Cabin fever? Moms don’t have time for that! Our Mom’s Guide to winter is THE resource all local moms need to survive this winter season! From indoor play spaces to winter events, sledding hills, snow day boredom busters, and more, we’ve got moms covered!
Play Street Museum
Barron Swim School
Your kids will have fun imagining and pretending in their town square or exploring the many interactive exhibits and kid’s activities in their educational play space. Adults are welcome to join in on the adventure, or sit back and relax while their children discover a world that is just their size in the interactive children’s museum. They offer playtime, birthday parties, special events, and a toy shop!
Barron’s “Building Skills For Life” mission is front and center at our swim school. The state-of-the-art facility has been designed for a learn-to-swim program for ages four months and up, from beginners to a recreational swim team. Barron’s exclusive curriculum will get children comfortable in and around the water and help them become strong swimmers. Our end goal for students who complete all of our levels is to be able to safely and fully participate in water activities for the rest of their lives. The pool area and water are warm at 90 degrees; no shivering here!
Yucandu Art Studio
Yucandu (pronounced yū-‘ken-dū) Art Studio was founded in 2003 upon the idea that everyone is creative. The name says it all: it’s art “Yucandu”.
Whether you are 5 or 95, whether you’re an experienced artist or have no experience at all, Yucandu can bring your creativity to life! Join us in the open studio, no appointment needed. And be sure to check out our art clubs, workshops, camps, parties and workshops, which are grades K thru 9th. A pre-school workshop series is soon to begin this early spring!
MADE for Kids
MADE for Kids is a makerspace, where imagination meets innovation. Through four dynamic areas children are empowered to explore, learn, and create!
Makers – Learn how to “Design small and build big” with giant building blocks, use a laser cutter to make a bookmark and explore real-life robotics!
Artists – Paint on a digital easel, create your own jigsaw puzzle, practice your still-life drawing skills and make clay creations.
Designers – Use your problem-solving skills to design a parachute that will float in a wind tube, bring your ideas to life using a 3D printer and design a rocket that you can test launch.
Entrepreneurs – Learn how to market the skills you have learned and start your own brilliant business.
The Magic House
At the Magic House, play isn’t just fun – it is the best way for your child to learn and practice new skills! See the magic of the world through your child’s eyes as they play their way through hundreds of interactive exhibits.
See the magic of the world through your child’s eyes as they explore nature in our outdoor exhibits, create masterpieces and new inventions in the STEAM lab, climb Jack’s Beanstalk, train like a St. Louis City Soccer player, and play in a child size town where kids can find their dream job in the Children’s Hospital or Pet Clinic or go shopping in The Market.
Enchanted Playroom
Enchanted Playroom is an indoor soft play recreation and party event center where your child will grow, develop, and socialize through imaginative play! Equipped with exciting and active play centers that will allow children to develop critical skills at a young age, they offer a safe place to have fun, develop social skills and grow through interaction with other children their age. Rather than being a drop-off center or preschool, Enchanted Playroom is a comfortable space for parents to sit and relax, catch up with friends, and meet up with other parents while their children play and have fun.
1155 Bryan Rd. O’Fallon, MO 63366
(636) 294-5210
Monday-Friday
9 AM – 4 PM
Saturday
9 AM – 3 PM
TotSpot Social
TotSpot Social is an indoor play place where kids can have fun and adults can relax. Every corner of the space was intentionally and carefully thought out to best serve babies, toddlers and parents alike. Conveniently located in the DeMun/Clayton neighborhood, the open-concept space is the perfect size — plenty of room for little ones to explore over 12 exciting play stations, yet cozy enough for parents to keep an eye on the fun. TotSpot will also have a baby care room, bathrooms with a changing table and toddler potty, and a cafe to grab a cup of coffee and toddler-approved snacks. Discover all our fantastic amenities and book your 2-hour play session today!
City Museum
The #1 Voted Family Attraction in the world is right here in St. Louis! This unique play space is perfect for all family members, no matter their age.
Tickets are $20 plus tax for visitors 3 years and older.
Thursdays 10 am – 5 pm | Fridays & Saturdays 10 am – 9 pm | Sundays 10 am – 5 pm
750 N 16th St, St. Louis, MO 63103
Crown Candy
While you’re downtown enjoying the sights, be sure to stop by Crown Candy for a step back in time. Crown Candy’s throwback decor is a nod to its roots, as it opened in 1913 and is still family-owned and operated. While Crown Candy is most known for its soda fountain desserts and candy, their lunches and dinners are yummy, as well. Check out their menu on their webpage.
Monday – Saturday 10:30 am – 5:00 pm | closed on Sundays
1401 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106
Flamingo Bowl
Flamingo Bowl is a unique art-deco bowling alley with sweeping views of Washington Avenue in downtown St. Louis. When you’re feeling cooped up this winter, bring the kids out for an afternoon of bowling fun!
Mon–Thurs 5:00pm – 1:30am | Friday–Sunday 3 pm – 3:00 am
After 8 pm, all guests must be 21+
1117 Washington Ave St. Louis, MO 63101
The Gateway Arch
How long has it been since you’ve taken in the breathtaking view of our city from atop the Gateway Arch? Spend time in the newly revamped museum, which depicts America’s history, then squeeze into the tram, which will take you 630 feet up to the observation area at the top of the Arch. Be sure to purchase your Tram tickets ahead of time.
Winter – Daily 9 am – 6 pm (the last tram leaves one hour before closing).
The park grounds are open from 5:00 am–11:00 pm year-round.
Many different packages are available. See the website for packages and pricing.
11 N. 4th St. #1810, St. Louis, MO 63102
Griot Black History Museum
The Griot Museum aims to gather, preserve, and share the stories, culture, and history of Black people, especially those with a connection to American History. They do this through the use of life-size wax figures, art, and artifacts to interpret the stories of African Americans. Their program contains an authentic slave cabin. They also offer puzzles, documentaries, and a model of part of a ship that replicates those used to transport Africans to America during the Slave Trade.
