St. Charles County

Historical Children's Festival

Celebrate National Kids to Parks Day at the First Missouri State Historic Site's annual Historical Children's Festival, where you can experience life and play as children did in the 1820s.

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Mommy and Me Flamingo Paint and Play

Let's "flamingle," paint and play at Play Street Museum! Kids will paint their own flamingo masterpieces on a canvas they can take home. Fun snacks, activities, and playtime included!

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Rainbow Slime Time at Play Street Museum

Grab a spot at Rainbow Slime Time and celebrate St. Patrick's Day! In addition to playtime, kids will love making batches of slime and making a yummy rainbow treat.

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Valentine Slime Experiments and Playtime at Play Street Museum

Take your little sweethearts to Play Street Museum for Valentine Slime Experiments and Playtime! In addition to playtime, little sweeties will get to make a batch of Valentine-themed slime and take home a special Valentine treat.

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A Sweet Time with Santa at Play Street Museum

See Santa at Play Street Museum and enjoy his favorite snack with him: cookies and milk! Santa will also read a story and take lots of pictures with everyone who visits. Kiddos are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday attire. Everyone can enjoy crafts, playtime in the museum and their special gift from Santa at the end of the event.

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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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Festival of the Little Hills

The Festival of the Little Hills is an annual three-day event that features over 300 arts and craft booths, more than 40 food vendors, live entertainment (both musical and non-musical) and a Kids Corner.

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WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary

Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Preschool Science: Science Tots at the Saint Louis Science Center

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.

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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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Dads Get in Free for Father's Day at City Museum

Sunday, June 15, 2025

Dads get in free with the purchase of a paid child's admission on Father's Day at City Museum. To further celebrate Father's Day there will be craft making in Art City so little ones can make a gift for their dad.

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