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Bring your kids to have fun at this free Simple Positive Play Open Play Date indoors at January-Wabash Park.

New Year's Eve Walk at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

End the year with a quiet evening stroll along the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. For all ages.

The Great Pumpkin Party at Ferguson Library

The Great Pumkin Party returns! Stop in to the Ferguson Library before trick-or-treating on Halloween to enjoy games and crafts, have kids' pictures taken in costume and grab some sweet treats.

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Ferguson-Florissant Parents as Teachers Storytime

Bring your preschooler for a free story time and playtime at the Ferguson Library sponsored by the Ferguson-Florissant Parents as Teachers.

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Sun, Moon and Stars Storytime

Storyteller Sherry Norfolk leads families through and interactive. global exploration of folktales about the sun, moon and stars.

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Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School

This live theater experience and all-new musical adventure is based on Barbara Park's popular book and is appropriate for all audiences.

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New Year's Day Celebration for Kids at Simple Positive Play

Join in the New Year's Day fun at with a special countdown, dance party, singing and special entertainment by Celia.

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Tuesday Tales Storytime from the APA of Missouri

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals. Kids will learn about caring for our four-legged friends as well as be entertained by fun stories and make a craft. They'll even meet a furry friend! Geared to ages 2-5.

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis

Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Wednesday, March 15, 2023

Children ages 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to join in the Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis. You and your child will get to bake bread, a weekly occurrence in the school's early childhood education program, listen to stories, join in circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement, and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Petite Picasso Virtual Art Classes for Kids

The Magic House now offers a virtual art experience for children – multi-sensory Virtual Petite Picasso classes. Classes are taught live from the Art Studio at The Magic House, and a different art activity is featured each week.

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Family Night With Fredbird

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday nights this off season for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

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Toddler Tinker Time

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

Friday, February 10, 2023

Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Bring your little ones to Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House for special experiences designed for preschoolers. Families will enjoy hands-on activities and private playtime in select exhibit areas like Wonder Works, the STEAM Center, and Xavier Riddle. Recommended for ages 1 to 5.

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Family Night with Fredbird is back at Cardinals Nation! Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird and take photos with him from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m.* To view the dates and make your reservation, visit cardinals.com/familynight

*One free kids meal, per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. For kids 12 and under.

St. Louis' very own Vetta Sports Summer Camps have been around for more than 30 years. Simply put – we play sports and have FUN. As part of their summer camp experience, your child will discover a variety of activities, including classic sports such as soccer, basketball, tennis, inline hockey and kickball. But the fun doesn't stop there! Campers also learn innovative team-building skills, take field trips and get creative with arts & crafts. Special guests educate and entertain kids with animals, introduce science concepts, teach athletic skills and much more. FIND OUT MORE AND SIGN UP

From Nine PBS and Lion Forge Animation comes a new multimedia literacy initiative for kids! In Drawn In, four comic book-loving kids go on epic adventures where their real world collides with a new comic world in each story. They must use literacy and problem-solving skills to set their world right again. Stories are shared through animated shorts, comic books, educational games, and more! Learn more at drawnin.org and follow Drawn In on Facebook and Instagram.

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