activities for kids in St. Louis

Get a jump on springtime fun at Springtime Magic at The Magic House! Springtime Magic includes Bunny Town, the museum's newest outdoor experience featuring spring-inspired art, bunny games & trike rides through floral fun, visits the bunny, egg hunts, and more!

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Ralph's TV Treehouse Concert Series

Watch a new concert each week featuring Ralph and his puppet friends in a fun festival of song, silliness and friendship.

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City Museum Reopens Rooftop

City Museum will open its famous rooftop as it returns to extended hours, seven days per week. In addition to the rooftop reopening, City Museum will hold a Bubble Dance Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Egg Hunts at The Magic House

Celebrate in the most egg-cellent way with egg-sclusive egg hunts held at the Magic House in the front garden. Children will hunt and collect up to 8 eggs filled with tasty candy treats during their visit to The Magic House. Your reservation includes all-day admission too!

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Virtual Program: Draw Your Own Black Hero

In this virtual program presented by the St. Louis County Library, local artist Cbabi Bayoc will teach kids to draw their own Black hero.

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Pipe Cleaner Character Creation at MADE for Kids

Visit The Magic House's MADE for Kids for a private Pipe Cleaner Character Creation, led by MADE mentor Tyler Henderson. Featuring all the supplies needed to create your very own super hero, Tyler will show your kids the tricks and super skills to create their very own super hero, inspired by some of his creations featured at MADE for Kids.

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Clay Play Day

Join The Magic House for Clay Play Day featuring all things ceramic! The Magic House staff artists will share their ceramic skills as they perform pottery wheel demonstrations throughout the day. Visitors are invited to get their hands messy by creating their own masterpiece using hand building techniques in the museum's Art Studio.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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Pajama Story Time at the St. Louis County Library

Monday, February 9, 2026

Your little one can wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal as they develop literacy skills during Pajama Story Time with the St. Louis County Library.

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Homeschool Mondays at MADE For Kids

Monday, February 9, 2026

Homeschool families are welcome to attend Homeschool Mornings at MADE for Kids to enjoy hands-on exhibits, creative exploration and time to connect with other homeschoolers.

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Free Valentine's Day Crafts at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Monday, February 9, 2026

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Get ready to checkmate your Valentine's Day crafting! Bring your kids and creativity to the World Chess Hall of Fame for Valentine's Day arts & crafts projects all day.

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling now.

Single-Day Camps & Fun for Your Kids on President's Day

Are you looking for a fun way for your kids to spend President's Day while school is out? Here are some one-day camps and other fun activities to keep your kids busy, learning new skills, and having fun.

Ninja Central is for Kids of All Ages and Abilities

From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids to Summer Expo 2026 and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer camp opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1 at Parkway West High School.

Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance and enter to win a free week of camp!

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Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Step into 36,000 sq ft of tropical, action-packed fun - built for kids and grown-ups! Climb through a massive 3-story jungle gym, race down the towering volcano slide, bounce on trampolines, dive into foam pits, and explore a toddler area made just for little adventurers. Hungry? Their in-house cafe has everything you need to fuel the fun: pizza, wings, mac & cheese, funnel fries, a coffee bar, and more!

Planning a birthday? Celebrate big in epic themed party rooms like the Princess, Space, Jungle & more! Ditch the screens - plan your ultimate indoor adventure! LEARN MORE

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