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Explore These Awesome St. Louis Splashpads, Fountains and Water Play Parks This Summer

When the heat is on and the pools are crowded, a parent's go-to strategy for finding the perfect summer activity that keeps kids happy and cool is to find the nearest splash pad. St.

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Win Tickets to Circus Flora: The Quest for the Innkeeper's Cask!

We’re excited to give away FOUR tickets to Circus Flora: The Quest for the Innkeeper's Cask to FOUR lucky STL Parent readers!

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Meet the Bunny, Hunt for Eggs and Lots More at These St. Louis Area Easter Events

Grab your baskets and get hopping to these local egg hunts, many with opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Some events require registration.

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Purina Farms Opens Its New Season With Springtime Events for Your Kids and Pups

The 2022 season kicks off at Purina Farms with the always-popular Springtime Village, and that's just the kickoff for a year of fun on the farm. 

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New Double Feature From The Rep Brings Live Children's Theater Home to Your Kids

Thanks to the dedication and resiliency of The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) touring ensemble, kids have VIP access to two of the hottest shows in town, allowing them to experience the magic of the stage in the classroom or in the comfort of home. Be sure to catch the ITC Virtual Theatre Showcase double feature of Tomás and the Library Lady and Puss in Boots now through April 15.

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Metro Theater Company’s “Last Stop on Market Street” Takes Kids on an Unforgettable Bus Ride and an Incredible Adventure

In Metro Theater Company’s re-telling of the Newberry Medal-winning children’s classic, Last Stop on Market Street – written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson – a trip across town suddenly becomes a musical joy ride that changes one young passenger’s life forever. 

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Delight in The Rep’s “The Glowy, Snowy Day” Drive-Through Theater Experience

Keeping little ones entertained and occupied during the holiday break without spending a fortune or battling crowds can be challenging. But with its free New Year’s run of The Glowy, Snowy Day, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis brings the stage outdoors to treat families to a one-of-a-kind literary journey.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 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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Sunflower Festival at Eckert Farms in Belleville
Saturday, August 2, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025

Immerse yourself in a vibrant sea of sunflowers at Eckerts Sunflower Festival. There will be a variety of activities for all ages, like mini photo sessions, face painting, local vendors, a coffee truck, and of course, wandering through the beautiful 2-acre sunflower fields.

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Baby Art Crawl
Saturday, August 2, 2025

Your baby can paint and scribble with other babies and create a big fun mess at the Baby Art Crawl. This free, one-hour event is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library.

 

 

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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.

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