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Webster Groves Family Enrichment and Summer Opportunities Fair

Talk with representatives from summer camps across the St. Louis area at this free camp fair. The fair is hosted by the Webster Groves School District and open to parents and families in any school district.

Camps from across the St. Louis area will have representatives on hand, including the Saint Louis Science Center, STAGES St. Louis, Mad Science of St. Louis, STL Camps and lots more. You'll find camps, summer opportunities and volunteer opportunities for kids from preschool through grade 12.

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Super Kids Earth Day Evening

Calling all superheroes! The earth needs kids' help! Join The Magic House and Gateway Greening for a Super Kids Earth Day celebration.

Kids can get their hands dirty as they plant seeds to start their own garden at home. They'll learn about where food comes from, how composting can reduce your trash and why saving the planet can be down and dirty fun!

4 to 7 p.m. at The Magic House. Included with regular admission.

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Stories with Aunt Peggy

Kids can listen to stories with Aunt Peggy - complete with puppets and toys to make the stories come alive. After story time, it's time to ride the carousel!

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Annie Jr.

Leaping Lizards! STAGES St. Louis is proud to present its second annual production of Annie Jr. live on stage.

Watch as the irrepressible comic strip heroine takes center stage in one of the world's most loved musicals.

Performances are Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 6 at 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 7 at 2:30 p.m.

More information: stagesstlouis.org

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Move and Groove

Little ones will discover the joy of dancing and develop motor skills as they groove to outrageous movement songs.

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Goldilocks

In this fun, new musical take on the well-known tale, Goldilocks learns some much-needed lessons about friendship and acceptance when she meets Freddy, a bear with a penchant for science.

Presented by the Imaginary Theatre Company. For ages 5-10.

Free. The performance begins at 6:30 at the Headquarters Branch of the St. Louis County Library. Doors open at 6 p.m.

More information: slcl.org

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Rapunzel Puppet Show

Paul Mesner Puppets presents a "veggie" different take on the traditional story of Rapunzel. Will Rapunzel escape her evil captor and "leaf" happily ever "alfalfa?"

Part of the ST Art @ Your Library series. For ages 3-10.

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You and Me Under the Canopy at Tower Grove Park

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Bring your little ones to enjoy a nature adventure, where they'll learn to appreciate the natural world through a story, songs, movement and play.

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Preschool Science: Science Tots at the Saint Louis Science Center

Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Twilight Thursdays Concert Series at the Missouri History Museum

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Thursday, May 28, 2026

Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The May series of concerts features favorite bands, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.

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