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Family Workshop: Bee Hotels

Celebrate Laumeier’s Earth Day Week by visiting the Park with a family member and getting creative! Spend time with a family member learning how to build a bee hotel that can be filled with hollow tubes, nesting blocks and natural materials that will keep solitary bees warm during the winter months. 

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Oktoberfest at Grant's Farm

Celebrate Oktoberfest at Grant's Farm! Families can tailor their experiences for this event to include Clydesdale Close-up tours, Animal Encounters, a fun pass that includes carousel rides, animal feedings and frozen treats, and lots more. Oktoberfest also features German music and dancers, and traditional German food.

 

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Discover Laumeier Sculpture Park

Visit Laumeier Sculpture Park for a free day celebrating art and nature. At Discover Laumeier, you'll have the opportunity to create art inspired by nature, explore connections between art and the natural environment and discover unique artworks by renowned artists. 

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Grant's Farm 120th Anniversary Fireworks

Visit one of St. Louis' favorite family attractions on the season finale of its Fall Fest and enjoy a fireworks show. Grant's Farm will celebrate with your farm favorites all day long followed by nighttime fireworks choreographed to music. 

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Summer Art Camps & Teen Art Program at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Adventure into an inspiring world full of sculptures, natural wonders, and imaginative art projects with Laumeier Sculpture Park’s Summer Art Camps and Teen Art Programs. Half-day Little Buds Morning Art Camps are designed for ages 3.5-6. Young artists investigate art making through fun hands-on activities, explore the woodland creek and trails, and learn and socialize through play. Full-day Art Camps are designed for elementary grades K-5 and middle school grades 6-8. Teen Art Programs are geared for 9-12th grade artists. 

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Gabby's Dollhouse Bakey with Cakey Tour: Meet Gabby!

Gabby's Dollhouse and DreamWorks Animation are going on the road, and your child can meet Gabby on The Bakey with Cakey Tour! Head over to participating Walmart locations across the St. Louis metro area to join Gabby as she travels across the U.S. Learn about the new season, spin the prize wheel, get your own activity booklet, and have a meet & greet and photo with Gabby!

 

 

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Brentwood Days
Friday, September 19, 2025
Saturday, September 20, 2025

Brentwood Days is a community-wide celebration open to all with carnival rides, a Kids' Tent, live performances, pony rides, a parade and even fireworks. 

 

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