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Kids ages 5 and up are invited to have their own booth at the Kids Only Flea Market in Brentwood. Looking to get rid of some old stuff? Register for a booth and make some extra money before school starts. The Kids Only Flea market is free to attend for shoppers.

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Under the Big Top at The Butterfly House

Under the Big Top is an all-new summer exhibit at The Butterfly House where guests will be awed by arthopod acrobats and thrilled by sideshow spectacles! Bring your kids to spy on the fabulous flea circus and marvel at circut-inspired botanicals. Daily show schedules include story time, live animal encounters and butterfly releases.

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Saint Louis Art Museum At Home Film Series

We may not be able to gather on Art Hill this year, but we can still come together virtually for fantastic movie nights courtesy of the Saint Louis Art Museum. Join in on Fridays in July for the Saint Louis Art Museum At Home Film Series.

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Wildwood Outdoor/Drive-in Movie Night

Bring the family for a fun movie night on the lawn or from your car at the B&B Wildwood 10 Theater. See Secret Life of Pets. For lawn seating, please bring bag chairs or blankets. Some parking will be allowed on the lawn. Attendees must maintain social distancing and wear a mask.

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Nerf War on Ice

Bring your Nerf gun and helmet for an hour of fun at the Brentwood Ice Rink! Nerf darts and barriers will be provided.

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Frog Festival at the Butterfly House

Fabulous frogs fill the summer nights with song, and The Butterfly House is throwing a festival in their honor. Visitors to the Frog Festival can play games that celebrate the amazing things frogs can do and how we can protect them in our neighborhoods. There will be frog walks, face painting, live animal encounters and "meet & greets" with Finn the Frog. Kids will even get to take home a frog calling kit so they can join the chorus in their own back yards.

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Prince and Princesses at the Park

Here ye, here ye! Bring your little princes and princesses to a royal afternoon at Memorial Park in Brentwood. Come dressed in your favorite royal outfits for an afternoon of fun at the park, including crafts, games and a special visit from a real princess!

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Museum Babies Storytelling

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

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Tuesday, October 28, 2025

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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Boo at the Zoo

Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Say hello to Ninja Central – a one-of-a-kind movement space where kids run, jump, climb, and soar toward strength, agility, and unshakable confidence. This isn’t your average gym. This is next-level ninja –built from scratch with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of heart. How did it all happen? Because one person had the courage to dream big. Ray Overmann, founder of the non-profit Team Central, saw a need - a space where kids could move freely, build real strength, and feel like superheroes in their own story. Now that dream is real, right here in our community.

Ninja Central opens November 15th. Come be part of something BIG.

Attend the Community Sneak Peek, a free event for families to meet our staff, tour the gym, and test out all the amazing Ninja equipment. Reserve your spot here!

Find yourself at Forsyth on Sunday, October 26, 3–5 p.m., for the All-School Open House—perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade! Hear from Rob Butler, Head of School, before touring Forsyth's unique campus and connecting with teachers and current families in the classrooms. Visit The Rand Center for Performing Arts & Athletics to see the Adventure Center (featuring a climbing wall and high ropes course) in action. Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children age 2 through Grade 6 to pursue challenges with confidence. Advance registration is required.

The College School in Webster Groves invites you to our Open House on Saturday, November 15 at 9 AM—a chance to experience our hands-on, heart-engaged approach to Preschool–8th Grade. At TCS, learning is active and meaningful: students investigate real questions, collaborate with peers, and apply ideas in the classroom and outdoors. In close-knit classes, teachers know each child and shape challenges that are appropriately rigorous and joyful. Our approach grows lasting capacities—creative problem-solving, empathy, communication, and the courage to try, learn, and try again—timeless skills that serve students in any future. During Open House, you’ll meet educators, explore our campus, and learn more about our vibrant community. Come see how dynamic academics and outdoor adventure work together to spark a lifelong love of learning and a sense of purpose. Reserve your spot here. We look forward to meeting you!

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