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Forever Forest Opens at The Magic House

Adventure awaits at Forever Forest, a nationally traveling exhibit that explores how we use the forest to live, work, and play in harmony. Kids can help construct a mini home by adding wood siding, flooring and more; explore a tree-top climber, and climb aboard a realistic kid-sized replica of a Union Pacific train engine. 

 

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Safety Town Opens at The Magic House

Kids can once again go to town learning about safety because Kirkwood Safety Town has returned to the Magic House. Safety Town features a child-sized neighborhood including a fire station, police station, electric company, farmers market, park, house, and even a train station!

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Dolls & Desserts

Guests will have the opportunity to get their favorite doll all dolled up at the exclusive doll salon, enjoy scrumptious desserts, and have The Magic House all to themselves to explore with their doll.

 

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Clifford Is In the House! The Magic House, That Is

The Magic House has a very special houseguest, and he's everyone's favorite big red dog.

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Heritage and Freedom Fest
Thursday, July 3, 2025
Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025

The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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