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September is Playtime for St. Louis Families

With school back in session, all those lazy days and outdoor adventures have come to a full stop—at least until the weekend hits! Once that three o’clock bell rings, get ready to burn off some steam with your family at one (or all!) of these action-packed events in September.

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August is Sizzling with Summer Fun! Here are our Top Picks for a Month Full of Adventure

The month of August is devoted to the most adventurous of kiddos! Your kids can journey around the world without leaving St. Louis, connect with the creepiest of creatures, and jump on their bikes for one of the biggest cycling events in the region. Best of all, you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy all the fun.

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Family Fun Heats up for the Summer: Eight Ways to Play in St. Louis in June

If your child is an arts lover, June was made for them! Throughout the month, they can sit ringside at a world-renowned circus, boogie the day away at family-friendly concerts, and even explore a new hands-on makerspace created just for kids. Best of all, you can jump in on the fun!

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Win Tickets To the Kidz Bop 2019 World Tour!

The 2019 Kidz Bop World Tour is coming to St. Louis on June 15, and we're giving away four reserved seat tickets for this ultimate family concert experience! 

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Saint Louis Zoo Plans Primate Canopy Trails, a Huge Outdoor Expansion of the Primate House

The Saint Louis Zoo has unveiled plans for the creation of Primate Canopy Trails, a 35,000-square-foot outdoor expansion of the Primate House, complete with sky trails and plenty of ways for visitors to get an up-close look at their favorite primates.

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Where to Find Family Fun in May

The warm weather is here and it’s time to get outside for some family fun time! With plenty of special events all across St. Louis to take advantage of in May, your kids can create works of art alongside experienced artists, join up with one of the biggest parades in the country, and even step back in history—all in the great outdoors.

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Purina Farms Springtime Village: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

During its annual Springtime Village from April 10-14 and 17-20, Purina Farms is celebrating the return of spring with live entertainment, baby animals, photos with Peter Rabbit, Incredible Dog Shows, costumed characters, food trucks, magic shows, and lots more. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your family's day at the farm. 

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art! 

 

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Dinoroarus at the Saint Louis Zoo

Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.

 

 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

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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Life Lessons Learned at Overnight Camp

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