While national chains, like McAlister’s Deli, Fazoli’s and O’Charley’s, are famous for their kids’ promo nights, there are plenty of locally owned restaurants across the metro area that can curve your little ones’ cravings at no extra cost to you. Plus, it gives you a much-needed break from oven duty.
The popular and very hands-on exhibit at The Magic House, Forts and Clubhouses, returned May 26, this year featuring TapeScape. This innovative playground is made almost entirely out of tape, so kids can get themselves into one sticky situation after another.
Whether they’re stocking a food bank, walking dogs or planting a neighborhood garden, every hour a teen spends volunteering makes a positive impact not only on the community they serve, but on their future as well. A study from Child Trends found that teens who volunteer are more likely to build a deeper respect for others, boost their work ethic, and resist drugs and alcohol. We’ve stepped up our original 15 summer volunteer opportunity list with 10 more ways your teen can show the world their caring heart and giving spirit.
Laumeier Sculpture Park is launching a new program for parents of toddlers to explore the park with their little ones, meet other parents and get fit at the same time.
Parents know they should read to their children. It’s the right thing to do to help them gain reading readiness skills. But did you know that talking to children is equally important in getting them ready for learning?
Miss Kelly's Gym. Summer Camps at Miss Kelly's are a great way for kids ages
3-10 to burn off some energy all while learning and playing with friends. Camps are packed full of physical activities, gymnastics and crafts – all in a fun, non-competitive environment. Each camp week will have a new, exciting theme that your child is sure to love! Miss Kelly's Summer Camp schedule is extremely flexible for your busy summer! Camps are being held through August 3rd. MORE
Squirmy, Slimy, Scaly, Slithery Creatures Kids Love. Leapin' Lizards! Kids will have a
wild time when The Magic House plays host to creatures big and small, from a 100-pound tortoise to a not-so-tiny tarantula! Squirmy, Slimy, Scaly, Slithery Creatures Kids Love will feature creatures from the The Butterfly House, The Wildlife Command Center and the World Bird Sanctuary. Visitors can get up close and personal with a variety of reptiles, arthropods and birds of prety and learn more about these extraordinary creatures. MORE
Public Missions at the Challenger Learning Center. Families can l
earn about space, science, the solar system and lots more in a fun, hands-on way during Public Missions at the Challenger Learning Center. Simulated Space missions are geared for families with kids ages 6 and up, and some for families with kids ages 11 and up. Missions include Lunar Quest, Junior Mars and Planetarium, Rendezvous with a Comet, Expedition Mars, Return to the Moon and the Junior Astronaut Program. MORE
Storytime in the Commons Featuring PBS Kids Characters. Storytime in the
Commons is back for another season of fun character visits and themes focused on learning and character building. Your kids can meet and have their photo taken with some of their favorite PBS Kids characters during this free storytime. Stories will be read and shared on the big outdoor screen at the Nine Network. There will also be crafts, games and fun activities for the whole family. Storytime in the Commons is free but registration is required. Tickets will be available starting one month before each storytime. MORE
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