AMERICA 250: HAMILTON SCREENING
_{Sunday, June 14 · 1:30–4:30 PM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph
FREE · The filmed stage production — no registration needed, costumes encouraged (no real weapons), runtime is 2 hours 40 minutes. Geared toward teens and adults (PG-13). Contact: Elizabeth Murray · (816) 236-2136 · [email protected]}

TOUCH-A-TRUCK
_{Monday, June 15 · 10:30 AM–12:00 PM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph FREE · Outdoor event where kids can get up close with big vehicles. Sunscreen recommended. Contact: Elizabeth Murray · (816) 236-2136 · [email protected]}

THE FISHIN' MAGICIAN
_{Monday, June 15 · 11:00–11:45 AM · Riverside Branch Library
Monday, June 15 · 3:00–3:45 PM · Savannah Branch Library
A fun, interactive fishing-themed program with a focus on kids ages 6–11, though all ages are welcome.}

SUMMER READING: EXOTICS R US
_{Tuesday, June 16 · 10:00–10:45 AM · Downtown Library, 927 Felix St, St. Joseph
Tuesday, June 16 · 12:00–12:45 PM · Carnegie Library, 316 Massachusetts St
Wednesday, June 17 · 10:00–10:45 AM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd
Wednesday, June 17 · 12:00–12:45 PM · Washington Park Library, 1821 N 3rd St
Live exotic animals make for a memorable morning · FREE ·
Contact: Evelyn Holtzclaw · (816) 232-7729 ext. 420 [email protected]}

TRICKY TUESDAY — MONSTERS
_{Tuesday, June 16 · 4:00–5:00 PM · Washington Park Library, 1821 N 3rd St, St. Joseph · FREE · Stories, games, and crafts for ages 6–12. Drop-in, no registration. Repeats every Tuesday at 4 PM. Contact: Kirstie Healey · (816) 232-2052 · [email protected]}

DINOSAUR ADVENTURE
_{Wednesday, June 17 · 3:30–4:15 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph · FREE
Kids roll an oversized die and choose their own dinosaur adventure — interactive and different every time. Ages 6–11.}

LEGO CLUB
_{Thursday, June 18 · 6:00–7:00 PM · East Hills Library, 502 N Woodbine Rd, St. Joseph
FREE · Monthly drop-in on third Thursdays, open to grades K and up. No registration needed. Contact: Mark Zvolanek · (816) 236-2136 · [email protected]}

SUMMER STORYTIME
_{Thursday, June 18 · 10:00–11:00 AM · Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah · FREE · Books, singing, games, and crafts — a classic storytime for all ages.}

DINO CRAFTS
_{Thursday, June 18 · 5:00–6:30 PM · Savannah Branch Library, Meeting Room, Savannah · FREE · Drop-in craft event, all supplies provided, no registration needed. Children 8 and under should bring an adult along.}

CAVING 101
_{Thursday, June 18 · 6:00–7:00 PM · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph · FREE
Local experts share what caving in Missouri is actually like — a nice spark for curious kids and adults alike.}

CHESS AND CHECKERS CLUB
_{Thursday, June 18 · 6:00–7:30 PM · Riverside Branch Library, CreateSpace, St. Joseph
FREE · Drop-in club for teens and adults of all skill levels. A good excuse to get out of the house on a weeknight.}

FRIDAY FREE PLAY
_{Friday, June 19 · All day · Riverside Branch Library, StoryHouse, St. Joseph · FREE
Open-ended toy exploration and STEAM play for ages 0–11. Just drop in whenever you're ready.}

SUMMER SEEK AND FIND
_{Saturday, June 20 · All day · Riverside Branch Library, St. Joseph · FREE
Hunt through the library for a hidden book character or dinosaur. Simple, fun, and easy to work into a library visit.}

ART CAMPS
_{AR Workshop in St. Joseph is running youth cart camps this June and July for ages 7+
(Use code JESS25 for $25 OFF) Explore the Workshop Themes}

CAR WASH FUNDRAISER
_{Saturday, July 18 · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM · Advanced Auto Parts, 801 S Belt, St. Joseph
A local Cub Scout Pack is raising funds and looking to potentially add a daytime den for the homeschool community. Come support them and reach out to Julie if you're curious about getting involved. Contact: [email protected]}

KIDDIE KART RACING
_{Thursdays · 5:00–7:00 PM · May 28 – July 30 · Joe Town Speedway, St. Joseph, MO
$9 per race · Ages 2–9 Drop-in go-kart racing for the little ones — no reservation or experience needed, just plan to stay at least 20 minutes.}

CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 15 - 18 · Mon–Thu · 11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
K-Pop Demon Hunters Sing-Along or The Wild Robot
$1 or one non-perishable food donation per entry gets you into a summer movie on the big screen. Summer Movie Express}

VOLUNTEER FOOD DRIVE @ CANNED FILM FESTIVAL
_{June 1 – August 13 · Mon–Thu · 10:00–11:00 AM · Regal Hollywood 10, St. Joseph, MO
Your kids can help collect food donations for Second Harvest Community Food Bank right before the movie — two volunteer slots per day (adult supervision required)
Contact: Jonna Gallegos ·[email protected]  · 816-273-6572}

ST JOSEPH DEFENDERS

ST JOSEPH AQUATICS DEPT

ROKC SUMMER CLIMBING CAMP RoKC North or Olathe, KC metro (~55–60 mi)
_{Weekly Tue–Fri · 9:30 AM–1:30 PM · $135 (North) / $160 (Olathe) · Ages 6–13
Half-day climbing camps that include instruction, activities, and all rental gear. A solid active-learning week for kids who like to move. Contact: [email protected]}

SCIENCE CITY Union Station, Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{May 1 – August 31 · SUMMER OF SCIENCE PASS · $109 for up to 4 people, $30 each additional · All ages · Unlimited visits all summer with no reservations needed. Pass includes your first Planetarium visit free, ASTC passport access, $2 popcorn, and 10% off venues.
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KIDS BOWL FREE Kansas City, MO (~55 mi)
_{Mon–Fri · Open–5:00 PM · Through October · Main Event KC North, 8081 Roanridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64151 · Register to claim two free games per day for kids 15 and under (standard shoe rental rates apply). A Family Pass unlocks adult games for $5, and members can grab a $10 arcade card for $5. Call (816) 281-2020 with questions.}

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