I arrived round 2pm on a Thursday with my sons. It was our first time here as we were visiting from…read moreout of state. It was $100 for the 3 of us for 75 mins of play. I reserved tickets online. We were about 10 mins due to getting on the wrong train. I called to let them know and change my time but was told as long as you arrived within 20 minutes of scheduled time, you're good to go. Honesty, it was a fun time. We got hot and tired fast, especially with some of the games. They have free lockers to put Some of the games are very active with running around. Comfortable shoes and clothes you can move around in, is a must! I like how each of the rooms have several games to choose from, some are collaborate and some are competitive. 75 minutes was not enough time. This is something a family could do for 2 hours or so as time flies quickly. A feature I like is that is no one is waiting to go in the room you're in, you can continue playing. This is great as you can "level up" in games. Staff we encountered were friendly and helpful! I wish there was a place like this where I live, in NC.

I've already been here three times and every time it's great. I'll never get tired of it…read more It's amazing for everyone. I've taken my nephews, I've taken my husband, I've been with my whole family. No matter the party size or who you're with, it's hard NOT to have fun. I also love that it's really for teamwork, not competition. You can make it competitive, but it's SO fun with the little ones to hype them up and worth together. I literally love every room, I can't pick a favorite, I could spend hours here. It's never long enough. And it's like a mini workout! It can get busy but they have it figured out to cycle the rooms pretty quick. You HAVE to come here, I promise you'll fall in love.

One of the BEST parts of St. Louis is all the FREE attractions . We decided to visit the science…read morecenter and we had sooooo much fun . Couldn't believe there was no charge for admission . Parking is free if you're a member, if not you'll be charged unless you walk over , shuttle or park somewhere else nearby free. (They often will waive parking with the purchase of a movie ticket at that their theatre ) This science center has an OMNI IMAX movie theater inside on level 3 , cafes , gift shop, shows and too many hands on experiences to list with so many neat artifacts . The kid in me would come back repeatedly . Lol

This was a pretty good museum, my favorite part is that it's free entry! My toddler is very much in…read morehis dinosaur era, so he absolutely LIT UP at the T-Rex. We were worried he would be scared, but he was so happy lol. The rest of the museum was pretty cool, but it focuses more on older kids so the small ones didn't have much to interact with. The outdoor area about agriculture was nice (there are chickens!) and a giant tractor to play on. Another interesting part was past the bridge called the Vault. It was just collections over time, and all over the world. If you have time to spend all day, it would be cool, but we're going to wait a little bit until my toddler is older. Parking is $15, but not bad compared elsewhere.

Cute park with giant turtle sculpture near the zoo. I had a fun time with friends here on a field…read moretrip in elementary school.

If you are visiting st louis with kids on a good sunny day, come visit!…read more This urban city park has several turtle, hatchling, and snake sculptures. You can climb and play on all of them. In the summer, the sculptures can get hot so be careful. The highway is just below the park so it is extremely noisy. This is also close to the street so it is not the safest place, so visitors must take extreme caution. Dogs are allowed on leash and picnic blankets are allowed. Next door is a small semi enclosed playground with slides and swings. It is not as accessible for those in wheelchairs. There is a restroom and plenty of portable toilets. It's also across the highway from the Zoo and free to park on the street if you do both attractions.

Open restrooms! Shared pavilion! Plenty of benches! Giant sand box! Shade, trees and a baseball…read morefield. Good amount of parking spots. Giant playground great for older kids. 4 person see saw is super cute.

Such a cute park especially for the kiddos! Their playground is themed after a spaceship which was…read morepretty cool; it's a huge playground! My little one is a bit small for it, but he made a friend and they just ran up and down and around instead of going down the slide. There are two entrances and therefore, two parking lots - I just wish there was a clearer path from the furthest parking lot. There is a lot of grass, but also a lot of dog poop you need to avoid. It seems well-maintained especially the bathrooms! There was also a free little library at the pavilion which was cute.

The best zoo I've ever been to!…read more There are SO many animals here, and they have large, well-maintained enclosures with great conditions for the animals. The infrastructure is also excellent, with convenient walking paths and tons of things for kids to do. And the best part? It's completely FREE! There is paid parking for $20 at both the south and north entrances. We came in from the north and were able to find free parking, but we had to walk about 3 minutes to get to the entrance, which was totally worth it. The zoo is very well designed. There are comfortable walking paths throughout the whole place, and they even have a train for anyone who gets tired of walking. There are restrooms everywhere and plenty of picnic areas where you can take a break. Honestly, this is a perfect example of how a public attraction should be done. You get an incredible experience, amazing animal exhibits, great infrastructure, and entertainment for the whole family - all without paying an admission fee. We absolutely loved it and will definately be coming back!

