Preschool

Stuffie Care Clinic at the St. Louis Aquarium

Your kids can bring their favorite stuffies to the St. Louis Aquarium for a little TLC during the Stuffie Care Clinic. During the clinic, kids become little veterinarians – giving their stuffies a gentle check-up – while they learn how animals are cared for by the staff at the aquarium. Special guest "surgeons" from City Sewing Room will be on hand to patch up any rips or tears to beloved stuffies too!

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Nine PBS Playdate: Mississippi Mornings
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Join the Nine PBS team for a fun morning of crafts, games, PBS characters and fun learning all centered around the mighty Mississippi! The Mississippi Morning: Nine PBS Playdate in Alton is a free family event your kiddos will love. Plus, you'll meet favorite PBS KIDS characters, Daniel Tiger, Elinor, and Nature Cat—perfect for high fives, photos, and big smiles.

 

 

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Tot Time at the Chesterfield Aquatic Center
Friday, June 5, 2026
Friday, June 12, 2026
Friday, June 19, 2026

Bring your little ones to the Chesterfield Aquatic Center for Tot Time. Kids ages 0-5 can splash and play in the leisure pool with their peers. Older children ages 6-11 are welcome when they are accompanied by an adult and younger children. Open to residents and non-residents. Reservations are not needed.

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Read, Play, Grow in the Nature Playscape

Come see the Nature Playscape in Forest Park filled with books, puppets, flannel boards & flannels, and young families at Read, Play, Grow! This unique "come and go as you please" outdoor event for kids ages 0-5 and their families is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with their children while connecting with nature.

 

 

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Thursday, June 18, 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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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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Discovery Club at the St. Louis County Library
Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more. 

 

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Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

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