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SLSO Family Concert: Powell Hall Playlist

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon on Sunday, May 7, at 3 p.m. for the SLSO Family Concert: Powell Hall Playlist!

Celebrate the opening of the Purina Farms 2023 season with floral-filled fun for dogs* and their families this April 7 & 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dogs and kids will enjoy photos with Peter Rabbit, petal-inspired crafts, an inflatable bounce house, Incredible Dog Shows, The Bubble Bus, pony rides, games and more! We be-leaf you and your best bud are sure to have a great "thyme!" This event has sold out.

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Family Workshop: Rain Chain Garden Sculpturres at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Watch raindrops become art whenever it storms! Build a rain chain together using old chains, hooks, spoons and loops while learning about functional art to have in your garden. Show off your new garden sculpture at home and relax to its soothing sounds during this spring’s rainy days.

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Family Open House at Laumeier Sculpture Park Summer Camps and Summer Teen Art Programs

Tour beautiful Laumeier Sculpture Park and learn about Laumeier's summer camps and summer teen art programs at this free open house. Bring the whole family, because this is a great opportunity for young artists to get excited about art camp!

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St. Patrick's Day Weekend at City Museum

Celebrate all things Irish during St. Patrick's Day Weekend at City Museum! In addition to fun for grown-ups, there will be lots of festive treats, live music, Irish dancers and a good, old-fashioned gold hunt just for kids. Kids can mine the caves but better watch out for dragons!

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Open House at YMCA Camp Lakewood

Camp Lakewood Open Houses are designed to give you and your children or teens the opportunity to meet the camp directors, ask questions and see the beautiful property. You'll get a tour of the camp, be able to speak with camp staff and be reassured that your camper will have the experience of a lifetime at YMCA Camp Lakewood.

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St. Patrick's Day Celebration at The Magic House

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day at The Magic House! Kids can count gold coins with a penny float experiment in the Science Lab, create a rainbow sculpture in the Art Studio and enjoy a performance by the Meghan Torno School of Irish Dance.

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park

Friday, September 12, 2025

Friday, September 26, 2025

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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Kirkwood Greentree Festival

Friday, September 12, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025

The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 13 - 15 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, September 12, 2025

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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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

Friday, September 12, 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025

Sunday, September 14, 2025

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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