Elementary Age

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Saturday, October 12, 2019

Enjoy a new take on Octoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest. This family-friendly Octoberfest includes all the fun of the zoo, including your favorite animals, with German food for purchase, a "biergarten" for adults and root beer for kids, and kids activities.

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Best of Missouri Market

Friday, October 4, 2019

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Enjoy more than 120 regional food producers and artisans, live music, and a Kids' Corner with cow milking, crafts, pumpkin decorating, barnyard animals and more.

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Free STL Symphony Concert and Fireworks in Forest Park

Thursday, September 12, 2019

Beautiful Forest Park is the setting for the annual free concert performed by the St. Louis Symphony, complete with fireworks to end the show.

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Big Truck Day at The Magic House

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Sunday, October 6, 2019

Big trucks will be a big deal at The Magic House on Big Truck Day. Visitors can register to attend a Big Truck Day celebration where they can get up close and personal with a cement mixer, crane, fire truck and more.

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All Aboard a Breakfast Adventure with Thomas & Friends

Sunday, September 22, 2019

You and your little conductor will enjoy a delicious breakfast, private playtime in the all-new Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails exhibit, all-day admission to The Magic House and more.

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Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails opens at The Magic House

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails is pulling into The Magic House's station this fall! Surrounded by everyone's favorite blue engine Thomas and his engine friends, kids can explore the Island of Sodor's iconic locations: Knapford Station, Sodor Steamworks and more.

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Fingerpaint Paint & Play

Saturday, September 7, 2019

This special play time at Play Street Museum encourages kids in the creative process by encouraging kids to feel what they are making. Fingerpaint Paint & Play features eco-kids fingerpaints.

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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

Do your kids love computers? They’ll love Code Ninjas! Code Ninjas is where girls and boys ages 7-14 learn to code by building their very own video games. They’ll learn coding, robotics, math, logic and teamwork. Code Ninjas in O’Fallon, MO, offers drop-in, year-round learning. Prepare to be amazed as your child gains ninja coding skills and confidence! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP TODAY!

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