City jump is your destination for entertainment. Whether it's family fun or adults looking for a…read morenice place to go, this place has you covered. From the 6 lanes of mini bowling, darts, pool tables to video games, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Staff and owner were nice and attentive. They just opened last month I believe. If you're in the Normandy area , check them out!

I was impressed with this new activity center on the north side. I went with two kids heading to…read morefirst grade and they could've stayed another hour. They both had a $20 arcade card and enjoyed playing the free games too (please keep those)! There is a climbing area for kids too which kept their interest for a good while. We ate; just kids meals but that was plenty for both kids. We will be back especially without kids to check out the specials for adults.

I really enjoyed this family visit to the aquarium. It's cute and interactive and great for kids…read more The aquarium itself is levels and the first thing you do is walk onto their "train" which takes you on a journey through history/StL time and is one of those interactive sit and watch the screens while it simulates movement-type of rides and my two-year old was thrilled and fascinated. A little cheesy, but cute. Lots of big and well-lit, clean aquariums for my little girl to get up close and personal and look and learn. I loved the Doctor fish area where you can basically get a fish manicure - I've never done anything like that before and it was sooooo cool! The second floor is more interactive with the touching stations for jellyfish, feed and pet the stingrays and more. I loved the small toddler play area for my daughter and the interactive water station. They also have different pets and shows at different times all day long where you can learn about all sorts of things - while we were there it was a leopard gecko which was so cute! It's not very big - but, they make good use of the space they have and it's located in the beautiful Union Station area with dining and other things to do nearby with plenty of paid parking. There is the St Louis Farris Wheel, a soda fountain, and carousel as well as a train. You can buy a pass for the adventure ropes course up above and the selfie museum as a package to save some money. We didn't this time, but I do want to come back to the selfie museum in the future - it's only $10 per person and looks cute and fun.

While this is a small aquarium, it's cute and fun to explore! The way you start your visit is…read morecreative and fun, but won't spoil it! I also have a soft spot for otters so we made sure to see the feeding time and learn more about what Union Station is doing for the animals. It's worth it to see if you are in the area!

Hubby and I decided to make a mid week date of the circus and I'm glad I did . Circus was…read morephenomenal. This is a black owned circus that comes through town and set up in Downtown St.Louis right next to the Dome building on an empty lot. This show is so exceptional it has received humanitarian awards for making a difference throughout the world . It is a big top tent with air conditioned fun on the inside. The world of you can be a kid and stay a kid on the inside. Food, drinks, glow in the dark toys, face painting all available at reasonable prices. The show offers hoop divers, morning doves, Havana skaters, double vision, Caribbean carnivale, china soul flyers. Live entertainment and crowd participation was on 10. This show has been alive for 30 years and counting. Check the website if you're interested in attending. It's here until Monday. Check the website for box office hours . Parking was $20 but lot is secured and safe. This show rating is 10/10 . Family oriented and will not disappoint. Check it out before it's too late!

We love when the Universoul Circus comes to town! The ticket prices were reasonable and there…read morearen't any bad seats. You can avoid the fees if you go purchase your tickets directly from the box office! They do have paid parking lot areas. Very family friendly event. Take headphones for the young kids/babies. It can be pretty loud at some points. It's nice to see all of the family acts from various countries around the world. Great music. Some of the vendors selling items are cash only. It's under the big top but don't worry, it is air conditioned!

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.

I am so glad Yucandu exists. I always wanted to try mosaic but didn't know where to start. I…read moreattended a workshop where the process was clearly explained by the staff who was there to assist and offer suggestions the entire time. I was pleased to be able to leave the project there, partially finished, rather than rush through the project during the workshop. When going back to complete a workshop project, you do not have to pay a studio fee since that was worked into the initial price. I was able to go and finish gluing my project, using as much of the tiles/stained glass/porcelain as I wanted. I then took home my project as well as grout and a small kit containing a cloth, cuts of newspaper, and a few others things to grout at home, although I could have returned to the studio a third time to do that there if I wanted. Many members of my family go as well and have all expressed the same gratitude for the opportunity to create something new in a comfortable place at our own pace. Project prices (walk-in or workshop) aren't cheap but neither are the materials they provide. Everything I've made there has held up well and they rotate available projects. If you're unsure about project costs or studio fees, ask them before you start. They can recommend projects within your budget and explain the studio fee. They're not out to price gouge, running an art studio with quality materials and trained staff isn't cheap. I typically spend $70 per mosaic project/workshop, if you're looking for a rough estimate. They also sell cute kits for small mosaic projects to do at home, which make a great gift. I highly recommend checking out Yucandu. (thanks Yucandu team!)

Grace and Claire were so nice and helpful with three kids! They were so patient and helped so much…read morethroughout our visit. We had a free hour studio session and a $45 gift card and after only spending thirty minutes here we still owed $53, we only painted. If you do ceramic, mosaic or anything else it's a lot more. It is very pricey for heads up. The kids really enjoyed it! They have a cool artwork displayed sadly you can not purchase it. Which is a bummer! I recommend doing this at least once with your kids!

Came on a Monday night, initially tried a different lace but it was full, so we came here. Lots of…read moreopen lanes as it's a big space. Seemed clean and was well lit. It was a bit pricey, $50 for 4 to bowl for an hour. Another $30 to add on another hour. The game went smoothly. Sometimes some of the pins wouldn't be set up right but that was fine with us as we weren't expert bowlers and just there for fun. There were lots of balls to pick from as well and we were all able to find ones we liked. The ball return worked every time. We got a pitcher of beer and some cans to follow up. That service was quick. I didn't go to the bathroom but my friend did and said none of the stall doors in the women's restroom would close and stay locked. There's a pretty big parking lot so it wasn't hard finding a spot to park in. Not sure what bowling costs at other locations in stl but this was a fun spot to come and I would consider coming again.

Huge bowling alley with retro vibes! Pitchers of beer, arcade and so many lanes! Such a fun place…read moreto get out of the house in the winter!

I love this place! I had been looking for a place to take my granddaughter where she could do…read moresensory activities, art, etc. as a toddler under 2. This is a great space. It's welcoming and cozy, well organized, and has plenty to do. Adult seating is provided around the room. A well-stocked art area allows for messy creativity. A sensory area allows for play in tubs of rice with containers to fill and tools to scoop with. It also includes a play store, a table filled with learning toys for little hands, and a section with an assortment of building blocks and materials. I'm a fan! We'll be back. AND Espresso Yourself is right next door and will deliver your order to you.