saint Louis
Such a fun water park for kids! A bit pricey for non residents of Maryland Heights but worth it every now and then!
Aquaport
The Lodge is perfect for those early summer days where it's still rainy since they have an indoor pool as well.