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
(last admission is at 4 pm)
2505 St. Louis Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63106
HealthWorks Children’s Museum
HealthWorks strives to inspire the community to make positive oral and overall health choices. Featuring the world’s largest fiberglass teeth, a pretend dental office, medical office and pharmacy, and many other interactive exhibits about the human body, entertain the entire family!
Thursdays and Saturdays from 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
1100 Macklind Ave Saint Louis, MO 63110
History Clubhouse at The Missouri History Museum
Learning history is a hands-on experience at the History Clubhouse, an interactive space specially designed for families. Explore downtown St. Louis, with re-creations of iconic buildings that stand up to 15 feet tall. Then take a trolley ride back in time to serve food at a café during the 1904 World’s Fair, pilot a steamboat on the Mississippi River, and playhouse in the ancient city of Cahokia. Dress up in period costumes, put on a puppet show, fish over the edge of a canoe, and so much more, all while experiencing local history.
Open Daily from 10 am – noon and 1 pm – 4 pm
5700 Lindell Blvd St. Louis, MO
Ikea Småland
Has not yet reopened since COVID.
A fun play space for potty-trained kids while their parents shop at Ikea.
1 IKEA Way, St Louis, MO
Inside the Economy Museum
You are never too young to learn about our nation’s economy. Kids of all ages will enjoy the interactive displays, games, and videos. The Economy Museum is inside the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, which is one of twelve Reserve banks making up the nation’s central bank. The best part of all? Learning about the economy here is FREE!
Monday – Friday | 9 am – 3 pm
National Blues Museum
The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility educates guests in an entertaining environment that includes high impact technology-driven experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, artifact-driven exhibits, and robust public programming.
Open daily | 10 am – 4 pm
Adults (18 years and older) – $15, Seniors Over 65 – $12, College students and children ages 5-17 – $10, Children under 5 – FREE)
615 Washington Ave, St. Louis, MO 63101
Putt Shack
“Play their fun, tech-infused mini golf, perfect for everyone from pairs to parties in unique event spaces. After you work up an appetite, their passionate chefs and bartenders will tantalize your taste buds with flavors from around the globe. Newly opened at The City Foundry.”
Sunday through Wednesday from 11 am – midnight |Thursday – Saturday from 11 am – 1 am
3730 Foundry Way Suite 100, St. Louis, MO 63110
Sandbox VR
“Immerse yourself in Sandbox VR’s futuristic virtual reality experience, featuring real-time motion capture technology, the latest generation of VR headsets, and 4 private holodecks, each hosting up to six guests!
Players will get to choose from 6 different immersive VR worlds to explore with their team- ranging from defeating zombies in a haunted mansion to completing a family-friendly StarTrek space mission.”
3730 Foundry Way #114, St. Louis, MO 63110
The Selfie Room
“Our mission is simple – bring people together by taking photos with fun, whimsical backdrops. With multiple rooms with different themes, you will leave with a photo album unlike any other!”
Monday through Thursday 3 pm – 8 pm | Friday 3 pm – 9 pm | Saturday noon – 9 pm | Sunday noon – 8 pm
1424 Washington Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63103
South Broadway Art Project
South Broadway Art Project is a creative spot for kids, teens, and adults. Here, you will be inspired to paint pottery, work with clay, sew, and fashion design.
Wednesday – Thursday from 11 am – 9 pm | Friday – Saturday from 11 am – 10 pm | Sunday from 11 am – 5 pm
Gap Girls Club STL
An apprenticeship project to empower girls ages 12-18 through the arts.
3816 S. Broadway St., St. Louis, MO 63118
Start with Art STL
Helping young children discover their creative process through open ended, playful, and developmentally appropriate art facilitation.
Find the calendar of events here!
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Advanced ticket purchase is strongly recommended.
St. Louis has an aquarium to explore! You will see everything from alligator snapping turtles to zebra sharks, have an unforgettable otter encounter, along with other animal experiences. Explore the interactive galleries and aquarium exhibits. Pre-purchasing tickets online will ensure you don’t have a long wait, though tickets sell out fast, so plan ahead. In addition to the aquarium, St. Louis now has a 200-foot tall observation wheel where you can enjoy 360-degree views of the St. Louis skyline. Gondolas are climate controlled, which makes this a fun way to see the city, any time of the year! Near the St. Louis wheel is a brand new mini-golf course that is ADA accessible. There is also a Carousel, a Ropes Course, and as a throwback to the 1904 World’s Fair, a Mirror Maze.
Sunday – Thursday 9 am – 5 pm | Friday – Saturday 9 am – 8 pm
201 South 18th Street St. Louis, MO 63103
St. Louis Science Center
The Saint Louis Science Center boasts a science museum and planetarium. Also, it hosts a variety of rotating exhibits, has a play area for younger kids, and an IMAX theater.
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday 11 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday CLOSED
Admission is free; however, they do have ticketed activities and events throughout the center.
5050 Oakland Ave, St. Louis, MO 63110
Hartford Coffee Company
Located in South Tower Grove Park, this charming establishment has coffee and bakery items, but also kid-friendly menu items like goldfish and animal crackers! While adults sip coffee and utilize free wifi, kids can play in the adorable play space.
Open Daily 7 am – 6 pm.
3974 Hartford Street Saint Louis, MO 63116
All American Gymnastics and Super Ninja
All American Gymnastics believes in building confidence and character, along with inspiring an active lifestyle. They host a wide array of playtime experiences such as Family Playtimes, FunDays, Activity Nights, Ninja Nights, and Nerf Nights. You need to register online at least 48 hours in advance, and they don’t take walk-ins on the day of the event.
Pricing and hours vary depending on the activity.
