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Father's Day Lunch at the Saint Louis Zoo

Sunday, June 16, 2019

Treat dad like a king this Father's Day at this barbecue and beer lunch at the Saint Louis Zoo.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, May 26, 2019

Sunday, June 2, 2019

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum every Sunday afternoon for free hands-on art activities with fun themes, special performances, engaging demonstrations and a lively, 30-minute family tour through the galleries.

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Great Green Adventures: What's All the Buzz About?

Saturday, June 15, 2019

At Great Green Adventures: What's All the Buzz About?, kids learn about insects. Insects are an important part of any garden, but what do they really do? Participants will search the Garden for insects and learn ways to help them at home.

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Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Saturday, June 1, 2019

Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.

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Children's Zoo 50th Anniversary Celebration with 50 Cent Admission

For 50 years, the Saint Louis Zoo has offered a special area just for its youngest visitors to connect with nature. On Saturday, May 18, you can visit the Saint Louis Zoo to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Children's Zoo. Families can enjoy admission of just 50 cents per person for ages 2 and up. Children under the age of 2 are free.

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Autism Friendly Family Night at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Monday, May 20, 2019

Enjoy the beautiful sights at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this autism-friendly family night. Your whole family can explore, discover and experience hands-on activities, including fun in the Children's Garden, in a secure environment.

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Free Jungle Boogie Concert at the Saint Louis Zoo

Friday, May 24, 2019

Friday, May 31, 2019

Friday, June 7, 2019

Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo!

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Toddler Tuesday at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

Toddlers and their caregivers are encouraged to experiment with toys and activities that develop motor skills, build language, and support socialization.

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Mad Mixtures

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun with Mad Science! At this free workshop, preschoolers will learn simple chemistry concepts and make some modeling dough to take home.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Storytelling in the Museum

Preschoolers will hear stories and make a craft at this free program at the Missouri History Museum.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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Kids should roll up their sleeves, put on their makers caps and get ready to create! Make It Camp from Mad Science offers extreme, hand-on science fun. Campers will build their own geodesic dome large enough for the entire camp to sit in. Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle and roll challenge? Campers will also explore the world of birds and beasts with birdhouse building, a super bug investigation, owl pellet dissection, fun in the chemistry lab and lots more. Campers even experiment with photography and make their own chromatography-dyed t-shirt. Make It Camp is a week packed with non-stop science fun! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day on June 9! All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. Proceeds and items assembled by participants will benefit local animal welfare organizations. Families can meet adoptable pets, take photos with pets at the photo station, assemble dog beds, make cat toys, make a pet blanket, decorate a treat jar, make animal masks, help compile welcome home kits for shelter pets, play fun, pet-centered games, and lots more! No reservations are necessary, and admission and parking are free! Participants can purchase an activity ticket for $5 and receive a goody bag. The Purina Pet Project Day will be held June 9 at Purina Farms. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. LEARN MORE

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