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Super Kids Breakfast

Your kids can throw on their best cape and go to The Magic House for a breakfast fit for a superhero! Kids are welcome to dress like their favorite superhero and enjoy a superhero-themed morning filled with action-packed activities.

They'll also have the opportunity to meet their favorite superheroes, like Batman and Spiderman. After a delicious breakfast, there will be private playtime in the Super Kids Save the World exhibit.

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Create a Card Workshop for Kids

Kids can get let their imaginations run wild as they create a painting that could become a greeting card for The Magic House.

During this workshop, led by Creative Kids Care (a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children through the creative works of children) your child can create a painting or colored drawing and add their first name and age to the finished masterpiece (with parental permission). The artwork will be photographed, and up to five of these greetings will be chosen to be greeting cards for The Magic House!

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Sensory Friendly Performance of Goldilocks

For kids with sensory processing disorders, a darkened theater, loud noises and having to "sit still" make for a very unpleasant experience. The Imaginary Theatre Company will present its production of the classic, Goldilocks, in a sensory friendly format just for kids with sensory disorders and their families.

The performance will be 55 minutes of fun and music, and pacing lines and fidgit rooms will be available. After the show, kids can meet their favorite costumed characters in the lobby!

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Peter Rabbit Tales presented by the St. Louis Family Theatre

The Junior League of St. Louis presents Peter Rabbit Tales live on stage as part of the St. Louis Family Theater Series.

Enchantment Theatre Company's production of Peter Rabbit Tales is based on the original Peter Rabbit books by Beatrix Potter, which have enchanged young audiences for more than 100 years. See the charming story live on stage as Flopsy, Mopsy, Cotton-tail and their hero Peter enjoy their misadventures in Mr. McGregor's garden.

Tickets are $7 per person.

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Natural Egg Dying Workshop for Kids

Kids will learn how to use natural ingredients to dye Easter eggs at this workshop.

Kids can come in between 10 a.m. and noon and use natural egg dying kits to dye their own eggs, and while the dye is settling, they'll decorate some eggs that have already been dyed and share a tasty snack. Each child will learn with four colored eggs. 

Registration is recommended because there is a limit of 25 kids for this workshop. At Whole Foods Market Town and Country. To register call 636-527-1160.

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Dig In! Nature Workshop

Powder Valley is a wonderful place to watch the deer, squirrels and birds. But what about the creatures that live underground?

This nature program, for ages 6-10, begins in the classroom with instruction and observations. Then, the group will go out to the forest to "dig in" and see what they can find. 

10 a.m. to noon at Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. Free. 

More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov

 

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Boo at the Zoo
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Friday, October 23, 2026
Saturday, October 24, 2026

Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!

Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.

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The Great Pumpkin Glow in Downtown Maplewood
Thursday, October 22, 2026

Kids can trick or treat, and families can enjoy festive Halloween music, a pumpkin carving contest and more at the Great Pumpkin Glow in downtown Maplewood. The streets in downtown Maplewood will be glowing with luminaries and pumpkins, and businesses will be decked out for the season. 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Thursday, October 29, 2026

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

 

 

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