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Bluey Day at 9 Mile Garden
Saturday, September 12, 2026

Celebrate your favorite blue heeler and her loving family at Bluey Day at 9 Mile Garden! Episodes of Bluey will be playing on the big screen while you and your family enjoy refreshments and Bluey herself will make an appearance! 

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Pajama Party Theme Night at the Saint Louis Zoo
Saturday, September 26, 2026

Wear your PJs at the Saint Louis Zoo for this whimsical, after-hours Zoo adventure! Pajama Party Night features storybook readings at 10 favorite animal habitats throughout the Zoo and a special "Zootime" story at the Schnuck Family Plaza.

 

 

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Fall Fest at Grant's Farm
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Saturday, October 10, 2026

Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kids Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!

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Candy Cane Hunt at Kirkwood Park
Saturday, December 12, 2026

Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa. Pre-registration is required.

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Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026

The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers. 

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Kirkwood Greentree Festival
Friday, September 18, 2026
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sunday, September 20, 2026

The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 18 - 20 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Manchester Homecoming
Friday, September 11, 2026
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sunday, September 13, 2026

Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, kids' entertainment, live music and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. 

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, November 20, 2026
Friday, December 11, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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