Eckerts

For those of you who just aren't morning people, Eckerts is offering Breakfast with Santa at Dinnertime. It's exactly like Breakfast with Santa, but at dinnertime. Children can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, and Santa will have a special gift for each child.

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Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts

At Breakast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.

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Applefest at Eckert Farms

Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.

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Gingerbread House Workshop

For those who have always longed to build a gingerbread house but were intimidated by the thought, here is your chance to create a beautiful display for the holidays.

Supplies and guidance will be provided. You provide the creativity! For all ages. Cost is $14 per gingerbread house.

Workshops are held between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the Country Store at Eckert's in Bellville.

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in September

With pleasant weather, plenty of family-friendly festivals and the return of many popular annual events, September is always filled with fun things for families to do.

FredBird at the Farm

Cardinals mascot Fredbird will visit Eckert Farms in Belleville so he can meet and greet guests.

Bring your kids to meet Fredbird between 11 and 11:30 a.m. on July 18. or from 12:30 to 1 p.m. on August 8.

The visit with Fredbird is free. No reservations are required.

More information: eckerts.com

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16 Holiday Events Your Kids (and You) Will Love This Season

It’s beginning to look a lot like the holiday season in St. Louis! As we look ahead to the December holidays, many beloved area attractions are celebrating with amazing seasonal events that offer festive fun for the entire family.

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Things to Do

President's Day Camp at Little Medical School: Emergency Medicine Preparedness

Monday, February 17, 2020

Kids can spend President's Day learning how to handle any emergency! At The Little Medical School President's Day Camp, kids ages 4-11 will role-play emergencies and perform first aid, CPR, splinting and more.

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Storytime at Play Street Museum

Monday, February 17, 2020

Bring your littles to Play Street Museum for its regular storytime, which promoted early literacy and a life-long love of reading.

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

Monday, February 17, 2020

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5. Each session uses a thought-provoking storybook to engage children in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) challenges. Little engineers will learn science and math concepts as they design and create solutions to problems connected to the story or their everyday lives.

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President's Day Camp at the Saint Louis Zoo

Monday, February 17, 2020

Kids can spend President's Day learning about all things color as they relate to wildlife at President's Day Camp at the Saint Louis Zoo: Colorful Critters. Campers will also enjoy animal-related games, crafts and hands-on activities. Advance registration is required.

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School's Out Camp Create

Monday, February 17, 2020

School's Out Camp Create offers families a fun, creative and enriching option when school is out of session. Single-day camps are led by Artscope's professional teaching artists. Extended care is available until 6 p.m.

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