St. Louis Mom’s 2025 Summer Park Hop Series

School is out! Are you looking for a free way to entertain the kids while making new mom friends this summer? If so, join us for our Summer Park Hop Series! Check out the full rundown of where you can find us this summer and what we have planned for you and your family!

In the event of inclimate weather, cancellations will be posted on our social media.

Thank you to our sponsor, Rohan Woods School!

At Rohan Woods School, big futures begin in small classrooms. With just one class per age or grade level, their intentionally small size allows them to create a close-knit, nurturing environment where students thrive. Located in a family-friendly neighborhood in mid-county St. Louis, their school welcomes children as young as age 2 in their Early Childhood program and supports them through 6th grade. Discover the difference of an Early Childhood education designed to grow with your child. Schedule a private tour today to experience Rohan Woods School firsthand. 

Foss Swim School

Foss Swim School knows summer can be unpredictable, and that’s why they offer two flexible ways to make a splash this summer:

  • Swim Camps – These multi-day lessons pack in progress and confidence quickly.
  • Once-a-Week Lessons – A consistent weekly option for families who love a routine. FOSS now offers make-up lessons, so your family can
    keep swim lessons in the schedule, no matter what comes up.

Bonus for New Families: Enroll now and get 50% off your first enrollment for a limited time! Use code SUMMERFOSS50 to save today!

Foss will be at all our Summer Park Hops demonstrating water safety AND doing a sea monster craft with kiddos!

Millennium Park l Monday, June 9 l 3:30pm-5:00pm

Featured Park Hop #1 Activities

Join us at the large pavilion by the playground for playground time and splash pad access, creative music and movement, storytime, nature play, ice pops to cool off, and coffee for mom!

Miss Karly Dances

Miss Karly Dances provides a wide range of dance and music classes. Miss Karly Dances provides baby and caregiver, tykes and caregiver, tots, and adaptive classes for children, teens, and adults with all abilities. Don’t wait to check out Miss Karly Dances’ schedule.

WE PLAY, WE THRIVE

WE PLAY, WE THRIVE offers enriching class experiences for children incorporating interactive and open-ended learning experiences. These play-based classes are educator-led and designed with child development at the focus. You can find offerings both indoors and out with a range of activity types and age groups, including mixed-age groups, well suited for the entire family. Caregiver-accompanied classes offer a warm and supportive network for adults and children alike.

See all current offerings at weplaywethrive.com.

Dulce Pop STL

Dulce Pop offers locally made pops, perfect to cool you off this summer! Dulce Pop hand makes their treats with natural ingredients. Dulce Pop has gluten-free and dairy-free options as well for their allergy-friendly friends. Check out Dulce Pop STL to find them around STL or to book a cart for your next event.

Sweet Em's Coffee and Ice Cream

Sweet EM’s makes life a little sweeter. Their menu offers coffee, ice cream, baked goods and more- perfect for anyones’ sweet tooth. Check out Sweet EM’s signature menu.

Veteran's Tribute Park l Thursday, June 19 l 9:30am-11:00am

Featured Park Hop #2 Activities

Join us at the pavilion behind the swings for playground time and splash pad access, lots of sensory play, toy play, and ice pops to cool off!

Sense of Play

Sense of Play LLC specializes in sensory and art experiences designed to inspire creativity, exploration, and development in young children. We offer engaging sensory and art classes where kids and their grown ups can play, create, and learn in a supportive, hands-on environment. Each session is thoughtfully crafted to support cognitive, fine motor, and emotional growth through fun, age-appropriate activities.

In addition to our in-person classes, we also create custom sensory kits for at-home play. These kits are filled with themed, high-quality materials that encourage imaginative play, support sensory development, and provide screen-free entertainment for kids of all ages.

Whether in the classroom or at home, our mission is to spark joy, creativity, and meaningful connection through sensory play.

Dulce Pops STL

Dulce Pop offers locally made pops, perfect to cool you off this summer! Dulce Pop hand makes their treats with natural ingredients. Dulce Pop has gluten-free and dairy-free options as well for their allergy-friendly friends. Check out Dulce Pop STL to find them around STL or to book a cart for your next event.

Swap the Playroom

Are your kids bored with the same toys in their playroom? Book Swap the Playroom to spice up your playroom this summer. From bounce houses to water tables to climbing toys, Swap the Playroom will curb any boredom!

Shaw Park l Tuesday, July 8 l 9:30am-11:00am

Featured Park Hop #3 Activities

Join us at the pavilion by the treetop playground for playground time and splash pad access, a special magic show, kid-friendly photo booth with balloon backdrop, ice cream for the kiddos, and coffee for mom!

Bounce + Bash Co.

Bounce + Bash Co provides a magical experience to any event in the St. Louis area. Bounce + Bash Co offers a wide range of bounce houses, backdrops, and balloons. Book Bounce + Bash Co to take your upcoming party to the next level!

Glow Photo Booth

Glow Booth STL features your kiddos and teens with memorable captures to hold onto for a lifetime!  We specialize in attendant run and self-service photo booth options, champagne carts, and audio guestbooks.   Our goal is to make your party a memory for everyone to remember!  Let your guests leave with a fun digital photo memory, a printed photo memory, or an audio message to keep forever.  We make sure that every event is branded to your kiddos special theme and that every detail looks flawless!

Christopher the Magician

Be prepared to be captivated by Christopher Barker, a local St. Louis Magician. Check out Christopher Barker’s summer camp- perfect to learn the secrets behind spectacular tricks. Even better yet- make your next event magical.

Sweet Em's Coffee and Ice Cream

Sweet EM’s makes life a little sweeter. Their menu offers coffee, ice cream, baked goods and more- perfect for anyones’ sweet tooth. Check out Sweet EM’s signature menu.

Vlasis Park l Saturday, July 26 l 9:30am-11:00am

Join us at the pavilion for playground time and splash pad access, ice cream treats for all, mermaid themed sensory play, and bounce houses!

Featured Park Hop #4 Activities

Prairie Farms Dairy

We are so excited that Prairie Farms Dairy is providing free ice cream sandwich cookies for all park hop attendees! Happiness is July Ice Cream Month and Prairie Farms is proud to celebrate it with you by offering their delicious lineup of premium ice cream treats. Crispy, crunchy, sweet, and chocolatey snacks that scream summertime. Don’t wait for the ice cream truck, bring home your favorite ice cream sandwiches, cones, and bars today. They are made with natural ingredients and so many fun flavors that everyone loves. American made since 1938. Visit their ice cream landing page and enter for a weekly chance to win 20 free frozen treats from Prairie Farms!

Fun by the Bay

Fun by the Bay curates homemade, non-toxic, themed, dough kits. The best part is… the dough is long lasting! No more rock hard dough. From party favors to custom orders to a birthday party cart, you will find what you need at Fun by the Bay for your next event.

Becks Party Rentals

This mom-owned business is here to make sure the guests at your next party have the best time! Bounce houses are available for rent NOW!

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Danielle Sawyer
Danielle resides in O’Fallon with her husband Devon, two boys Harrison and Nolan, and three dogs! Danielle is a local Autism Teacher, who advocates for all abilities. Danielle and her son are both deaf/ hard of hearing— they’re a hearing aid/ cochlear implant household. Danielle’s hobbies include baking, riding four wheelers, exploring their property, sitting around a campfire, board games, and pinteresting crafts she most likely will never do! You can find The Sawyers at some of their favorite spots: Magic House, Big Joel’s Safari, and Indian Camp Creek!