Des Peres Park

Youth Fishing Derby at Des Peres Park

Grab a rod and reel and bring your kids to Des Peres Park for the Youth Fishing Derby. Kids ages 3-12 can participate in morning fishing, the Longest Fish Contest, and most fish caught in each age division. Bring your own fishing pole and bait. Registration is required.

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Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park

It's Monster Machines Day at Des Peres Park! See a police car, tow truck, bulldozer, fire truck and much more up close during this hands-on, free event. Kids can climb in and look around and let their imaginations take them on a ride. 

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12 Kid-Friendly Summer Concert Series for St. Louis Families

Outdoor summer concert series are a St. Louis summer staple – and as parents, we’re lucky that many of the best are specifically geared toward kids and families.

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Friday, March 6, 2026

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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