Family Life

Holiday Greetings That Lighten Your Load and Brighten Others’ Lives

Every year at this time, busy moms and dads race to send out a J. Crew-worthy family holiday card that makes all other parents envious.

Queen Bees Author to Parents, Schools: Step Up Your Game Against Mean Girls and Masterminds

There are few names that strike fear in the heart of film lovers like Regina George. We’ve all been harassed by a Regina George. Heck, at one time or another we may have been Regina George.

6 Simple Ways to Keep Your Kids (and Yourself) More Organized

For many parents, keeping your home and your children organized can feel like a full-time job.

Get Muddy, Sandy and Covered in Paint at the Endangered Wolf Center's Messy Play Day

Kids love to get messy when they play, and the Endangered Wolf Center is holding an event on Sunday, June 29 that will let kids do just that. Messy Play Day promises to be messy fun.

5 Truly Unexpected Father's Day Gifts for the Coolest St. Louis Dads

Buying Father's Day gifts can be tough. This special celebration of dads is, of course, an annual event. But finding something to show the dads in your family just how much they are loved and appreciated becomes more of a challenge every year.

Pool Party Will Make Heroes Out of Your Pirates and Princesses

Every kid wants to be a pirate or a princess for the day. But to play dress-up at one of the region’s premier water parks? That brings a whole new level of adventure to make-believe.

Open Your Heart on May 6 for Give STL Day

Many people see nonprofits only as charities – the last hope for individuals in need.

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Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Immerse yourself in awe-inspiring Chinese cultural performances, music, art, and history while enjoying authentic cuisine at Chinese Culture Days at the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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Strawberry Festival at Eckerts

Saturday, May 18, 2024

There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, the children's playground and lots more.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.

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The Taste of Maplewood Street Festival

Saturday, May 18, 2024

The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.

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Free Family Saturday at the St. Louis Artists Guild

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Saturday, June 15, 2024

Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.

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Stretch your legs at the Purina Farms outdoor show fields to try out a variety of canine sports, games, and activities designed to challenge your dog mentally and physically at Dog Day Out! There's something for dogs of every size and energy level to enjoy with over 10 stations to explore, and fun for their humans too. Activities include flying disc, lure coursing, canine obstacle course, furbol futbol, dock diving and more! Advance registration is required. Dog Day Out is set for June 7 & 8 from 4 to 8 p.m. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Take a Trip to Baseball Heaven – The brand-new Rawlings Experience is a baseball fan’s dream come true. At the Rawlings Experience you can travel through Rawlings history in the Gold Glove Vault. You can swing the newest baseball and softball bats in our Hit Lab. You can even design your very own custom glove like the pros with a Rawlings master glove craftsman! After your photo-ops in front of the bat wings and mega-sized Rawlings baseball, relax and play a game of bags in the new courtyard while watching baseball on the big screen TV! Open daily at 10 AM. LEARN MORE

Upper Limits Summer Camps are created by climbers, for climbers. Five-day sessions start June 3rd, 2024 and are organized into two age groups: Rock Dwellers (ages 7-10) and Cliff Hangers (ages 11-15). Full-day and half-day options are available for both age groups at all St. Louis locations: Maryland Heights at 1874 Lackland Hill Pkwy. & Chesterfield at 13735 Edison Ave. Each age group alternates schedules so there is always an option available for your kids! BONUS: Every camper, no matter what session they are in, will get to tie-dye their very own Upper Limits t-shirt! LEARN MORE

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COCA Ignites Creativity and Sparks Fun for Kids of All Ages, All Summer Long

Stroll along the Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop, and you’ll spot the playwrights, actors, and artists who got their start in St. Louis, from Tennessee Williams and Katherine Dunham, to Tina Turner and John Goodman. Just a few steps away and around the corner, a new generation of Gateway City superstars will discover their love for the visual and performing arts this summer.

Farmer's Markets Make Great Family Outings! Here is Your 2024 Guide to Farmers Markets Across the St. Louis Area

A trip to the farmer’s market is a fun outing for the entire family – and it can be educational too. Make plans to visit one (or several) of these top St. Louis farmers’ markets this spring and summer, so that you and your kids can learn more about where your food comes from and indulge in some of the freshest, seasonal produce the St. Louis region has to offer. Plus, many of these markets offer activities just for kids, feature food trucks, welcome dogs, and more.

SUE: The T. Rex Experience to Roar Into the Saint Louis Science Center

Starting in June, families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, in the Lou! The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience beginning June 8. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole along as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.

Life Lessons Learned at Overnight Camp

With the perfect blend of adventure and responsibility, camp life teaches kids valuable lessons they can use for the rest of their lives. If you send your child to overnight camp, here are some life lessons they are likely to learn.

10 Reasons Your Teen Might Love to be a Camp Counselor

Day or sleepaway summer camp is the perfect place for teens to transition to the world of the employed. The paycheck is nice, but being a summer camp counselor has other rewards, too.