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Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit: Donuts with Daniel

Friday, September 17, 2021

Be the first to see Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit at this special event at The Magic House. You'll enjoy donuts and breakfast treats, special themed art projects and private playtime before The Magic House opens.

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Outdoor Storytime at Tower Grove Park

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Bring a blanket and join the St. Louis Public Library for outdoor story time in Tower Grove Park in conjunction with the Tuesday evening Farmer's Market in the park. Meet near the south playground.

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Train or Treat at St. Louis Union Station

Friday, October 8, 2021

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Sunday, October 10, 2021

Union Station is putting the BOO in the LOU for Train or Treat! For Halloween 2021 at Union Station, you'll find haunted trains decked out for the Halloween season, a Wicked Wheel, a Haunted Maze with all of your favorite Halloween characters.

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Family Workshop: Future Memories

Saturday, October 16, 2021

In this family workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park, you can experiment with image transfers, collaging, and adding text in a meaningful way to create an interesting work of art that honors the memory of a shared family experience.

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Pumpkin Patch Sunday at Third Degree Glass Factory

Sunday, September 26, 2021

Sunday, October 24, 2021

Explore an outdoor glass pumpkin patch at the Third Degree Glass Factory! All pumpkins are made by local artists.

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Family Funday Character Cruise at the Gateway Arch

Saturday, September 18, 2021

Friday, December 31, 2021

Kids can jam to tunes from a DJ while hanging out with their favorite characters on a Gateway Arch cruise. Family Fun Character Cruises feature fantastic views of St. Louis and the Gateway Arch, kid-approved snacks, interactive games, and some very special guests, like princesses, crime-fighters and fairytale friends!

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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 city. The adventure includes a stop at the craft shop, where kids can create their own fall-themed craft, a candy shop, firehouse and more.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Toddler Tinker Time

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Bring your little ones to Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House for special experiences designed especially for preschoolers. Weekday mornings, Tuesday through Friday, families will enjoy hands-on activities in the Art Studio, plus private playtime featuring limited capacity in Wonder Works and Wonder Why.

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Purina Farms Visitor Center Experience

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Friday, September 17, 2021

Purina Farms has reopened its Visitor Center for 2021 where families can experience the popular Purina Incredible Dog Show, watch cow milking demonstrations, take a wagon ride around the rolling hills of the property and lots more.

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Twilight Thursdays Concert Series at the Missouri History Museum

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Thursday, September 23, 2021

Thursday, September 30, 2021

Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The popular Twilight Tuesdays concert series is now the Twilight Thursdays Concert Series at the Missouri History Museum. These concerts include an impressive line-up: Isley Brothers Tribute, Tina Turner Tribute, The Chuck Berry Band and more.

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This fall, Circus Flora makes its much-awaited return to the Big Top! "The Trial of the Century" runs October 7 through October 31. Now in its 35th year, Circus Flora is renowned for bringing magic and laughter to families throughout the region. Tickets start at just $15, making a trip to the circus an affordable outing – and one that your kids will be talking about for weeks! (Plus, if you have small children who can't quite sit still for a full show, the "Little Top" performances on October 20 and October 27 are ideal.) To purchase tickets, visit metrotix.com

In Mad Science camps, kids have so much fun, they don't realize they're learning! Bubbles pop, rockets fly, and inventions are made! Discover our ooey gooey insides in Gross Out Science. Find out why things fly and build planes in Wings & Things. Make your own birdhouse in Make It camp, and lots more! Mad Science of St. Louis offers full- and half-day camps at locations throughout the metro area for ages 5-12. We put safety first! We're using local, state and national guidelines to keep children and staff safe. There's something for everyone at Mad Science camps, where kids will be wowed by green glowing liquid, messages written in secret code, autonomous robots, and mystery substances that change from solid to liquid in seconds! CLICK HERE FOR EASY ONLINE REGISTRATION!

Kickaroos is a simple, fun and active introduction to sports for kids ages 18 months to 6 years! Kickaroos from Vetta Sports includes more than soccer and exercise, it includes a variety of FUNdamental classes that focus on mental and physical health, developing comprehensive sports and life skills, exercising, and HAVING FUN! Kickaroos is offered at five locations across the St. Louis metro area! Sign up now for a FREE class!

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