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Friday, October 19, 2018

Friday, November 16, 2018

Some of the best things in life are free! The Magic House holds Emerson Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

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Little Goblins Trick or Treat

Friday, October 26, 2018

Bring your little one for some indoor trick or treating, a spooky scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, games and more. Registration is required.

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Kids Night Out at The Pointe

Friday, October 12, 2018

Friday, November 9, 2018

Friday, December 14, 2018

There are no parents allowed at this Kids Night Out! Kids ages 7-12 will have a blast playing games, doing arts & crafts projects and swimming.

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Hotdogs with Heroes

Join the Metro West Firefighters, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, St. Louis Police Officers Association other local first responders at Mike Flamion's Hotdogs with Heroes, a benefit that includes food, raffles, face painting, toy train rides, pony rides, snow cones, ice cream, vehicle displays and more.

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Parent & Me Pony Rides, Crafts and Farm Animal Experience

Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Parents! Bring your little ones for this fun parent & me activity at Castlewood Stables. You'll participate in pony rides, equestrian interactions, enjoy a farm animal petting area and a craft session. Activities will be held rain or shine in an indoor facility.

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Hot Dog It's Chili - Chili Cook Off and Community Festival

Friday, October 19, 2018

This annual Chili Cook-Off in Bluebird Park includes kids' activities, food vendors, live music, a dog costume contest, hayrides and of course delicious chili.

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Cookies with Claus

Saturday, December 1, 2018

Bring your kids (and their wish lists) to visit Santa Claus at The Lodge Des Peres. And don't forget your camera! Free and open to all.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Free Chess Lessons for Kids at the Library

The Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis is offering free group chess instruction to kids and teens at various branches of the St. Louis County Library.

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Map Your World

Monday, September 24, 2018

Kids ages 7-11 can create a map of their world, real or imagined at this free class.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park for star shows for all ages. Show are hourly on the half hour and include a 30-minute Planetarium show in the Orthwein StarBay and a self-guided tour of the Boeing Space Station after the show.

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Sensory Story Time

Monday, September 24, 2018

Monday, October 8, 2018

Sensory Story Time is geared to families with children ages 3-9 who are on the autism spectrum or who have multi-sensory needs. Children of all abilities are welcome.

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Every Sunday afternoon, families are invited to Family Sundays the Saint Louis Art Museum for hands-on art activities and a lively 30-minute family tour through the Galleries. September's theme is Next Stop: The Future. Innovate, invent, create, and explore how artists envision the future through fantastical designs and stories. Experience something new each visit! LEARN MORE

Your kids can learn to play or develop existing skills in lacrosse with programs now enrolling at Vetta Sports! Vetta's Learn to Play Lacrosse Program is for players with no or limited experience. Entry level sticks will be available for use and no equipment is required. Learn to Play classes emphasize the fundamentals of the game. The iLAX Program is for players with little to moderate experience who want to sharpen their skills and grow their knowledge of the game. Now enrolling for Fall sessions! See the class schedule and sign up online at vettasports.com

Bring your kids and your dog to Purina Farms for some dog-gone fall fun at at the Howl-O-Ween Fest! You'll enjoy fun fall games, live entertainment, food trucks, music, face painting, storytelling, circus and magic shows, amazing canine performances, a costume paw-rade and more. At the Family Activity Area, you'll find trick-or-treating, inflatables, a giant maze, balloon animals and pony rides! The Howl-O-Ween Fest is set for two weekends: October 19-21 and October 26-28. Hours vary and reservations are required. Call 314-982-3232 for reservations. LEARN MORE

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