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Miles from Tomorrowland: Galactech Missions

Calling all cosmic explorers! Disney Junior has partnered with the Saint Louis Science Center to provide science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) programs for kids ages 2-8 and their families.

With Miles from Tomorrowland: Galactech Missions, kids can construct a toolbelt for Miles, program a robot, or help create a blastboard! Everyone who completes a mission will receive a special Galactech Badge!

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CAM Art Bus at Citygarden

Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.

Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!

Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.

More information: citygardenstl.org

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Flamingo Fest at Citygarden

Celebrate Citygarden's 7th year at the Flamingo Fest. Wear pink in honor of Citygarden's flamingo population, and get ready to dance, get wet and have fun!

The fest features DJ Lamar Harris for a two-hour dance extravaganza, the Bubble Bus and lots of childrens' activities.

Your kids will also love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains, so dress them to get wet!

Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.

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Play Date Theater: Rumpelstiltskin

Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.

2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.

More information: slpl.org

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Preschool Science Series: Farm Animals

During Farm Animals, your preschooler will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.

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Benton Park 150th Anniversary Festival

Enjoy a wide variety of live music, make-and-take art project for kids provided by Artscope, food, and fun at this community festival celebrating 150 years of the Benton Park neighborhood.

The festival begins at 11 a.m. with a full schedule of local bands at the Benton Park Pavilllion and Lagoon at the corner of Jefferson and Arsenal.

Free. More information: bpnastl.org

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Play Studio Grand Opening

Your kids can celebrate the grand opening of the newest Play Studio by the St. Louis Teachers' Recycle Center and Play Your Art Out Studios.

At this free event there will be play in the studio, sidewalk chalk, log cabin building, VanGo the bookmobile, snacks and giveaways.

10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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Garden Glow Family Nights at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5.

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

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Friday, December 12, 2025

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

Thursday, November 20, 2025

Saturday, November 22, 2025

Monday, November 24, 2025

The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.

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LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library

LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.

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Experience the beauty of nearly 400 young singers onstage at newly renovated Powell Hall. Join The St. Louis Children’s Choirs for their Holiday Concert - “Illuminate" – on Sunday, December 7th at 4 p.m. “Illuminate” with a concert that shines with warmth, wonder, and the light of children’s song. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of the Choirs offer a heartwarming concert that is sure to become your new annual holiday tradition. Now in their 48th season of transforming lives through musical excellence, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs’ annual holiday concert is the jewel of the young singers’ concert season. Singing at legendary Powell Hall has been a part of SLCC’s holiday tradition since 1999. Recently reopened after its stunning renovation, the new Powell Hall is helping to make St. Louis an international destination for music and art. Tickets and info at slccsing.org/events.

The biggest brunch of the season features Santa and Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals! The menu covers all the bases, and families get to take home photos of their kids with Santa and Fredbird. Additional activities for kids include face painting, balloon art and letters to Santa. Brunch with Santa and Fredbird is set for Sunday, December 7, and includes breakfast and lunch favorites, with a bottomless Bloody Mary bar and mimosas for grown-ups and admission to the Cardinals Museum for the whole family! Learn more and reserve tickets at cardinalsnation.com

The College School in Webster Groves invites you to our Open House on Saturday, November 15 at 9 AM—a chance to experience our hands-on, heart-engaged approach to Preschool–8th Grade. At TCS, learning is active and meaningful: students investigate real questions, collaborate with peers, and apply ideas in the classroom and outdoors. In close-knit classes, teachers know each child and shape challenges that are appropriately rigorous and joyful. Our approach grows lasting capacities—creative problem-solving, empathy, communication, and the courage to try, learn, and try again—timeless skills that serve students in any future. During Open House, you’ll meet educators, explore our campus, and learn more about our vibrant community. Come see how dynamic academics and outdoor adventure work together to spark a lifelong love of learning and a sense of purpose. Reserve your spot here. We look forward to meeting you!

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