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Movie in Faust Park: A Bug's Life

Catch the Pixar animated classic A Bug's Life at this outdoor movie night for the whole family. In addition to the movie, families can enjoy hours of fun with steel drummers, crafts, glow necklaces and food trucks prior to the movie. 

 

 

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Free@3 Art Workshop at COCA

Looking for a chance to try out programs at COCA while having fun with your whole family? COCA's Free@3 Workshops give you the chance to do just that. Try a different art form each month.

 

 

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SciFest: Play and Creativity Expo at the Saint Louis Science Center

Enjoy the free, all-day SciFest at the Saint Louis Science Center showcasing how STEM concepts, innovation, play and creativity all go together. At SciFest, you can meet, work and play alongside artists, authors, innovators, STEM experts, creatives and entrepreneurs. There will be a wide variety of hands-on activities as well as meet & greets, robotics demonstrations, story times, game competitions and more.

 

 

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Shark Slime Time

It's Shark Week at Play Street Museum! Kids can enjoy making shark-tastic slime making and playtime in the museum. Kids will measure, mix and stir to make slime with a touch of glitter and a splash of shark-inspired colors that they can take home. 

 

 

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Pippin: The Summer Musical at COCA

Pippin is a coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the teenage years of life and the search to find what fulfills us. With an infectiously unforgettable score from Stephen Schwartz, Pippin tells the story of the quest to live an extraordinary life.

 

 

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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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