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Unicorn Day at The Heights

Celebrate National Unicorn Day by meeting and having your picture taken with an actual unicorn*, then enjoying a unicorn story time and plenty of unicorn-themed crafts, snow cones, and face painting. 

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Free Movie in the Park

See Trolls World Tour for free at the Schroeder Park Amphitheater in Manchester. Bring blankets or lawn chairs for your family's seating. The movie starts around 8:30 p.m. or when the sun goes down. Concessions will be open. 

 

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Ladders and Lures

Grab your fishing poles and join local firefighters and EMS crews for Ladders and Lures! All ages are welcome. There will be fire trucks, ambulances and the new mobile firehouse for kids to check out. All will learn fire safety and enjoy fishing time together. Fishing poles will be available for rent.

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Rangoli at the Magic House

Representing positivity and happiness, Rangoli is a colorful and creative Indian folk-art. Patterns are created on the floor using materials such as chalk, rice flour, flowers, lentils, sand and more. Rangoli formations can range from simple freestyle drawing to complex dot grid drawings. Come join the fun and create patterns outdoors (chalk) and indoors (paper) that are believed to bring good luck! 

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Dragonfly Festival at The Butterfly House

Celebrate the masters of both air and water at the Dragonfly festival at The Butterfly House. Join in as visitors take a glimpse into the secretive aquatic life of dragonfly nymphs in the Native Garden pond, and take a short trek to find prime viewing of these aerial daredevils on the hunt. Fun games and adventures will test your abilities against those of our four-winged friends!

 

 

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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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