10449 Midwest Industrial Drive, St. Louis, MO 63132
Baked T’s
Baked T’s is a custom t-shirt design studio in the historic Delmar Loop. In addition to online and group orders, the shop can make shirts while-you-wait, using their own artwork or artwork that you provide. The standard design time is 15 minutes, and you can design t-shirts or sweatshirts. Bring your kids to create their own shirts, and enjoy exploring The Loop while you wait. You can even make a shirt for your dog! Wait Time is conveniently displayed on their website, so you know before you go how busy they are. As a bonus, a portion of their proceeds goes to local area charities.
Monday – Friday noon -7pm | Saturday 11am-7pm | Sunday noon-5pm
Pricing depends on the number of images and the type of shirt chosen.
6368 Delmar in The Loop St. Louis, MO 6313
Center of Clayton Indoor Pool
Enjoy swimming at the Center of Clayton’s indoor pool this winter. It has a water slide, a lazy river, a vortex, and lap lanes. There is also a toddler play area for the little ones.
The open swim calendar is extensive; you can view it on their website.
50 Gay Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105
The Heights
Come visit The Heights, which is a community center in Richmond Heights. Join their Open Swims where you can slide down a two-story water slide, float along the lazy river, or spin around in the vortex. For the younger kids, there is a Children’s Play Area.
Monday – Friday 5:30 am – 7:30 pm | Saturday + Sunday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, MO 63117
Historic Aircraft Restoration Museum
Located at the Creve Coeur Airport in Maryland Heights, over 50 antique airplanes are available to get up close and personal with. There are even a few guests can explore inside!
Hours vary based on time of year.
The price for adults is $10, kids 5 to 12 years old are $5, kids under 5 are free.
3127 Creve Coeur Mill Road, Maryland Heights Missouri 63146
The Magic House
A unique play space that has everything from a pretend kid-sized town, water play, art space, baby play area, and more!
Tuesday – Friday 10:30 am – 5 pm | Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm | Sunday 10:30 – 5 pm
516 S. Kirkwood Road St. Louis, MO 63122
Magic House @ MADE
The Magic House MADE for Kids, an extension of the Magic House, is an interactive makerspace for kids and their families. Activities include digital easel painting, clay sculpting, 3D printer design, laser cutter design, robot and circuit building, and rocket launching. Come enrich your kids and watch their imaginations ignite!
General admission is $5.00 (ages one and above).
Active-duty U.S. military and their immediate family members (military ID holder and five immediate family members) receive FREE admission.
Foster families receive FREE admission with proof of a current foster home license.
Tuesday – Friday 10:30 am – 5 pm | Saturday 9:30 am – 5 pm | Sunday 10:30 am – 5 pm
5127 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108
Magic Mini Golf
The most fun indoor mini golf, shuffleboard, and ferris wheel in St. Louis! You’ll enjoy 18 holes of indoor mini golf, two full-size indoor shuffleboard courts, an indoor ferris wheel, pinball and basketball arcade games, and also food and a full bar!
Mini Golf: Adults $12 | Kids 12 and under: $8
Shuffleboard: $15 per person per hour or $40 per hour for a whole lane (up to 4 people)
Ferris Wheel: $10
Parking is behind the Moonrise Hotel across the street.
Monday – Wednesday: 3 pm – 1:30 am
Thursday – Sunday: 11 am – 1:30 am
After 9 pm, all guests must be over 21
Miss Kelly’s Gym
Reservations strongly encouraged.
Miss Kelly’s Gym is a local, family-owned gymnastics studio. Their Open Gym times give kids a fun and safe way to explore gymnastics in a supervised environment.
See website for most current winter hours.
Pin-Up Bowl
Pin-Up Bowl is a bowling alley and lounge in the Delmar Loop. They have an expansive menu that offers appetizers, pizzas, and sandwiches. Reservations are recommended, but even if you walk-in, they will always be able to find you a lane, and with their food and drink offerings, the wait will go quickly!
Monday 9 pm – 3 am | Tuesday – Thursday 3 pm – 3 am | Friday -Saturday noon – 3 am | Sunday 7 pm – 3 am
6191 Delmar St. Louis, MO 63122
That Painting Spot
That Painting Spot is a studio where you can paint your own pottery or canvas. They encourage walk-ins, but groups of 6 or more are encouraged to call ahead. Pottery pieces are fired and glazed and available within a week. Canvas paintings can go home with you that same day.
Sunday – noon-5pm | Monday – 11 am – 6 pm | Tuesday -CLOSED | Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm | Thursday noon – 8pm | Friday 11 am – 8pm | Saturday noon – 7 pm
Pricing varies depending upon the pieces selected to paint.
Pottery Hollow
As you enter Pottery Hollow, you are inspired by the kid-friendly decor created to inspire whimsy and imagination. As the story goes, a potter lived in a magical forest and created stunning ceramic pieces. He had pottery fairies to paint them, yet they were so small that they couldn’t do all of the whimsical pieces the Potter created. He stored his pottery deep in the forest as he waited for an apprentice to help him and his fairies. So, the Potter needs YOU to help him! Come pick your own unique piece of his pottery, choose from a wide selection of colorful paints, and paint away! Leave your creation, and within a week, it will be fired and glazed, and ready for you to take home.
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm | Friday 10 am – 8 pm | Saturday 9 am – 7 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Bird-watching, nature observing, a 3,000-gallon aquarium, treehouse, and various native wildlife exhibits are a unique way to stay warm, while still engaging with nature.
Open Tuesday through Saturday, 8 AM to 5 PM.
11715 Cragwold Rd., Kirkwood, MO 63122
Rockin’ Jump Shrewsbury
So much more than a trampoline park! Rockin’ Jump also boasts a dodgeball arena, Slam Dunk Zone, and a Ninja Course! Designated jump times for kids 6 and under and even nighttime events round out this fun activity park.
Pricing varies based on time and event.
