Teens and Tweens

Grinch Workshop at the Kirkwood Community Center

The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help grow the Grinch's heart by joining in on this workshop full of Grinch activities. Kids will make Grinch dust to help stop the Grinch from coming to their homes and other crafts, as well as Grinch cookies.

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Purina Pro Plan Incredible Dog Challenge at Purina Farms

Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms. Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action.

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Birthday Block Party at NINE PBS

Join NINE PBS for its free Block Party celebrating its 70th birthday! All are welcome to this grand celebration featuring kids' activities, food, music, visits from PBS characters and an opportunity to meet "Maria" from Sesame Street, PBS icon Sonia Manzano.

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Family Workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park

At this family workshop, Pumpkin Painting, you'll spend a beautiful fall morning in the park with your family. Pick out a pumpkin to paint while you watch colorful leaves fall around you. Learn how to mix colors and paint patterns or funny faces. Then you'll take home your pumpkin to show off at your home!

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring the headless horseman, Halloween lights, spooky scenes, Mad Science shows at the amphitheater, A Monster Mash courtyard dance party, a bone-chilling scare zone, lots of exciting photo opportunities and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Frights and Heights at the Gateway Arch

The tallest monument in the United States will become the spookiest on October 19 during Frights and Heights at the Gateway Arch. The Arch will transform into a family-friendly Halloween party full of tricks and treats.

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Family Candy Cane Hunt at Babler State Park

Bring the whole family to beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Enjoy several different candy cane hunts, then step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes.

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Saint Louis Art Fair with the Creative Castle for Kids

Friday, September 5, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025

The Saint Louis Art Fair is a free, three-day celebration of the visual and performing arts that includes a Creative Castle for kids on Saturday and Sunday.

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Schlafly Art Outside Festival

Friday, September 5, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Schlafly Art Outside is a three-day invitational art fair featuring affordable art from more than 60 artists based in the St. Louis region. Enjoy quality art, tasty food, local brews and live music. There will also be hands-on art activities at this family-friendly festival.

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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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Manchester Homecoming

Friday, September 5, 2025

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Sunday, September 7, 2025

Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, kids' entertainment, live music and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park.

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Kids Art Night Out

Friday, September 5, 2025

Friday, October 3, 2025

Friday, November 7, 2025

Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.

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City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

Visit City Museum August 4-17, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

Take Your Kids on a Trip Through Time: History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Each day, the Missouri History Museum immerses kids in the stories of St. Louis, written over hundreds of years and told through hands-on exhibits, fun-filled activities, and special family-focused events. During the school year, young history buffs of all ages can take an unforgettable journey to our city’s past with a special monthly adventure designed just for them! The Museum’s highly-anticipated History Exploration Days, starting back up this September, lets kids engage with history in creative and unexpected ways and discover how those who came before us continue to impact their lives today.

Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Children with strong listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and, eventually, in their careers. But many children lack this important skill and parents are rightly concerned. First, listening is much more than just hearing.

7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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