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City Museum will open its famous rooftop as it returns to extended hours, seven days per week. In addition to the rooftop reopening, City Museum will hold a Bubble Dance Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Springtime Village 2021 Drive Thru Experience at Purina Farms

Come celebrate the arrival of Spring in this socially-distant event taking place March 26-28 at Purina Farms! Here's your chance to drive through the rolling hills of Purina Farms while enjoying "eggcellent" activities, roving entertainers, and saying hi to a variety of animals along the way. Plus, pose for a special springtime photo you'll treasure for years.

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Faust Historic Village Open House

Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village.

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Lucky Jamboree at Healthworks Kids' Museum St. Louis

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the Lucky Jamboree! Kids can enjoy a relay race, shamrock hunt, dance party and more.

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Egg Hunts at The Magic House

Celebrate in the most egg-cellent way with egg-sclusive egg hunts held at the Magic House in the front garden. Children will hunt and collect up to 8 eggs filled with tasty candy treats during their visit to The Magic House. Your reservation includes all-day admission too!

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Dino-Nite at The Magic House

Have a roaring good time at Dino-Nite at The Magic House! Open exclusively for 15 families per evening, Dino-Nite features private playtime throughout the museum including Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, a private visit with Buddy, the star of Dinosaur Train, plus a delicious pizza and dessert fit for a dinosaur appetite for your family to enjoy during this special evening.

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Virtual Open House: Spotlight on Upper Division at New City School

Join New City School on February 17 for a virtual Spotlight On: Upper Division. Learn about the curriculum and what a day in the life is like for students in 3rd through 6th grade. Connect with Head of School Alexis Wright and Upper Division Head Laurie Smilack, as well as members of the faculty. You'll also hear from a panel of current students about their experience learning and growing at New City School. Participants will learn from Dr. Andrew Butler, Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University and current New City School parent, about how current brain science and education research supports the teaching methods used at New City School.

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Kindergarten Prep

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Tuesday, September 30, 2025

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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Prairie Farms Movie Night at Ballpark Village

Wednesday, September 10, 2025

Visit Ballpark Village on select Wednesday nights all summer long and see some of your favorite family movies.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

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Since 1969, New City School has recognized that a foundation for lifelong learning begins in early childhood. Located in the historic Central West End neighborhood in a turn-of-the-century school building, a diverse community of students (age 3 through 6th Grade) participate in an engaging academic program that incorporates social-emotional learning and outdoor play. Class sizes are kept intentionally small to make sure that every child is known, loved, and challenged to become their best self. New City’s early childhood classrooms were reimagined and renovated in 2023, with naturalist-inspired spaces that foster collaboration and creativity. Preschool students also have opportunities to take advantage of all that the school has to offer—from cooking together in the kitchen, performing on stage in Founders’ Hall Theater, regular Music & Movement classes, and tinkering in the Tom Hoerr Innovation Lab. Join us for an admissions event or book a tour this fall to learn more.

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