7375 Watson Road Shrewsbury, MO 63119
St. Louis Gym
St. Louis Gym is the oldest private gymnastics club in St. Louis with an emphasis on FUN. Learning through play and while having fun is one of the most effective ways to embrace a passion. St. Louis Gym offers Open Play times for little ones to kickstart their love of gymnastics and fitness. Check their website for dates and times.
Teleo Coffee
This new, cute little coffee shop is the perfect getaway on a chilly morning! Moms and kids both will enjoy this quaint space. Plenty of spots for moms to chill and kids to play! “Teleo strives to be a coffee shop that goes towards something greater. We seek to love our neighbors by empowering and supporting the people and places of St. Louis through creating a space for people to feel known and loved, and intentionally choosing products that go directly back into supporting the St. Louis community.”
Monday – Saturday from 6 am – 3 pm
132 W Monroe Ave., Kirkwood, MO 63122
TotSpot Social
TotSpot Social is an indoor play place where kids can have fun and adults can relax. Every corner of the space was intentionally and carefully thought out to best serve babies, toddlers and parents alike. Conveniently located in the DeMun/Clayton neighborhood, the open-concept space is the perfect size — plenty of room for little ones to explore over 12 exciting play stations, yet cozy enough for parents to keep an eye on the fun. TotSpot will also have a baby care room, bathrooms with a changing table and toddler potty, and a cafe to grab a cup of coffee and toddler-approved snacks. Discover all our fantastic amenities and book your 2-hour play session today!
6451 Clayton Road, St. Louis, MO 63117
Tropicana Lanes
Tropicana Lanes is a landmark in Clayton. There are 52 lanes to ensure less wait time. With pool tables, an arcade, and electronic dartboards, there is something for everyone to do.
Sunday through Wednesday 10 am – 11 pm | Thursday 10 am – midnight | Friday and Saturday 10 am – 1 am
Upper Limits
Do you feel like the kids are climbing the walls? Well, then bring them to Upper Limits, where that sort of energy and athleticism is encouraged! Upper Limits has large arches and bouldering areas. For the younger kids, climb in the Wacky Walls area at the Chesterfield location, which boasts 19 Auto Belays.
Monday- Friday 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday 10 am – 8 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Yucandu Art Studio
YuCanDu Art Studio sparks creativity in people of all ages. Create a masterpiece with a plethora of fine-art materials such as buttons, beads, paints, paper, and vintage items. The Open Studio encourages walk-ins, seven days a week.
Wednesday – Saturday 10 am – 6 pm | Sunday noon – 4 pm
America’s Incredible Pizza Company
Go-Karts, bumper cars, laser tag, mini bowling, XD theater, games, roller coaster simulator, and more entertain all in your family!
Pricing varies based on activity.
5254 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126
Arnold Recreation Center Indoor Pool
Indoor swimming is always fun when it’s cold outside. With a two-story slide, a kid’s play area, and a lazy river, the Arnold Recreation Center is a great place to burn off energy. Open swim times vary, so check their website for the current schedule.
1695 Missouri State Road Arnold, MO 63010
Barron Gymnastics
Barron Gymnastics offers an Open Gym opportunity to help beat those winter blues! Kids have the chance to try out the beams, bars, vault, spring floors, foam pits, trampolines, and rope climbing. The Open Gym schedule is available on their website.
Pre-registration is required.
5411 Jedmed Court, St. Louis, MO 63129
Concord Bowl and Recreation Complex
Concord Bowl and Recreation Complex is a 32 lane bowling facility with a full-service bar and cafe. Bring your kids for a fun day of bowling!
Monday 1 pm – 11 pm | Tuesday – Thursday 11 am – midnight | Friday 11 am – 1 am | Sunday 11 am – 11 pm
11801 Tesson Ferry Rd St. Louis, MO 63128
Glazed and Confused
Glazed and Confused is a paint your own pottery studio that is fun for all ages. No appointments are necessary, so drop in and unleash your creativity!
Monday – Closed | Tuesday & Wednesday 11am – 6pm | Thursday through Saturday 11 am – 7 pm | Sunday noon – 4 pm
4587 Chestnut Park Plaza St. Louis, MO 63129
Grandma’s Playroom
Kids can play independently or with friends while parents monitor free play from a lounge with free WiFi and television. Grandma’s Playroom boasts a play kitchen, train tables, Hot Wheels tracks, flower garden, play store, and more!
$12 per child / $10 for additional siblings for unlimited play
Monday through Thursday 9 – 4 pm | Friday 9 am – 3 pm | Saturdays + Sundays closed for parties
(Hours are subject to change, call ahead)
9981 Lin Ferry St. Louis, MO 63123
Monkey Joe’s
Giant inflatables keep kids of all ages entertained and provide a great workout.
Monday through Wednesday 10 am – 6:30 pm | Thursday 10 am – 5 pm | Friday & Saturday 10 am – 7:30 pm | Sunday 11 am – 6:30 pm
9061 Watson Road St. Louis, MO 63126
RiverChase Aquatics
RiverChase provides splish-splashing fun with their indoor pool. Slide down the tube slide, spin around in the whirlpool, and enjoy a shallow toddler pool.
Open Swim: Monday through Friday 4 – 7:30 pm | Saturday noon – 7:30 pm | Sunday noon to 5:30 pm
990 Horan Drive Fenton, MO 63026
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
So much more than a trampoline park! Urban Air features Sky Rider indoor coaster, ropes courses, climbing walls, warrior course, and SO many trampolines.
Prices and hours vary based on the day and ticket type.
10990 Sunset Hills Plaza, St. Louis, MO 63127
Victory Raceway
Victory Raceway is an indoor go-kart facility offering races on a first-come, first-serve basis. Racers must be a minimum of 6-years old, and at least 50-inches tall. Each person drives their own kart, and must also wear close-toed shoes.
8800 Watson Road, St Louis, MO 63119
We Rock The Spectrum
Capacity is limited. Please call ahead for reservations.
