Preschool

Mary Poppins

Expect the world to change this June as Lifelight Theatre brings everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny to the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.

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Community Open Play Day at the J's New Accessible Playground

You're welcome to explore the new, 8,000 square-foot early childhood playground designed for children of all abilities at this free open play day and open house.

The playground includes play structures for preschoolers and toddlers, an infant-toddler area, a garden space with a watering area, a water feature for infants and toddlers and a drinking fountain. Little ones can also explore nature, music, art, sensory and dramatic play components. All area are designed so that children with disabilities can participate right along with typically developing children. 

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The Kids Games

Game on! Your pint-sized athlete can go for the gold at The Kids Games, an Olympic-themed event at The Magic House. 

Kids compete in Olympic-style track and field events at The Kids Games. All competitors will get to decorate their very oen bib number and will receive a commemorative t-shirt. 

In honor of their victory, all athletes will be presented with a medal. Registration is required for this event!

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Music and Movies at the Meadows

Come have some fun on summer nights during Music and Movie Nights at The Meadows, featuring free outdoor movies, concerts from favorite local bands, food trucks and more. 

Music and Movies will take place at center court - Clock Tower Plaza at the Meadows of Lake Saint Louis. Bring lawn chairs for seating. 

All movies start at dusk, concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The schedule includes:

August 25: Summer Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2

More information: themeadowsatlsl.com

 

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Mother Daughter Tea at Once Upon a Bash

Celebrate Mother's Day a bit early at this Mother-Daughter Tea Party! You and your special little lady (or ladies) will enjoy tea and pastries and you'll each paint a ceramic tea cup and saucer planter to take home, complete with a package of flower seeds.

10 to 11:30 a.m. at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. Cost is $20 per person. 

For more information and to sign up: onceuponabash.com

 

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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
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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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