The best way to spend a Wednesday morning? Go explore somewhere new. That was my plan, and that's…read morehow I ended up at the Saint Louis Zoo. First tip: if you don't mind walking, you can park a little farther away for free. I arrived around noon and parked about a 5-7 minute walk from the North Entrance. If you have kids, bags, strollers and all the usual family stuff, paying to park closer probably makes more sense. What surprised me most was that admission to the zoo itself is free. And I actually love how they do this. You can come in, walk around and enjoy the animals without paying for admission. Then you decide what extras are worth paying for: food, toys, the train, tours and other conveniences. To me, this is exactly how a place like this should work. And the zoo itself? I loved it. Penguins were amazing, plus polar bears, grizzlies, elephants and tigers. The lions apparently had other plans and decided to hide from me that day. There's a lot to see, everything felt easy to explore, and I could absolutely come here again. Especially with kids, this is a pretty great way to spend a day in St. Louis.

Three years ago I attended my first ever Wall Ball; Wall Ball is the large annual fundraiser for…read moreSCOSAG, it was where I first learned about SCOSAG, and it is one of the best fundraising events in St. Louis. They have hundreds of artists create pieces live in front of you throughout the event and then they auction off the pieces to fund the studio. I was immediately intrigued and addicted. We have been every year since. Since that first event, St. Louis City Open Studios and Gallery has become one of my top "kid friendly" places in this city. They offer fun and educational art-centered classes for kids as well as open studio hours six days a week. Your "little" can learn how to throw some clay onto a wheel, string their own necklace, or illustrate their own book. My personal favorite is the kid and me class on Saturday afternoons. For one hundred bucks you get six weeks of uninterrupted quality family time with all of the art supplies as well as an art instructor provided. Who knows...you may have given birth to the next Picasso and never have known it with all that time they spend on the Wii. I am all for getting out and getting hands on and SCOSAG provides the perfect environment for good ole fashion fun. Love Live Creativity!

From the owner: Artscope is a youth arts organization located in the heart of Tower Grove Park, dedicated to making…read morecreative exploration accessible, inclusive, and meaningful for St. Louis children and families. Since 2002, we've offered nature-connected, multidisciplinary arts programs that nurture creativity, confidence, and critical thinking—whether through our beloved Summer Camp Create, school-year workshops, or partnerships with local schools and community organizations. Led by professional Teaching Artists, our programs emphasize self-expression, environmental awareness, and equitable access to the arts. From sculpture and storytelling to eco-art and animation, we help young people discover the joy of making, imagining, and building the future they want to see. Come visit us in our historic cottage, nestled inside one of the city's most beautiful parks—and see how creativity thrives here!

We have planned events with St. Louis Snow Cone and have wonderful service. The treats are always…read morea hit. They should get 10 stars!

We used STL Snow Cone at our 12/21/19 wedding to set up a S'mores bar for a dessert option. They…read moreworked with our theme and delivered exactly what wanted! It was such a fun thing to add for guests, and I couldn't be happier! I highly recommend to any bride or anyone looking for something unique at an event!

One of our FAVORITE parks! I'm a mom of 3 (6,4,1) and this park is perfect for them. First, it's…read moreall a height that doesn't give me a heart attack to let them play freely. Also, it's very open and I can see all parts of the park so even thought it's not fenced, it just feels safe. The kids love that part of it is a tree that you climb inside. Bathrooms are close so great for potty training toddlers who have to go RIGHT NOW. There are 4 picnic tables in the pavilion, 2 drinking fountains and some sunshades with benches. We had our kids' birthday party there and it went extremely well. Super affordable to rent! The only downside is one parking lot is a flat trek to the playground but a longer one and the other parking lot is fairly close but you have to walk down a big hill and so then also back up. So anyone who is more limited with ambulation or someone who fatigues very quickly may not find this playground particularly accessible. Otherwise it is a super fun and simple playground!

Such a hidden gem in the St. Louis public playgrounds. Plenty of parking, great walking trail, and…read morea massive playground. We were the only ones on the playground the entire time-about an hour. Meanwhile we were able to meet a bunch of nice dogs going on long walks. Oak Tree Park pavilion is available to rent through the Brentwood Park system. It's pretty cheap ($60 for non-residents, $40 for residents). There are four picnic benches under the shelter, where the bathrooms are also located.

We had a birthday party with Bricks 4 Kidz for my son that was turning 6. My son loves Legos and it…read morewas a good birthday party. My son also did an after school enrichment program with the Bricks people and he loved it.

Great! The class was awesome. I really thought the teachers were well organized and ran the class…read morewell.

Great experience for my two boys (4 & 5 years) I was able…read moreto sit and see most of the whole play space. Staff were actively cleaning and monitoring. We arrived right at 10am, opening time and it wasn't too busy. Checking in takes a bit, be sure to sign your waivers online first. Also, don't forget socks, **even adults need socks** otherwise they cost $4 to purchase.

So fun! Went to a birthday party here. They have a fun infant area and bigger kids area too. Very…read moreclean and no shoes. Great way to get energy out! They had clean and nice smelling bathrooms. Overall a great experience. Also plenty of parking!