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Enjoy music under the stars at this Independence Day celebration at Jefferson Barracks Park. This free event features live music, food trucks and a stunning fireworks display.

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Dog Day Out at Purina Farms

Stretch your legs at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields on Saturday, June 25 or Sunday, June 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day. Try out a variety of canine sports, games, and activities designed to challenge your dog mentally and physically. There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 12 stations to explore, and special treats for their humans too.

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Ice Cream Social at Forest Park

Enjoy ice cream galore at this ice cream social for all ages that benefits Nurses for Newborns. Tickets are just $5 per person or $20 per family, and you'll enjoy treats from Andy's Frozen Custard, Tower Grove Creamery, Cold Stone Creamery, Oberweis and The Baked Bear. There will also be attendance prizes, raffles, entertainment, bubbles, kids' art activities, miniature ponies and more.

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Art Hill Film Series at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Join the Saint Louis Art Museum in July when the museum's front yard is transformed into the city's biggest cinema during the Art Hill Film Series, a St. Louis tradition of films, food and music.

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Third of July Fireworks at Twin Oaks

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Prairie Farms Movie Night at Ballpark Village

Thursday, August 11, 2022

Thursday, September 22, 2022

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

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MADE for Kids Makers Market

Shop a wide variety of items handmade by young entrepreneurs at the MADE for Kids Makers Market, plus, enjoy live music and food trucks.

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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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Eye Thrive Vision Screenings and Eye Exams at the St. Louis County Library

Eye Thrive will provide free, on-site vision screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses to children ages 4 through 12th grade at these clinics held at St. Louis County Library locations.

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Petite Picasso Virtual Art Classes for Kids

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The Magic House now offers a virtual art experience for children – multi-sensory Virtual Petite Picasso classes. Classes are taught live from the Art Studio at The Magic House, and a different art activity is featured each week.

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Storybook Walk at Chesterfield's Central Park

Experience an outdoor nature adventure with a literary twist! Chesterfield's Central Park is home to the Storybook Walk, where you can take your kids for an educational nature walk centered around a favorite children's book.

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Storytime at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Meet up at the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

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