Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Many are hosting virtual and socially distanced events, which you'll find in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently.

After School and Weekend Enrichment Classes

Challenger Learning Center

Visitors will find lots of learning (and fun!) opportunities at the Challenger Learning Center, such as unique summer camps (Astronaut Training camp, Aquatic Robotics, Mars Camp, Innovators TechShop, just to name a few), STEM-based school programs, Simulated Space Missions for all ages, including Voyage to Mars, Return to the Moon, Jr Astronauts: Mystery in Space and many more.

Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design

Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design offers art and enrichment classes for all ages, as well as Parent and Me, and Grandparent and Me classes. You'll find opportunities to work with clay, metals, fiber, glass and wood. With classess ranging from one-day workshops to 3-6 week courses, introductory to advanced, Craft Alliance Center of Art + Design is well equipped to provide exceptional hands-on learning experiences. Whatever your artistic journey, Craft Alliance can help you reach your destination. Two locations: Grand Center and Delmar Loop.

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Things to Do

Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House MADE for Kids

Thursday, October 1, 2020

Tuesday, October 6, 2020

Attention parents of preschoolers! Looking for some socially distanced, in-person learning and fun? Visit MADE for Kids, the satellite location of The Magic House for Toddler Tinker Time. Toddler Tinker Time is free for members of The Magic House and free for residents of the city of St. Louis, and $5 per person for others. Includes all-day admission to MADE for Kids.

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City Museum on Air

Make art. Go on a guided tour, DIY a time capsule. Peek behind the scenes. Watch the Cassily Crew at work. Help inspect the slides. All from home! Every Monday through Friday the staff, crew, artists and historians at City Museum are going LIVE on Facebook to share stories, offer free art classes, and entertain kids and families in all the ways they know how (read: mischief, mayhem and making).

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Virtual Little Readers Festival

Catch the St. Louis County Library's Virtual Little Readers Festival from September 26 through October 2, bringing concerts, puppet shows, read alouds and more right into your home.

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Explore Purina Farms: Responsible Pet Care

Purina Farms is bringing the best of the farm to your home every week! You can virtually explore Purina Farms through videos featuring the animals, dog trainers and others who work there, as well as the pets who work and play at Purina Farms every day. Each day of the week features videos on a variety of topics including animal connections, training tips and responsible pet care advice for kids.

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Family Movie Night at Vago Park in Maryland Heights

Friday, October 2, 2020

Bring your picnics, lawn chairs and blankets for a free family movie. Arrive early and enjoy free ice cream, courtesy of the Maryland Heights Police Department and Fire District starting at 6:30 p.m. All attendees will need to observe 6 foot social distancing guidelines while attending the movie. Pre-registration is required.

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Visit Play Street Museum for Weekend Playtime by Reservation, Open Play by Reservation and Private Play Dates! Private Play Dates, Open Play by Reservation, and Weekend Playtime feature limited occupancy, plenty of time between sessions to allow for cleaning, and other safety protocols that let you and your kids focus on the FUN. These safe and imaginative play opportunities allow children to express themselves, learn to problem solve, develop confidence, explore, and refine social skills, all in a space designed to inspire imaginations and cultivate creativity! LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT

The Magic House is offering the opportunity to enjoy private playtime in a special exhibit area of The Magic House or MADE for Kids before opening to the public! You choose the location and up to 10 family members or friends to enjoy your private morning. Stay and play after in the rest of the museum.

Private Playtime is offered on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. and Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Each booking is for up to 10 people. Additional guests may pay regular admission upon arrival, up to a 25 visitor maximum. Cost is $100 per rental.

Reservations must be made online in advance at magichouse.org

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