West County

Chesterfield's 4th of July Fireworks and Festival

The party begins at 6 p.m. in Chesterfield on the 4^th of July, with a free concert, a Kids Zone, circus show, fireworks and lots more at the Chesterfield Valley Athletic Club.

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Sandcastle Beach at The Magic House

Experience a day at the beach without having to go any further than The Magic House! The popular Sandcastle Beach features tons of sand, hidden seashells to dig up and even beach umbrellas on the "shores" of The Magic House!

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Parent & Me Pony Rides at Castlewood Stables

Enjoy two hours of horse and pony rides at Castlewood Stables during Parent & Me Pony Rides. Your little ones will also get to interact with other farm animals, like mini potbelly pigs, bunnies, tortoises, a miniature donkey, a zebra and more.

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Tons of Trucks at Schroeder Park in Manchester

Does your child love big trucks? Bring them to Schroeder Park in Manchester for Tons of Trucks, where there will be trucks, tractors, construction vehicles, city vehicles and more to explore. Kids can crawl, climb and sit in the driver's seats with the operators of these vehicles.

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Firefly Festival at The Butterfly House

At the Firefly Festival, families will join staff for guided tours, discover the secrets of glow-in-the-dark animals, find out ways to help fireflies around your home, and learn to speak firefly with the firefly code game. You'll wrap up the night by joining The Butterfly House entomologists in the park to see real fireflies.

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Little Bugs at The Butterfly House

Kids ages 2-4 are invited to explore the world of invertebrates at the Butterfly House.

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Ages

Elementary Age, Preschool

Locations

St. Louis County, West County

Extended Care

Miss Kelly's Gym Summer Camps

Camps at Miss Kelly's are a super fun way for kids ages 3-10 years to stay active (and cool) over the summer! Camps are packed full of games, gymnastics, and crafts – all in a fun, non-competitive environment! Each camp week will have new, exciting themes and games that your child is sure to love. Our Summer Camp schedule is extremely flexible for your busy summer! Camps will be held Tuesday, May 31 — Thursday, August 11th every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. There are three times to choose from: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., 1 to 4 p.m., or we have a full-day option from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You just pick the weeks and times that work for your schedule! Do as little as one week or as many as every week!

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Water Waddlers Outdoor Drop-In Swim

Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.

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Eye Thrive Vision Screenings and Eye Exams at the St. Louis County Library

Eye Thrive will provide free, on-site vision screenings, eye exams and prescription glasses to children ages 4 through 12th grade at these clinics held at St. Louis County Library locations.

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Petite Picasso Virtual Art Classes for Kids

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Tuesday, August 23, 2022

The Magic House now offers a virtual art experience for children – multi-sensory Virtual Petite Picasso classes. Classes are taught live from the Art Studio at The Magic House, and a different art activity is featured each week.

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Storybook Walk at Chesterfield's Central Park

Experience an outdoor nature adventure with a literary twist! Chesterfield's Central Park is home to the Storybook Walk, where you can take your kids for an educational nature walk centered around a favorite children's book.

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Storytime at the Nature Playscape in Forest Park

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Meet up at the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.

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