Middle Schoolers

Sauce Magazine's Harvest Festival in Tower Grove Park

Sunday, October 13, 2024

Enjoy food from dozens of local restaurants and refreshments from local breweries and wineries. There will also be lots of vendor booths featuring farmers and artisans, and live music.

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Twilight Thursdays Concert Series at the Missouri History Museum

Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The September 2024 series of concerts features favorites like the Ohio Players Anthology, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.

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Winterfest New Year's Eve Neon Lights Celebration and Fireworks

Tuesday, December 31, 2024

New Year's Eve at Winterfest is designed for the whole family, and includes ice skating, fire performers, appearances from some of your kids' favorite princesses and superheroes, fireworks and more.

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Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics

Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.

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Community Carnival and Grand Opening of Maryville University's Interactive STEAM Studio

Dayspring Arts & Education and the Maryville Interactive STEAM Studio invite families to the Grand Opening of the new location for the STEAM Studio, featuring many fun activities for all ages. Visitors can experience sample classes, tours, performances, and more, and there will be games, a dunk tank and food trucks!

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Lindenwood Football Fan Fest

On-field activities include autograph signings, student-athlete meet and greets, football skill games with the players, yard games, inflatables, face painting, and more.

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Discover COCA Day

Learn about the many classes, workshops and performances available at COCA and take part in fun, family activities during Discover COCA Day.

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Historic Shaw Art Fair

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Located on the beautiful tree-lined parkway of Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair features art activities for kids, great food, live music and art from more than 100 artists.

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Fall Fire & Ice Festival in Town and Country

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Enjoy the Fall Fire & Ice Festival in Town & Country featuring live music, bounce houses for the kids, a Kids Corner, arts & crafts and fireworks.

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Big Truck Day at The Magic House

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Sunday, October 6, 2024

Roll on over to The Magic House for a truckload of fun! Truck lovers of all ages will get up close to a crane, firetruck, bucket truck, sleeper cab and more!

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Friday, October 4, 2024

Saturday, October 5, 2024

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring the headless horseman, Halloween lights, spooky scenes, Mad Science shows at the amphitheater, A Monster Mash courtyard dance party, a bone-chilling scare zone, lots of exciting photo opportunities and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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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. Reservations are not necessary.

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Lace up and leash up for a great cause! You and your dog are invited to run, jog, or walk in the Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run at Purina Farms on October 12. Compete for top dog in our 5K race or take it easy in our 1-mile fun run. Put your paws to the pavement and then head over to the TAILgate after party for food, drinks, music and more all while raising awareness for the Purple Leash Project. All purple outfits and purple dog gear are highly encouraged! The Purple Leash Project was born out of the Purina mission to bring and keep pets and people together and the RedRover® mission to bring people and their pets from crisis to care. Your support of the Purple Leash Project assists domestic violence shelters on their journey to welcome family pets by funding pet-friendly renovations. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Olympia Gymnastics is thrilled to announce we've been voted Best Gymnastics Center in St. Louis and an All-Star in Sports & Recreation by the STL Post-Dispatch's Headliner! Your trust and enthusiasm inspires us every day to provide the best happy, healthy and confident experience for kids in our region. To keep up with our growth and bring even more joy to local families, we're hiring! If you (or someone you know) love working with kids and want to be part of something special, this is your chance! We are looking for administrative assistants, gymnastics & ninja instructors, team coaches, office managers, event specialists and more! Visit Careers | Olympia Gymnastics to learn more and apply today!

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