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Creative Play + Story Time at Craft Alliance

Visit Craft Alliance for a drop-in story time and fun, hands-on crafts at Story Time + Creative Play. These drop-in session are free and designed for kids ages 5-9.

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Tot Time at the Chesterfield Community Center

This drop-in playtime is for parents or caregivers and toddlers who are not yet in school (ages 0-5). Tot Time includes fun activities, story times, group games and arts & crafts.

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Curious Kids Series Kids Fair at Eckerts

The Kids Fair/Curious Kids Series is back every Saturday at Eckerts Farm in Belleville. The Kids Fair is filled with all kinds of fun activities for children of all ages. From kids’ entertainment, games and hands on activities, your family will have a fun-filled day. Each Saturday will be a different theme to keep things exciting. Activities will be held indoors and are geared to kids ages 2-12.

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Preschool Storytime at the Kirkwood Public Library

Preschool Storytime is geared to ages 2-5.

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Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues at The Butterfly House

Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues is happening this January 27-28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is a unique, family-friendly celebration of St. Louis’ love for Mardi Gras, blues music, and the vibrant blue morpho butterflies.

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Story Time Barn Play Date at Castlewood Stables

Enjoy a story time and time with the animals at Castlewood Stables. This special storytime includes indoor and outdoor activities, interacting with, brushing and feeding the animals on the farm.

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Play Power

This free library program is all about the benefits of play! Parents or caregivers will engage with their little ones, ages 0-36 months, in hands-on activities designed to emphasize the benefits of play. Each child will receive a free book to take home.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

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 Grandparents Day, Hispanic Heritage Month, and mealtime. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Trike Town at The Magic House

Adventures abound at Trike Town, the outdoor, child-size city at The Magic House. Kids can pick out their favorite little red tricycle and explore the entire town while learning about bicycle safety and the importance of wearing a helmet.

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Chess Club at the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Enjoy an evening of chess for all ages. Chess boards and pieces are provided, just bring yourself and a desire to learn and explore your chess skills.

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Chess Club at the St. Louis County Library

Tuesday, September 10, 2024

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Enjoy an evening of chess for all ages. Chess boards and pieces are provided, just bring yourself and a desire to learn and explore your chess skills.

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Music & Movement

Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Thursday, September 12, 2024

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 2-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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Kids grow fast—way faster than your budget. Keeping up with your kid’s needs can be overwhelming & expensive. You want to give your family what they need and say "Yes" to the things they want. But, how?! Just Between Friends O’Fallon/Belleville can help! JBF O'Fallon/Belleville is a twice a year, pop-up kids & maternity consignment sale where local families can shop and save hundreds of dollars on everything they need to raise confident, stylish, good-looking kids! Shop our Fall & Winter Sale on September 12-15th at the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville. So you can stop running around to retail stores & garage sales and instead, get everything you need for the next 6 months—all in one clean, safe, organized space! And after the sale, unsold items can be donated to our charity partners serving the community. JBF O'Fallon/Belleville is helping families say "Yes!" CLICK HERE for more information and get tickets!

Lace up and leash up for a great cause! You and your dog are invited to run, jog, or walk in the Purple Leash 5K & Fun Run at Purina Farms on October 12. Compete for top dog in our 5K race or take it easy in our 1-mile fun run. Put your paws to the pavement and then head over to the TAILgate after party for food, drinks, music and more all while raising awareness for the Purple Leash Project. All purple outfits and purple dog gear are highly encouraged! The Purple Leash Project was born out of the Purina mission to bring and keep pets and people together and the RedRover® mission to bring people and their pets from crisis to care. Your support of the Purple Leash Project assists domestic violence shelters on their journey to welcome family pets by funding pet-friendly renovations. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Are Elmo and Daniel Tiger favorites in your house? Do you start every day with the Wild Kratts and Work it Our Wombats? Then we’ve got a party for you! Nine PBS will celebrate 70 years of serving St. Louis with a FREE family block party on September 22 at their home in Grand Center. Enjoy food, music, face painting, crafts, stories, and more. Get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog, Alma from Alma’s Way, and even Sesame Street’s “Maria,” PBS icon Sonia Manzano! Learn more and get your free tickets HERE.

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