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HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever Opens at the Saint Louis Science Centr

Explore the science behind the sport of hockey at the Saint Louis Science Center's newest exhibit: HOCKEY: Faster Than Ever. Technology, physics and other topics highlight the advances of the sport over time and show that science is found everywhere in hockey.

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History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Kids and families are welcome at History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum. This month, families and students in grades Pre-K through 12 can explore the rich and diverse musical history we have right in our own backyard by viewing the museum's newest exhibit, St. Louis Sound.

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Last Stop on Market Street

Get ready for a heart-thumping, toe-tapping joy ride in this Motown/hip-hop musical adaptation of the New York Times and Newbery Medal-winning picture book Last Stop on Market Street. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called Last Stop on Market Street "Like Hamilton for kids!"

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Kids Day at the National Blues Museum

Bring your whole family to the National Blues Museum for Kids Day. Kids can experiment with instruments in the musical petting zoo, make crafts, and the whole family can enjoy a free outdoor concert!

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Esports Program at the Saint Louis Science Center

This in-person program takes place at the Saint Louis Science Center in a limited-occupancy competition space. Games include Show Me Showdown featuring League of Legends, Fortnite, Madden NFL, Rocket League, Esports XP Session, Super Smash Bros Tournament and more.

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It's Your Lucky Day St. Patrick's Day Event at Play Street Mueum

Get ready to (sham)rock and roll at the Play Street Museum St. Patrick Day event It's Your Lucky Day! Kids will enjoy a performance by the Clarkson School of Irish Dance, shamrock hunting, rainbows and time to play in the museum.

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Brrrentwood Ice Festival

Come support the Backstoppers at the Brrrentwood Ice Festival! Enjoy open skating with your local first responders. You can also skate with some of your favorite characters from Frozen!

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Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

Friday, October 30, 2026

Saturday, October 31, 2026

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Friday, October 30, 2026

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Friday, October 30, 2026

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

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Trick or Treating on Main Street St. Charles

Friday, October 30, 2026

Bring your little ghouls and goblins in their favorite costumes to the Main Street historic district in St. Charles for trick or treating from Main Street merchants.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Friday, October 30, 2026

Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Dinoroarus Comes Roaring Back at the Saint Louis Zoo

The Dinoroarus exhibit brings prehistoric fun back to the Saint Louis Zoo this summer with 20 lifelike dinosaur animatronics and sculptures on the Zoo's Historic Hill.

Get Ready to Climb and Explore at These Free Big Truck Days

If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend or weeknight outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.

Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

There comes a point every summer when all that “free time” isn’t so fun anymore. Your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s too hot to hit the playground, and every activity seems to come with a big price tag. That’s when the screens come out, and parents find themselves counting down the minutes to bedtime. Thankfully, when Friday rolls around each week, your family can experience a mini summer getaway through history – no travel required.

City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

Visit City Museum August 3-31, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

Seeing a movie at the theater is a magical experience, but when summer rolls around, it’s time to get outside and enjoy free movies under the stars! Free family movie nights abound across the St. Louis area, so grab your kids, a blanket or lawn chairs, and get ready for some cinematic fun. Here's where to find them:

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Find yourself at Forsyth on Sunday, October 25, 3:00–5:00 pm for All-School Open House! Perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade, All-School Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet our classroom and specialist teachers, chat with current students and families, and hear from Head of School Rob Butler. Advance registration is required.

Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children age 2 through Grade 6 to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring teachers encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural world. LEARN MORE AND RSVP

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday per month from September to May, homeschool families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE. Explore St. Louis history in new and exciting ways through interactive guided gallery tours, hands-on workshops, and community performances that align with each month’s theme, encouraging investigation, exploration, and creative fun. Activities are offered at various times throughout the day and are customized for specific grade-level groups.

Storytelling takes place in the morning, and all ages are welcome. Visit the craft room for fun learning experiences, with museum educators available to help learners participate in meaningful ways. Topics this school year include colonial St. Louis, baseball, Black history, and wildlife. Detailed schedules for each day will be posted to the Museum’s website. The program is offered on October 9, November 13, December 11, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 9, and May 14. LEARN MORE

What if school were a place where curiosity leads the way, learning comes to life, and children discover just how much they're capable of? At The College School, students from Preschool through Eighth Grade learn by doing. They explore creeks and forests, tackle meaningful challenges, ask big questions, and build the confidence to think independently. With strong academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, learning extends far beyond the classroom.

We invite you to experience it for yourself at our All-School Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms and learning spaces, and discover what makes The College School such a special place to grow.

Come see how an extraordinary education begins with the freedom to explore.

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