Preschool

Visiting Artist Series at The Magic House: Sand Sculpture

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Sunday, June 9, 2019

Join world-champion sand sculptor Dan Belcher as he builds a 75-ton sandcastle outdoors on the shores of The Magic House! Visitors can dig and create their own "sandsational" sculpture using only sand and water.

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Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House - Get Outdoors with Upper Limits

Friday, June 7, 2019

On the first Friday of each month kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House. Advance registration is required. This month: Get Outdoors with Upper Limits Climbing Gym!

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Kids Try-Athlon at Chesterfield Central Park

Saturday, June 8, 2019

Kids ages 3-5 are invited to participate in this bike, run and swim competition.

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Free Family Night at The Magic House

Friday, June 21, 2019

Friday, July 19, 2019

Some of the best things in life are free! The Magic House holds Emerson Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

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The Wizard of Oz Sing Along at the Missouri History Museum

Join the Missouri History Museum for a screening of the classic movie musical where you can sing along with Dorothy and friends as they make their way down the yellow brick road. Everyone who comes in costume will be entered to win a prize.

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Summer Children's Concert Series at the Piper Palm House

Wednesday, June 5, 2019

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Wednesday, June 19, 2019

Treat your kids to a free concert that will introduce them to different musical styles in beautiful Tower Grove Park.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!

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Elephant and Piggie Party: A Mo Willems Celebration

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Families and kids can wiggle-waggle and robot-walk with Elephant and Piggie from the books, explore the new Mo Willems exhibit, enjoy private playtime throughout The Magic House and partake in fun take-home activities.

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Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Kids can have fun riding the Carousel, make a craft, play with toys and play with each other at Create and Play at the St. Louis Carousel.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Friday, May 24, 2019

Saturday, May 25, 2019

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Mad Mixtures

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun with Mad Science! At this free workshop, preschoolers will learn simple chemistry concepts and make some modeling dough to take home.

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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.

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Kids should roll up their sleeves, put on their makers caps and get ready to create! Make It Camp from Mad Science offers extreme, hand-on science fun. Campers will build their own geodesic dome large enough for the entire camp to sit in. Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle and roll challenge? Campers will also explore the world of birds and beasts with birdhouse building, a super bug investigation, owl pellet dissection, fun in the chemistry lab and lots more. Campers even experiment with photography and make their own chromatography-dyed t-shirt. Make It Camp is a week packed with non-stop science fun! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day on June 9! All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. Proceeds and items assembled by participants will benefit local animal welfare organizations. Families can meet adoptable pets, take photos with pets at the photo station, assemble dog beds, make cat toys, make a pet blanket, decorate a treat jar, make animal masks, help compile welcome home kits for shelter pets, play fun, pet-centered games, and lots more! No reservations are necessary, and admission and parking are free! Participants can purchase an activity ticket for $5 and receive a goody bag. The Purina Pet Project Day will be held June 9 at Purina Farms. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. LEARN MORE

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