Are you looking for some ways to celebrate Black History month as a family? Don’t miss these great, (mostly free) opportunities around St. Louis and beyond.
St. Louis City and County Library are offer virtual events throughout February. For event details visit St. Louis City Library. For activities hosted by the St. Louis County Library, click here.
The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture is hosting a variety of virtual events throughout the month. Find more information here.
February 15th, the National Hockey League and American Legacy mobile museum will be in St. Louis. Celebrate black achievement in hockey, by learning about today’s stars and looking back at the pioneers and trailblazers who helped shape the NHL: https://www.nhl.com/fans/black-hockey-history/bus-tour
On February 18th and 19th, the Missouri History Museum’s free February History Exploration Days program is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. At 10:30 a.m. on the 18th there will be a special story hour to explore community, protests and St. Louis neighborhoods through children’s books. Get the details.
February 11th-27th, stream Metro Theater Company’s performance of “Last Stop on Market Street”. This Motown/hip-hop musical explores the importance of community by brining Matt de la Peña’s Newbery Medal award-winning picture book to life. On February 14th and 15th, tickets are pay-what-you-wish.
Want to see what else is happening in our community? STLToday has compiled additional opportunities.