Chesterfield is a western suburb of St. Louis nestled in the hills of the Chesterfield Valley. The city was voted 6th best place to live in Missouri by Niche in 2018 and 5th most livable in the state by Movoto in 2014. Many Chesterfield residents commute to St. Louis for work. Although the neighboring city offers a ton of fun kids activities, you can spend less time on the road with dozens of fun things to do right here in Chesterfield. Scroll down to explore deals on popular kids attractions and family-friendly entertainment:
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Chesterfield hosts iconic festivals and special events every year like the St. Louis Scottish Games and Cultural Festival and Taste of St. Louis, both bringing flocks of people to Chesterfield Central Park for local food, entertainment, and more. Find other fun things to do below:
Learn about the history of transportation at the National Museum of Transportation
Spend the day at Six Flags St. Louis just 30 minutes away in Eureka
See the latest kids movie at Chesterfield Cinema
Play in the arcade zone or shop at the toy store at The Neutral Zone
Swim in the aquatic center or play on the playground at Chesterfield Central Park
Chesterfield has a thriving music scene you won’t want to miss. Catch the free Annual Sounds of Summer concert series and other live music performances at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Browse other things to do as a family:
Catch a Gateway Grizzlies Baseball minor league baseball game at GCS Ballpark
Play games and win prizes at Dave & Buster’s in St. Charles
Have family dinner at The Corner Pub & Grill, a local favorite
Ride the St Louis Carousel in Faust Park
Knock a few balls off the driving range or play nine holes at Missouri Bluffs Golf Club
St. Louis may be home to famous attractions like The Gateway Arch, our country’s largest man-made monument, but Chesterfield has fun sightseeing activities for kids too. Enjoy exhibits at some of the best museums in Chesterfield:
Learn about the history of baseball in St. Louis at the St. Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame Museum
Tour the home of Missouri’s second governor at Faust Park Thornhill Home and Historical Village
Pay your respects to those who served at Veterans Honor Park
Tour the historic home of Daniel Boone at Lindenwood Park
See dog-focused exhibits highlighting different breeds at The American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
Pack the family up for a short 30-minute car ride to the historic town of St. Charles. Walk Main Street for boutique shopping, unique restaurants, and old French or German colonial buildings. Other fun things to do with kids include:
Renting bikes and riding the scenic trail at River’s Edge Park
Playing a few games of mini-golf at Putting Edge
Visiting the St Louis Zoo in Forest Park
Dodgeball, rock climbing, and other sports at Chesterfield Sports Fusion
Letting the kids run around at Pump it Up, an indoor amusement center in St. Charles
Chesterfield has family fun centers, recreation facilities, and amusement parks that bigger groups will enjoy. Find deals on group entertainment and attractions in the category below:
Play laser tag, mini-golf, bumper boats, and more at Kokomo Joe’s Family Fun Center
Take horseback riding lessons at Quarter Line Dressage
Swim and ride the slides at the Wapelhorst Aquatic Facility
Team up and play disc golf at the course at Schroeder Park
Save on group admission to Sky Zone Trampoline Park
Make today learning-focused with some of the best educational activities in the state. This might include a trip to St. Louis for hands-on natural science exhibits at the St. Louis Science Center or a tour of Grant’s Farm. For more educational activities in Chesterfield, try the following:
Make music with random objects, try archeological digging, or another hands-on activity at the STL Myseum
Visit the Butterfly House at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Save on admission to children’s exhibits at The Magic House Museum in Kirkwood
Sign up for self-defense classes at Rise Martial Arts
Engage in art and nature at the Laumeier Sculpture Park
Chesterfield has musical theater camps, workshops, and classes for kids at STAGES Performing Arts. There are plenty of music, art, and other creative classes to choose from in Chesterfield. Find some deals below:
Take painting classes at Pick Paint & Fire
Register for music lessons with Milder Musical Arts
Learn different art forms at Dayspring Centre for Arts and Education
Sign up for creative art classes and events at Yucandu Art Studio
Learn how to play guitar, drums, or sing like a pro at School of Rock in Ballwin
When the summer heat sets in, humidity can be a force to reckon with. Keep the kids out of the sun with exciting indoor entertainment in Chesterfield. From bowling to bounce houses, this city has it all:
Sign up for activities with your toddlers and young kids at My Gym
Save on two hours of bowling and shoe rentals at Brunswick Bowling
Jump around on inflatable slides and bounce houses at Bounce U of Chesterfield
Climb inside at the Chesterfield indoor rock wall, Upper Limits