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Summer Art Camps & Teen Art Program at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Laumeier Sculpture Park's Summer Art Camps and Teen Art Program are designed for creative, active kids and teens! Participants learn about artists throughout history, explore woodland trails, experiment with a variety of art media and processes, and create amazing works of art. Sessions are taught by experienced art instructors and all materials are provided. COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be in place for the protection of all campers and their families.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Private Playtime at The Magic House and The Magic House MADE for Kids

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Saturday, January 30, 2021

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. Reservations must be made in advance.

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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Discover Science With Me: Early Childhood Science Program

Sunday, January 24, 2021

Discover Science With Me is a new early childhood program at the Saint Louis Science Center. This program is designed especially for young scientists, ages 3 to 6, and their families. Sessions provide opportunities for little ones and their caregivers to wonder, play, and discover together. Today's little scientists are tomorrow's inventors and problem solvers!

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Snow Town at The Magic House

Plan your visit to Snow Town, an outdoor adventure at The Magic House complete with a Snowball Carnival, featuring whimsical winter outdoor games, a variety of snowball-themed carnival booths, snowball putt putt and lots more! This completely outdoor experience is SNOW much fun!

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Calling all puppy lovers and smitten kittens! You love your pet, so this Valentine's Day let it show with a special "kissing booth" photo opp you'll treasure for years at the Pucker Up for Pets Drive In event at Purina Farms. And this socially distant event helps support homeless pets! This unique drive-up event will be held February 5-7 from noon to 4 p.m. daily. It's a great opportunity for your whole family and beloved family pets to participate in a fun Valentine's Day event. Participants are encouraged to wear pink or red to get into the spirit.

Pre-registration is required. Register for a designated time, and, upon arrival, drive to the green screen photo area, which will be clearly marked. You'll receive your printed keepsake photo on the spot, and Purina Farms will send you a digital version to print and share. On the way out, pick up your special care package including a dessert box for you and treats for your pet. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT PURINAFARMS.COM

The Saint Louis Chess Club's Digital Classroom offers chess instruction for grades K-12 in an exciting and fun virtual learning space! The virtual classroom portal provides students, teachers, parents, and school administrators with the resources they need to develop or improve their scholastic chess endeavors online. Through the Digital Classroom space, students will be able to engage with scholastic certified chess instructors, connect with other students, build chess skills using Saint Louis Chess Club's curriculum, choose from multiple learning styles and classroom experiences, play in online tournaments with peers and have fun learning chess while increasing critical thinking, cognitive development, and memory. Professional instruction ranges from beginner, intermediate, and advanced play. Visit saintlouischessclub.org to learn more!

Plan your visit to Snow Town, an outdoor adventure at The Magic House! Snow Town features a Snowball Carnival, with whimsical winter outdoor games, a variety of snowball-themed carnival booths, snowball putt putt and lots more! This completely outdoor experience is SNOW much fun! Snow Town is free with admission to The Magic House, or, if you'd like to exclusively visit this outdoor experience admission is $5 per person for 30 minutes of fun. Reservations are required. Snow Town is open daily through February 28 during Magic House hours. Learn more and make reservations at magichouse.org

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