We Rock The Spectrum is all about inclusion, play, and socialization opportunities for kids, their parents, siblings, and friends. Suspended equipment, trampolines, crash mats, sensory-based toys, and more are perfect for ALL kids, no matter their abilities.
Hours vary depending on location
Open play is $14 per child, $12 per additional sibling. Frequency pass memberships available.
2075 Bentley Plaza Drive, Fenton, MO
Amp Up Action Park
Reservations available, not required.
High-energy activities such as elevated ropes course, axe-throwing, go-karts, laser tag, virtual reality, and human hamster balls provide unique experiences for all.
Prices vary based on activities.
13901 Manchester Rd. Town & Country, MO 63011
Bounce U
If you can walk, you can bounce on Bounce U’s gigantic inflatables! Specializing in unforgettable birthday parties, Bounce U also features open play times so kids can burn off energy and get some much-needed exercise.
Prices vary based on day and time.
17365 Edison Ave Chesterfield, MO 63005
Build-A-Bear Adventure
Not only the ultimate party destination, but also a fun place to bring your kids to play! In addition to their Build-A-Bear Workshop, you’ll find a Fun Zone arcade with selfie rooms and games! Call to inquire about their weekday adventures.
Prices vary.
17353 Edison Ave Chesterfield, MO 63005
Butterfly House
Closed for annual maintenance January 2024, will reopen January 27, 2024.
Reserving Tickets is Recommended
Faust Park is home to the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House, which creates a natural habitat for butterflies. While you’re there, visit the tropical conservatory to walk among the butterflies. You will also see the Small Wonders living exhibit, and Butterflies of the World to learn about the diversity of butterflies. For the little ones, the Butterfly House offers Caterpillar Corner, and the Exploration Station play areas. Finally, in the theater, enjoy watching The Butterfly Effect and learn more about these gorgeous creatures.
Wednesday – Sunday 10 am-4 pm (last entry at 3 pm)
15193 Olive Blvd. Chesterfield, MO 63017
Code Ninjas
Create: Fun and Flexible Coding
This event exposes your children to coding and building video games. They can work at their own pace to learn coding, robotics, and problem-solving. Kids will advance from white to black belts. Drop-in during weeknight and weekend student hours.
Center hours: Monday – Thursday 1 pm – 7:30 pm
16747 Main Street, Wildwood, MO 63040
Des Peres Lodge
The Lodge offers a unique indoor swimming experience to keep you splashing all winter long. Their wave pool doubles as a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool. It also has a zero-degree entry as well as tubes and floats. There is a toddler pool with fountains and spouts. Adventurous swimmers can slide down a giant flume slide. Open swim times vary, so check their website to plan your aquatic adventure!
Open swim schedule varies – check here.
Members and children 2 and under are free. Active duty military (with ID) are $7. Residents ages 3 and up are $7. Non-residents ages 3 and up are $10.
1050 Des Peres Road Des Peres, MO 63131
Frisco Train Store
Frisco’s huge play area is full of multiple train tables, with tunnels, bridges, and of course, TRAINS. They also have a large wooden kitchen play area.
Monday – CLOSED | Tuesday through Saturday 10 am – 5 pm | Sunday noon – 5pm
24 Front Street Valley Park, MO 63088
Go Play!
New indoor playground and party place! Their cornerstones are cleanliness, service, and FUN!
Two play times daily!
8 am – 1 pm | 2 pm – 7 pm
$18 per child, Adults are always free!
140 Long Road Suite 108, Chesterfield, MO 63017
HI-NRG Gymnastix
Hi-NRG offers a fun, safe environment for kids to be active while learning essential skills. Their Open Gyms are a great place for your kids to have fun while exploring their equipment in a supervised setting. Check out their website for details!
140 Long Road, Suite 121, Chesterfield, MO 63005
17732 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005
54 The Legends Parkway, Eureka, MO 63025
Lone Elk Park
Drive-through wildlife management area. Here you can see deer, elk, bison, turkeys, and more. There are trails available, as well.
Opens at 8 am in the winter and closes at sunset.
1 Lone Elk Park Road, Valley Park, MO
Main Event
Your family’s headquarters for fun and entertainment! You can bowl, play video games, or watch sports on a giant screen.
Sunday – Friday from 11 am – midnight | Saturday from 9 am – midnight
17027 North Outer 40 Road, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Maryland Heights Community Center
The Maryland Heights Community Center offers an indoor swimming experience like no other. They have a zip line, climbing wall, kids’ area, a four-foot drop slide, lap lanes, and more. For information and pool hours, check their website.
Museum of Transportation
See all the things that GO at the Museum of Transportation! Trains, cars, even a streetcar grace this fun museum. They also host a Creation Station play area, with set playtimes.
Museum hours and Creation Station sessions
2933 Barrett Station Rd St. Louis, MO 63122
Myseum
Myseum is great for anytime general admission, birthday parties, field trips, and private events Their exhibits are unique, highly interactive, and above all FUN.
283 Lamp + Lantern Village, Town + Country, MO 63017
The Pointe at Ballwin Commons
The Ballwin Pointe has a fun indoor pool area including a slide, splash playground, lazy river, and a vortex in addition to having lap lanes.
#1 Ballwin Commons Circle Ballwin, MO 63021
Pottery Hollow
As you enter Pottery Hollow, you are inspired by the kid-friendly decor created to inspire whimsy and imagination. As the story goes, a potter lived in a magical forest and created stunning ceramic pieces. He had pottery fairies to paint them, yet they were so small that they couldn’t do all of the whimsical pieces the Potter created. He stored his pottery deep in the forest as he waited for an apprentice to help him and his fairies. So, the Potter needs YOU to help him! Come pick your own unique piece of his pottery, choose from a wide selection of colorful paints, and paint away! Leave your creation, and within a week, it will be fired and glazed, and ready for you to take home.
