event calendar for St. Louis kids

Apple Butter Festival in Kimmswick

Thousands flock to Kimmswick each year for the Apple Butter Festival to buy the local historical society's famous apple butter on Market Street. Kids will love the train rides, petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, face painters and climbing wall.

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Morning Play Date at the Contemporary Art Museum

Bring your preschool-age children to the Contemporary Art Museum for a play date full of fun activities. You'll enjoy artist-led activities, storytelling, music performances and more.

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Eggstravaganza at the Missouri Botanical Garden

The Eggstravaganza features spring blooms, snacks, a chance to win prizes, live rabbits (courtesy of the House Rabbit Society) and photo opportunities with Hopsy, the beloved Garden rabbit character.

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Living History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine

Enjoy fall at historic Fort Belle Fontaine on a hay wagon where costumed re-enactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods explain their uniforms and equipment.

History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine are $7 a person and limited space is available. Some walking is required. Advance reservations are required.

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

More information and reservations: stlouisco.com

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O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concert Series

Jam out to some great tunes every Tuesday evening at the Civic Park Bandstand in O'Fallon, Mo., at a kid-friendly concert complete with some of your favorite food trucks.

Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission and parking are free.

More information and a schedule of local bands: ofallon.mo.us

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NeuroDay 2016

NeuroDay offers a unique opportunity to learn about the human brain and what's happening with cutting-edge research. This full-day expo features free hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations.

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Eagle Days/Winter Wonders at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area

View eagles as they soar over the Confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers at the Eagle Days/Winter Wonders event at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Learn what brings these magnificent birds here and how they stay warm.

Scopes will be set up to zoom in on these phenomenal fliers and there will be a warming tent and short walks. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations are needed. Free.

More information: mdc.org

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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

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

Sunday, January 17, 2021

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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Behind the Scenes with Buddy

Sunday, January 17, 2021

Monday, January 18, 2021

Make a special visit to The Magic House and enjoy a sneak peek of Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit while it's under construction! Plus, you'll get to meet Buddy, the star of Dinosaur Train in a private meet and greet.

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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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