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Saturday, April 11, 2020

Hop on over to Des Peres Park for the annual Easter Egg Hunt, where your kids can meet the Easter Bunny and have their picture taken with him. The event is free and geared to kids ages 2 to 7. Registration is not required.

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Summer Opportunities Fair

The St. Louis Summer Opportunities Fair is an opportunity for parents to learn about day camp and sleep-away camp opportunities for their children. More than 100 camp representatives will provide information about camps for kids age toddlers to teens.

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Chinese New Year Celebration at The Magic House

The Magic House is celebrating the kick off to the Year of the Rat with a festival of fun! Families can enjoy a Lion Dance performance and Chinese face painting too.

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Robotics Day at The Magic House

Teams from FIRST Robotics will be at The Magic House to showcase their amazing robots in action!

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Visiting Artist Series at The Magic House: Argentinian Dance

Experience Argentina's Niños, The new exhibit at The Magic House that captures the daily life and culture of Artentina, and join Tango St. Louis to celebrate the dramatic music and dance popular in the unique South American country.

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Breakfast with Santa at the Chesterfield Family YMCA

Enjoy a fun breakfast with jolly old Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa (parents, bring your cameras!), and fun holiday crafts.

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Sensory-Friendly Milk and Cookies with Santa

Milk and cookies with Santa is an annual tradition, and this free event is designed for kids with sensory needs. Milk and Cookies with Santa is free, and for all ages. Registration is requested.

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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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Sweetplay Happy Hour at Sweetology

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Sprinkle in a fun playtime for your toddler or preschooler at Sweetplay Happy Hour. This creative and tasty play experience includes cookie decorating and sensory play and is designed for children 5 and under.

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Toddler Tinker Time

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Thursday, February 27, 2020

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Bring your little ones to Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House, MADE for Kids for special experiences designed especially for preschoolers and their parents and caregivers. Toddler Tinker Time is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11 am. to noon at The Magic House, MADE for kids. It's free with admission.

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Little Red Hen Play Group at The Waldorf School of St. Louis

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Children up to six years old are invited to join in a play group at The Waldorf School of St. Louis. Little ones, along with the favorite grown up, will enjoy baking, circle time and free play. Parents can get to know other parents of young children.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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