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm | Friday 10 am – 8 pm | Saturday 9 am – 7 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Selfie WRLD St. Louis
A fun, interactive selfie museum experience. Their creative rooms include animal prints, swings, bright colors, and other fun themes.
Sunday noon – 6 pm | Monday – Thursday 1 – 7 pm | Friday 1 – 8 pm | Saturday 11 am – 8 pm
18521 Outlet Blvd., Suite 704, Chesterfield, MO 63005
Sky Zone (formerly Defy / Flying Spider)
The ultimate trampoline experience! Plus, a ninja warrior course, extreme dodgeball, AirDunk, SlackLine, trapeze, foam pits, and places to practice your aerial tricks.
Monday – Thursday 9 am – 9 pm | Friday + Saturday 9 am – 10 pm | Sunday 9 am – 9 pm
14820 Manchester Rd. Ballwin, MO 63011
Slick City Action Park
Fast as Friction! Slick City is the NEW, fun-filled, family action park featuring indoor slides, air courts, birthday parties, and more!
Monday – Thursday from 1 – 8 pm | Friday from 1 – 9 pm | Saturday from 10 am – 9 pm | Sunday 11 am – 8 pm
17379 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO 63005
St. Louis Carousel
The St. Louis Carousel is located in Chesterfield, Missouri, at Faust Park. This indoor carousel dates back to the 1920s with hand-carved horses and deer. St. Louis Carousel also boasts a gift shop.
Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 4:30 pm | Saturday & Sunday 10 am – 4 pm (last ride at 3:30)
15189 Olive Boulevard, Chesterfield, MO 63376
Team Central Gymnastics Academy
Advanced registration required for Open Gym
Team Central is a non-profit gym focused on helping all children, even those with developmental delays and physical challenges, to foster a healthy lifestyle and a love for gymnastics. They offer Daytime Playtimes for little ones to explore, socialize, and enhance their gross motor skills. Also, there are Open Gym times for older kids, as well. Information and schedules are on their website.
2875 Metro Boulevard, Maryland Heights, MO 63043
Top Golf
Top Golf offers a unique golfing experience for both kids and adults. It has over 100 climate-controlled hitting bays, which makes it an ideal year-round family activity. Each hitting bay allows you to hit micro-chipped golf balls into large targets. Each player purchases a $5 membership card, which enables their score to to be tracked. Bays are rented by the hour, not per person, and each bay can accommodate up to six golfers. At Top Golf, you will also find a full-service restaurant and bar.
Monday through Thursday 10 am – 11 pm | Friday & Saturday 10 am – midnight | Sunday 10 am – 11 pm
16851 N Outer 40 Road Chesterfield, MO 63005
Ultimate Ninjas
If you are looking for a place to burn off excess energy, Ultimate Ninjas is the place. They offer American Ninja style obstacle and agility courses.
Open Play : Monday & Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 pm | Thursday 7:30 – 8:30 pm (adult only) | Saturday 10 am – 11 am & 11:30 – 12:30 | Sunday 10:30 – 11:30 am & noon – 1:00 pm
140 Long Road, Suite 130 Chesterfield, MO 63005
Upper Limits
Do you feel like the kids are climbing the walls? Well, then bring them to Upper Limits, where that sort of energy and athleticism is encouraged! Upper Limits has large arches and bouldering areas. For the younger kids, climb in the Wacky Walls area at the Chesterfield location, which boasts 19 Auto Belays.
Monday – Friday 11 am – 10 pm | Saturday 10 am – 8 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Pricing varies.
17375 Edison Avenue Chesterfield, MO 63005
Your Village
A supportive, inclusive space for expectant and new families to find support, community, play, education, health, and wellness.
Our Play Village is in an indoor play space where imagination knows no bounds! Children can step into a world filled with laughter, adventure and endless opportunities for them to play, learn and grow. Featuring a pretend market, doctor’s office, veterinarian and cafe, Play Village offers a haven for children to unleash their creativity, make new friends and utilize their imagination playground. We even have a safe space for your littlest ones to play.
The Play Village is open Tuesday – Friday from 9 am – 1 pm
82 Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Challenger Learning Center of St. Louis
At the Challenger Learning Center, you will begin as a group with a briefing on the current mission. Then you will split up for two different interactive displays. One will learn in a mission control room used to monitor the space station crew and make decisions about the mission. The other will get to experience a space station where specialists communicate with Mission Control, navigate, do experiments, and help the crew. You will be able to “travel” to space in a unique space transporter.
Reservations are required for the two-hour experiences. Check out their website for more information.
Simply Positive Play
The mission of Simple Positive Play is to help facilitate playful experiences for young people and their families while also promoting an engaged and informed community.
We do this by collaborating with local organizations who share similar goals so we can maximize access to resources. The establishment of a stronger network of family resources will assist with the social and emotional development of youth in the area in addition to providing opportunities for artistic expression, community socialization and fun.
Art Gecko Studio
A local art studio run by “a mother-daughter team who loves art! Art Gecko Studio is a place where young, old and everyone in between can come experience the joy of making art. We have created a space where imagination, inspiration, and relaxation come together. It’s where clients can become their own artist. Art Gecko Studio is a place where you can learn art techniques and fundamentals or just have an incredible time being creative. Let us help you on your journey, and unleash the artist you have with in.”
Sunday – closed | Monday – closed | Tuesday + Wednesday noon – 5:30 pm | Thursday + Friday 10 am – 6:30 pm | Saturday – open for events and parties
102 South Vine Street, O’Fallon, IL 62269
Blossom Play Cafe
“An indoor place for parents and their toddlers to connect. Blossom Play Cafe was created to encourage PLAY for young children, build community, and support families as they experience parenting together. It is a unique combination of a coffeehouse, a wonderful play environment for children to explore, and a premier party venue.”
Reservations Required.
Don’t forget socks!
