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Joyful

Get into the spirit of the season at the premiere of the original composition of Joyful, written for COCA's vocal ensemble companies featuring singers age 11-18.

 

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COCA Presents Series Opens a World of Exploration for Young Theatre-Goers

A theater seat is more than a chair. It’s a vessel that launches children to new worlds and toward new experiences. For COCA, this trip is about to take off once again. Beginning in October, COCA will spotlight its 2017/2018 COCA Presents season, created for St. Louis families and featuring beloved musicals, national touring dance troupes and energy-infused concerts.

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A Taste of COCA

Bring your whole family to COCA to see what this multidisciplinary community arts center has to offer for all ages during Taste of COCA. Enjoy sample classes and a free breakfast.

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families This April

April may be known for its showers – which bring May flowers – but it also deserves recognition as the first full month of spring. Now that we’re (finally) seeing warmer weather, local families can get out of the house and enjoy all the spring season in St. Louis has to offer.

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At St. Louis' American Arts Experience, Introducing Children to the Arts Has Never Been This Much Fun

St. Louis is known as a baseball town. We’re also renowned for our gooey butter cake and recognized worldwide for the Gateway Arch.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

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