Calendar of upcoming family events

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Golf at the Galleries

When/Where: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; 12-5 p.m. Monday-Wednesday; 12-8 p.m. Thursday-Friday; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, through Sept. 6 at the Sheldon Art Galleries, 3648 Washington Blvd.

Virtual/In-person? In-person

RSVP required: Advanced tickets required; prices range from $5-$10, metrotix.com.

Description: This artist-designed, nine-hole mini golf installation has been designed to be inclusive, family friendly and accessible.


The History Clubhouse at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park

When/Where? One-hour play sessions at 10 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 and 3 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays each week throughout the summer

Virtual/In-Person? In-person. All visitors ages 9 and older who have not been vaccinated are required to wear a face mask.

RSVP required? Free, advanced reservations are required by calling 314-361-9017 or by emailing [email protected].

Description: This interactive space is specially designed for children and their families. Start by exploring downtown St. Louis, complete 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.


Emerson Dinoroarus opens at the Zoo

When/Where? Through Oct. 31 at the St. Louis Zoo

Virtual/In-person? In-person, outdoors

RSVP required? No, but reservations for the zoo are required at www.stlzoo.org/visit/zoo-reservations

Description: This engaging attraction (in the former children’s zoo area) for all ages features 16 different groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs. The cost is $5.95/ticket with advanced zoo reservation (free for zoo members).


Shabbat Play at BA

When/Where? 3-5p.m. Saturday, July 10 at Congregation B’nai Amoona, 324 S Mason Road

Virtual/In-person? In-person

RSVP required? No

Description: Join us on the fields, basketball court and playground at B’nai Amoona – all ages welcome. Popsicles for kids at 4 p.m., bring a water bottle and a mask.


Outdoor Music at Kol Rinah

When/Where? 10 a.m. Saturday, July 10 (also Aug. 7) at Kol Rinah, 7701 Maryland Ave.

Virtual/In-person? In-person

RSVP required? Registration required, email [email protected]

Description: Outdoor musical service geared toward children from birth to age 5. Masks required for those 2 years and older.


Books and Buddies

When/Where? 10 a.m. July 19 at the World Bird Sanctuary

Virtual/In-person? In-person, outdoors

RSVP required? No, admission is free, $2 donation requested

Description: Looking for some exciting outdoor learning for your little ones? We’ll hang out outside and read a story together, and then you’ll meet one of our animal ambassadors!


Family Kabbalat Shabbat

When/Where? Friday, July 23 (also August 20) at 5:45 pm at Kol Rinah, 7701 Maryland Ave.

Virtual/In-person? In-person

RSVP required? Registration required. Email [email protected]

Description: Geared toward families with children in preschool through middle school. Masks required for those 2 and up.


FABA (Families at Bais Abe) Shabbat popsicles in the summer

When/Where? 4-5 p.m. July 24 at Bais Abraham Congregation, 6910 Delmar Blvd.

Virtual/In-person? In-person

RSVP required? No

Description: FABA invites friends of all ages for Shabbat popsicle hours this summer in the Bais Abe backyard!