Open Play is $10 + tax per child 6 months to 6 years old | One free adult per paying child
Camelot Bowl
Camelot Bowl has been a fixture in Collinsville for over 100 years. It is family owned and operated and has been in the family for five generations. It is a 32-lane alley complete with an arcade.
Monday – Thursday noon – 11 pm | Friday 4 pm – 11 pm | Saturday noon – 11 pm | Sunday 2 pm – 5 pm
Pricing varies, see the website for more information.
801 Beltline Road, Collinsville, IL 62234
Courage & Grace DIY Art Studio
A local area art studio that hosts workshops and events, as well as offers takeaway kits so you can let your creative flair flow at home! In addition to hosting events for the 18+ crowd, Courage & Grace also offers mini-makers workshops for kids.
300 West State Street, O’Fallon, IL 62269
Edwardsville Children’s Museum
At the Children’s Museum of Edwardsville, their mission is “to stimulate curiosity and cultivate learning at the age of wonder.” Exhibits include a makerspace, an animal hospital, a market, a credit union, a cafe, an art studio, a post office, a schoolroom, and a hospital.
Monday – Tuesday 9:30am-2pm | Wednesday – closed | Thursday 9:30 am – 2 pm | Friday 9:30am-5:00pm | Saturday 9:30 – 2:30 pm | closed on Sunday
The Edge
The Edge is an entertainment complex in Belleville, Illinois. Here, your kids will burn off all of their energy driving go-karts, experiencing virtual reality, driving bumper cars, bowling, discovering laser rock, and watching movies. There is something for everyone at The Edge!
Hours and pricing are dependent upon the activities you select.
701 South Belt West, Belleville, IL 62220
Edison’s Entertainment Complex
Edison’s Entertainment Complex in Edwardsville, Illinois, is a fun place for the whole family. It offers boutique bowling, laser tag, and a massive arcade. You will also enjoy its full-service restaurant.
Sunday 11am-9pm | Monday – closed | Tuesday & Wednesday 3pm-10pm | Thursday 3pm-12am | Friday 11am-12am | Saturday 11am-12am
National Great Rivers Museum
“The 12,000-square foot National Great Rivers Museum is located on the Meeting of the Great Rivers National Scenic Byway at the Melvin Price Locks and Dam #26. This museum is dedicated to telling the story of the people, nature, and wildlife that have shaped the mighty river throughout history. The museum is packed with 20 highly interactive and computer animated exhibits that illustrate the impact of the Mississippi River on people and the region.”
Open Daily from 9 am – 5 pm
2 Lock and Dam Way, East Alton, IL 62024
The Greater St. Louis Air and Space Museum
Come witness history with this collection of artifacts:
- Flight film of aircraft built by McDonnell Aircraft & McDonnell Douglas.
- Thousands of historical aircraft photos and films covering St. Louis aerospace history.
- A World War II instrument flight trainer.
- A replica of the cockpit of Lindbergh’s Spirit of St. Louis Aircraft.
- An F-4 cockpit.
- A Lockheed JetStar once owned by Howard Hughes.
- Astronaut flight suits used by Gordon Cooper and Gus Grissom.
Friday + Saturday from 10 am – 4 pm
2300 Vector Drive, Cahokia, IL 62206
McKendree Metro Rec Plex
The McKendree Metro Rec Plex offers various kids activities from swimming to skating, as well as hosting special programs for their members. See their website for updates!
Midwest Twisters
Kids out of school? Want them out of the house? Midwest Twisters is a high-energy gymnastics studio with open gym times whenever the O’Fallon schools have a day off. These open gyms are geared toward kids ages 5-15. Four-year-olds may attend if accompanied by an adult.
SEE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES
Pottery Hollow
As you enter Pottery Hollow, you are inspired by the kid-friendly decor created to inspire whimsy and imagination. As the story goes, a potter lived in a magical forest and created stunning ceramic pieces. He had pottery fairies to paint them, yet they were so small that they couldn’t do all of the whimsical pieces the Potter created. He stored his pottery deep in the forest as he waited for an apprentice to help him and his fairies. So, the Potter needs YOU to help him! Come pick your own unique piece of his pottery, choose from a wide selection of colorful paints, and paint away! Leave your project, and within a week, it will be fired and glazed, and ready for you to take home.
Monday – Thursday from 10 am – 7 pm | Friday 10 am – 8 pm | Saturday 9 am – 7 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
Skate City Fun Spot
Fun Spot Skating is a premier roller skating facility. They host open skates throughout the week for various ages, creating a safe place for novices to learn. Rollerskating is an awesome family-friendly activity, so lace up your skates today!
Hours and pricing vary. See their website for further information.
Urban Air Adventure Park
So much more than a trampoline park! Urban Air features Sky Rider indoor coaster, ropes courses, climbing walls, warrior course, and SO many trampolines.
Prices and hours vary based on the day and ticket type.
67 Ludwig Drive Fairview Heights, IL 62208
Bowlero
Bowlero is so much more than just a state-of-the-art bowling alley. Spend time playing in the arcade, have a blast in the laser tag arena, play billiards, or relax by their indoor fire pit.
Sunday noon – 10 pm | Monday – Thursday from 5 – 11 pm | Friday 5 pm – 1 am | Saturday noon – 1 am
Candle Fusion
At Candle Fusion, kids and adults will enjoy creating custom candles. Choose from one of their many scents, or create your own signature scent at their candle “Bar.” In addition to candles, you can create room sprays, body mists, and spa salts. Walk-ins are welcome.
Monday CLOSED | Tuesday through Thursday 11 am – 5 pm | Friday 11 am – 6 pm | Saturday 11 am – 7 pm | Sunday noon – 5pm
Code Ninjas
Create: Fun and Flexible Coding
This event exposes your children (ages 7 – 14) to coding and building video games. They can work at their own pace to learn coding, robotics, and problem-solving. Kids will advance from white to black belts. Drop-in during weeknight and weekend student hours.
