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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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Dance Season Preview at COCA

The Dance Season Preview at COCA offers audiences a peek inside what dancers at COCA have been developing over the past year. The performance features COCA's three Pre-Professional Division student dance companies – Ballet Eclectica, COCAdance and COCA Hip Hop Crew – in a mix of excerpts and full works.

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International Zebra Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Learn about the Saint Louis Zoo's Grevy's zebras, how they are cared for, and how the Saint Louis Zoo is working to save wild Grevy's zebras in Kenya during International Zebra Day.

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First Fridays From Home with the Saint Louis Science Center

From the ancient past to the distant future, join the Saint Louis Science Center for a virtual trip exploring the real science behind your favorite stories of time travel. First Friday from Home: Time Travel will explore everything from Bill and Ted to Dr. Who to Interstellar and everything in between!

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Opera on the Go featuring the Pirates of Penzance

Introduce children to the magic of opera with Opera on the Go!, a program that combines live performances with engaging workshops on stage makeup, lighting design, and singing. Opera on the Go featuring the Pirates of Penzance is a family friendly presentation and includes a 30-minute abidgement of Gilbert and Sullivan's comedy The Pirates of Penzance.

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Pucker Up for Pets Drive Up

Calling all puppy lovers and smitten kittens! You love your pet, so this Valentine's Day let it show with a special "kissing booth" photo opp you'll treasure for years. And this socially distant event helps support homeless pets!

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Clay Class: Wheel Throwing for Ages 8-15 at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Kids and teens ages 8-15 can learn the basics of using a potter's wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures in Clay Class: Wheel Throwing at Laumeier Sculpture Park. They'll study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases.

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Water Waddlers Outdoor Drop-In Swim

Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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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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Festivals & Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th in St. Louis

It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis, and because this year July 4th falls on a Friday, your family can look forward to a full weekend of festivals and fireworks. Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks and lots more.

Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

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Visit the Missouri History Museum on Wednesdays and Fridays in June and July for their Summer Family Fun Series! On Wednesdays, enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts, all are tied into Museum exhibits and centered on a different theme each week. Learn about Caribbean, Latin American, and German cultures in STL, discover Missouri’s trains, planes and other forms of transportation innovation, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the History Clubhouse, and more! Fridays feature Storytelling in the Museum and Cuentos en el Museo programs followed by a drop-in craft workshop. Hear classic American folktales, stories about Juneteenth, sweet treats and the 1904 World’s Fair, as well as other topics that families will love. The series is appropriate for children ages 2–12. For more detailed information on each day’s activities, visit the Museum’s website. Please note there is no program on Wednesday, July 2.

From arts, to STEM, to nature, sports and beyond, you'll find the best summer adventures for your kids in our Summer Camp Guide. Enroll now and plan your family's best summer yet. Our Summer Camp Guide is searchable for your child's interests, age, your location, whether you need before and after-care, and even for specific weeks. You'll find exciting opportunities for kids ages 3 to teenagers. Check our Summer Camp Guide now to get started!

The Fulton School is a toddler-through-12th-grade Montessori community in Chesterfield. The Montessori Method will blow you away. The early childhood programs focus on the foundation necessary for the rest of their education while also developing their self-confidence and character. The children work hard, but it feels like play because the beautiful environment is built just for them. Montessori-trained teachers prepare the environment with tried-and-true, research-proven materials to keep the children engaged and excited to learn. Students grow from concrete, hands-on learners to abstract thinkers, beginning with early reading and math skills.

Classrooms span three age levels, which allows teachers to build strong relationships and develop a deeper understanding of each child’s learning style over the course of three years. Children benefit from being the youngest and learning from peers to being the oldest and learning leadership skills, enjoying the pride of their hard work. Schedule a tour to see the campus, observe the complex beauty of a Montessori classroom, and chat with students/faculty. Come see how a Fulton School education helps children grow up well. LEARN MORE >

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