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You can always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, but if you want the real-life parade experience, bundle up the kids and head downtown bright and early on Thanksgiving morning to see the 41st annual Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade.

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Home Alone in Concert

Home Alone in Concert from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra is back by popular demand! The 1990s classic Home Alone is hilarious and heart-warming, and the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs the John Williams score live.

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Breakfast with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo

Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.

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St. Louis Children's Choirs Holiday Concert: Illuminate

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs present “Illuminate” — a radiant celebration of the season. From festive carol fanfares and beloved holiday favorites to imaginative winter-themed songs, the six ensembles of The St. Louis Children’s Choirs offer a heartwarming concert in the brilliant acoustics of the newly renovated Powell Hall. “Illuminate” is the perfect way to start your holidays — a concert that shines with warmth, wonder, and the light of children’s song.

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Scuba Claus and his Trusty Elf at the St. Louis Aquarium

Santa and his trusty elf will visit the St. Louis Aquarium on select days this holiday season for a special Dive Chat with visitors. Scuba Santa will be dressed in his North Pole best as he and his elf talk to visitors while Scuba diving in Shark Canyon.

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Winterfest

The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.

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PJs and Pancakes with Santa Claus

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the jolly man himself this holiday season – Santa Claus. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and leave the cooking to the crew. Then grab a photo with Santa!

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Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Lindbergh High School

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Visit with summer camp representatives and learn about summer camps and activities for all ages at this free Summer Camps and Activities Fair sponsored by the Lindbergh School District. Families from all school districts are invited to attend.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

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Free Valentine's Day Crafts at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Get ready to checkmate your Valentine's Day crafting! Bring your kids and creativity to the World Chess Hall of Fame for Valentine's Day arts & crafts projects all day.

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling now.

Single-Day Camps & Fun for Your Kids on President's Day

Are you looking for a fun way for your kids to spend President's Day while school is out? Here are some one-day camps and other fun activities to keep your kids busy, learning new skills, and having fun.

Ninja Central is for Kids of All Ages and Abilities

From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids to Summer Expo 2026 and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer camp opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1 at Parkway West High School.

Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance and enter to win a free week of camp!

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Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Step into 36,000 sq ft of tropical, action-packed fun - built for kids and grown-ups! Climb through a massive 3-story jungle gym, race down the towering volcano slide, bounce on trampolines, dive into foam pits, and explore a toddler area made just for little adventurers. Hungry? Their in-house cafe has everything you need to fuel the fun: pizza, wings, mac & cheese, funnel fries, a coffee bar, and more!

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