Center hours: Monday – Friday 1 pm – 7:30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
Student hours: Monday – Friday 3:30pm – 7:30 pm, Saturday 10 am – 2 pm
2955 Highway K, O’Fallon, MO 63368
Great Skate Roller Rink
Great Skate Roller Rink offers a fun place to get your skate on! Regular weekend hours are set for open skating, and select weekday dates are added during school breaks and holidays.
Hours vary. See website.
130 Boone Hills Drive St. Peters, MO 63376
Kokomo Joe’s
Escape rooms, Go-Karts, laser tag, inflatables, bumper cars, a carousel, arcade, mini-bowling, a laser maze, and more keep everyone in your family entertained!
Prices vary based on activity.
Sunday – Thursday 11 am – 8 pm | Friday 11 am – 11 pm | Saturday 10 am – 11 pm
O’Fallon’s Natatorium Indoor Aquatic Center
Boasting interactive water features, kids will enjoy splashing around in the O’Fallon Natatorium indoor pool. The pool also has water slides, a lazy river, vortex, and water play structures. Check their website for more information.
Play Street Museum
This interactive children’s museum is purposefully designed to encourage a young child’s sense of independence, exploration, and creativity.
By narrowing the focus of their museums to the interests and imaginations of children eight and under, young explorers will discover educational exhibits and activities in a world crafted just for them.
Because of their deliberate and manageable scale, children can self navigate throughout the museum to engage deeply in activities that they are most interested in and passionate about.
Admission is $13 for ages 1-8 years old. Children younger or older are free if accompanied by a paying sibling. Adults are $5.
Monday – Friday from 9 am – 5 pm (reservations NOT required during the week)
Evenings, weekends, and special events are RESERVATION ONLY.
Playtime Arcade and Bar
Playtime Party Center is a large entertainment center for kids of all ages! They have axe-throwing, laser tag, mini-bowling, a virtual rock wall, a massive arcade, and a playground and inflatable kids area. They also have an onsite restaurant and bar. You can easily spend an entire afternoon playing here!
Pricing varies based on activites.
Pottery Hollow
As you enter Pottery Hollow, you are inspired by the kid-friendly decor created to inspire whimsy and imagination. As the story goes, a potter lived in a magical forest and created stunning ceramic pieces. He had pottery fairies to paint them, yet they were so small that they couldn’t do all of the whimsical pieces the Potter created. He stored his pottery deep in the forest as he waited for an apprentice to help him and his fairies. So, the Potter needs YOU to help him! Come pick your own unique piece of his pottery, choose from a wide selection of colorful paints, and paint away! Leave your project and within a week, it will be fired and glazed, and ready for you to take home.
Monday – Thursday 10 am – 7 pm | Friday 10 am – 8 pm | Saturday 9 am – 7 pm | Sunday 10 am – 6 pm
St. Peters Rec-Plex: Natatorium and Skating Rink
POOL IS MEMBERS ONLY (hours here) – At the St. Peters Rec-Plex, you will find a competition pool with an adjustable pool floor. It boasts diving towers and springboards, along with a water slide and play area.
Public Ice Skating is available at the North Rink. registration is required. You can find the schedule here.
5200 Mexico Road, St. Peters, MO 63376
Urban Air Adventure Park
So much more than a trampoline park! Urban Air features Sky Rider indoor coaster, ropes courses, climbing walls, warrior course, and SO many trampolines.
Prices and hours vary based on the day and ticket type.
5993 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, Cottleville, MO 63304
Burger King Playgrounds
Many restaurant indoor play spaces are still closed since COVID. Check with your local restaurant for updates.
Lunch plus playtime equals successful nap time! Check your local Burger King for the availability of playgrounds.
Free
Chick-fil-A
Some play areas are still closed. Check your local restaurant for updates.
Double whammy here! Knock out lunch and playtime at this kid-friendly restaurant, located all around the St. Louis area.
Multiple locations
Free
Chuck E. Cheese
Where a kid can be a kid! Games, play space and yummy food are just some of the entertainment you’ll find at area Chuck E. Cheese!
Multiple locations
Prices vary based on game packages.
Libraries – Municipal Library Consortium of St. Louis County
The Municipal Library Consortium has nine branches. Each one offers kid-friendly events and activities as well as storytimes. Visit your neighborhood library to spark a love of reading in your kids!
Locations:
Kirkwood
Brentwood
Ferguson
Maplewood
Richmond Heights
Rock Hill
University City
Valley Park
Webster Groves
Each library has it’s own schedule so be sure to look up the library in your neighborhood!
Libraries- St. Louis City
The St. Louis Public Library system encompasses 17 branches around the city. What a great way to expose your kids to a love of reading and learning. Pick up a book or two for yourself while you’re there! Each location holds kid-friendly events and storytimes, see each branch for dates and times.
Locations vary, check the website for a branch near you.
Libraries- St. Louis County
Many St. Louis County Libraries have been updated and they are ideal places to spend a winter day. All of the updated libraries have enhanced children’s areas with cozy seating and easy book browsing. Three of the branches (Daniel Boone, Florissant Valley, and Meramec Valley) have added a children’s Discovery Zone, which is an inspired spot for young ones to explore and play. The Eureka Hills branch is next up for construction and should be ready by the summer of 2021.
Locations vary, check the website for a branch near you.
McDonald’s Play Areas
Check with your nearest McDonalds for their policies.
Grab an easy meal and let your kids have a great time playing after!
Locations all over the St. Louis area.
Free.
Olympia Gymnastics
Olympia Gymnastics offers Open Gym times where kids can do gymnastics in a supervised space. They will enjoy bouncing, tumbling, and balancing in a laid back environment. Olympia has nine locations in the St. Louis area, so be sure to check their website for a location near you!
Various locations throughout the St. Louis area.