Elementary Age

Learn the basics of SCUBA with your kids! Ages 10 and up can participate in Discover SCUBA.

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Head to O'Fallon's newest park for the all-new Fall Into the Arts festival, featuring artists, vendor booths, live music, food vendors, wine and craft beer vendors, and free, hands-on art activities.

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South Grand Chalk Walk

Saturday, October 12, 2019

South Grand Chalk Walk invites everyone – all ages and all abilities – to come together to make art or watch art being created. Enjoy fresh air, prizes, live music and fun activities for kids.

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Storytime with Cliff at Left Bank Books

Saturday, August 31, 2019

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Storytime with Cliff welcomes children of all ages, and all families large and small. This special free story time at Left Bank Books usually lasts about 30 minutes and sometimes features a guest author or an activity that ties into the book.

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Foss Swim School Grand Opening Featuring the Bubble Bus

Sunday, September 8, 2019

Tour the newest Foss Swim School, take a chance at winning free swim lessons for your child and enjoy the Bubble Bus at this grand opening.

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Ultimate Ninjas Pro Camp II: Train with American Ninja Warriors

Saturday, September 14, 2019

Sunday, September 15, 2019

Participants age 6 to 16 will train with some of the best ninjas in the world and get to try some of the same obstacles seen on the television show. These include the jumping spider, salmon ladder and a four-level warped wall.

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Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & Stem Expo Featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels

Saturday, September 7, 2019

Sunday, September 8, 2019

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features the world-famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels, a rare and first-time appearance from the RAF Red Arrows, U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor demonstration, Aeroshell Aerobatic Team, Matt Younkin's Aerobatic Beech 18 and many more aerial performances. Tickets are sold in advance online only.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Sound Wave Art

In a new twist on creating art, kids ages 9-13 can record their voice and paint a masterpiece using the sound waves they produce.

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Get ready to hear some honks and lots of barks! Trucks & Tails is one of the most popular events of the year at Purina Farms, and it's back on September 8! Tough construction vehicles, big farm equipment and emergency service vehicles are paired with the dogs that work just as hard as them! Take pictures of your kids inside some of the vehicles, meet incredible dogs and find out how these perfect pairings work together. Visitors will also enjoy face painting, the Bubble Bus, rides on a trackless train and trolly, inflatable bouncers, and food trucks! Trucks & Tails will be held on Sunday, September 8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Admission is free. Reservations are not required. Parking is $5. LEARN MORE

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