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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in February

Spring may be just around the corner, but winter isn’t over yet. Get out of the house and cure your cabin fever this February with these top eight essential events for St.

Stories with Aunt Peggy

Kids can listen to stories with Aunt Peggy - complete with puppets and toys to make the stories come alive. After story time, it's time to ride the carousel!

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Top 10 Halloween Events for St. Louis Families

Don't miss our annual list of the Top 10 Halloween events in St. Louis! With so many family-friendly Halloween events taking place all month long, your little ghosts and goblins have tons of opportunities to show off those costumes and collect plenty of tasty treats.

8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in October

Halloween may be the ultimate October event for many families, but don’t forget that there are many other kid-friendly events taking place throughout St. Louis too. Check out our top picks for Family Fun this October.

Owls and Orchids Animal Encounters

Enjoy special evening hours at The Butterfly House during October for the Owls and Orchids Animal Encounters events. On Tuesday and Thursday evenings, guests can get an up-close view of the beautiful Owl Butterflies, which are most active at dusk and dawn.

Evening hours are 4:30 to 7 p.m. with separate admission from daytime hours. Admission is $6 per person general admission; $3 per person for members of the Missouri Botanical Garden.

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8 Essential Events For St. Louis Families In August

It’s hard to believe that it’s already time to make plans for August! Get out of the house and enjoy the final days of summer with our top picks for the month’s most entertaining and fam

Evening Insect Adventure: Blacklighting

Explore the wonderful insects that fly at night at The Butterfly House during this special event to celebrate National Moth Week. Entomologists will set up black lights, which will attract night-flying insects from miles away. This one-of-a-kind experience will give you a chance to closely observe rarely seen nocturnal insects that come to the light. Sightings may include large moths, beetles, crickets and other fascinating insects.

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Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival

Friday, September 20, 2019

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Sunday, September 22, 2019

Enjoy authentic food, live Salsa bands, dancing, the Los Niños Children's Pavilion with piñatas, a petting zoo, Dora and Diego and more at the area’s largest Hispanic festival.

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Food Truck Frolic and Family Movie Night

Friday, September 20, 2019

Grab your kids and enjoy dinner from a variety of food trucks and catch a free showing of a family movie at St. Charles Community College.

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The Basics of Staying Home Alone

Friday, September 20, 2019

Saturday, November 23, 2019

Help prepare your child to stay home alone before and after school or for other short periods of time in this interactive program.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

Friday, September 20, 2019

Saturday, September 21, 2019

Head to Forest Park on Friday evening and on Saturday for the 2019 Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.

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With school back in full swing, plan a fun escape to Marcus Theatres for Disney's Enchanted Tales Film Series! On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from now through September 29, head to participating theatres for an amazing line-up featuring Cinderella (Sept. 13-15), Peter Pan (Sept. 20-22) and The Little Mermaid (Sept. 27-29). While admission is just $6, the magic of seeing Disney classics back on the big screen is priceless! See locations, check the schedule and get your tickets today!

Bring the whole family (your dog too!) to Purina Farms for some dog-gone fall fun featuring carnival games, live entertainment, a costume party, storytelling, and all the fun of the farm! The Purina Farms Howl-O-Ween Fest includes two weekends of family fun. Visit the live animal petting area, see circus and magic shows, canine performances, pony rides and more! Wear your best costumes for the costume pawty!

Howl-O-Ween Fest is happening October 18-20 and 25-27. Hours are Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations are necessary. Howl-O-Ween Fest is all inclusive with paid parking. Parking is $15 per car or $30 per bus. Learn more at purinafarms.com or call 314-982-3232.

Celebrate your child's special day at The Magic House! A variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities make every birthday magical and memorable. Birthday parties at The Magic House include all-day admission to the Museum for hosts and guests. Choose from themed birthday parties for up to 20 children, a Big Birthday Bash for up to 30 children or an Exclusive Private Party for up to 50 guests that includes private play time in a portion of The Magic House! LEARN MORE AND BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY!

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