St. Louis Family Events

Storytelling at the Museum: Cowboys and Cowgirls

Little ones can saddle up and hear stories about the wild, wild west!

Storytelling at the Museum engages the youngest visitors and their families in historic objects and introduces them to a museum setting in a really fun way using traditional and contemporary story books. Children will also enjoy hands-on crafts and other activities.

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Storytelling at the Museum: Will You Be My Valentine?

Preschoolers will hear stories about this LOVEly holiday at this special storytime at the Missouri History Museum.

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Family Film Day at the Missouri History Museum

Visit the Missouri History Museum with your kids and enjoy a free movie in front of a big screen. You'll also enjoy some light snacks.

Scheduled films include:

Feb. 14: Shrek

March 7: An American Tale

Movies begin at 12:30 p.m. Admission is free.

More information: mohistory.org

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Backyard Maple Sugaring at Rockwoods Reservation

So you’ve got maple trees and you love maple syrup… join this program to learn how to develop your very own backyard maple syrup and maple sugar operation. You’ll learn to identify sugar maple trees, details of tree tapping, cooking methods and finishing your sap to syrup. Join the growing community of maple sugaring enthusiasts and gain experience in every step of the process by working with naturalists. Call 636-458-2236 for reservations. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. At Rockwoods Reservation.

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Multicultural Family Fun Day

Explore the special exhibit The Missouri Immigrant Experience and enjoy a day of interactive learning about other places in the world. Families can listen to stories about people around the world, learn a few basic phrases in different languages, make traditional art, hear live music and go on a scavenger hunt.

All activities are free. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Missouri History Museum

More information: mohistory.org

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Things to Do

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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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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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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Storytelling in the Museum

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Friday, February 28, 2020

Tuesday, March 3, 2020

Preschoolers will hear stories and make a craft at this free program at the Missouri History Museum.

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Toddler Tuesday at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Toddlers and their caregivers are encouraged to experiment with toys and activities that develop motor skills, build language, and support socialization.

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