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COCA presents its summer musical, Matilda live on stage! Matilda Wormwood, a young girl with extraordinary powers, uses her love of reading and storytelling as an escape from her life with her neglectful parents. She befriends a kind teacher who encourages her to embrace her uniqueness, and leads her to discover her own remarkable powers.

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Shark Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Celebrate Shark Day at the Saint Louis Zoo! Enjoy steel drummer entertainment, learn fascinating facts about sharks, including how conservation efforts upstream in St. Louis make a difference in the challenges sharks face in the ocean. Plus, guests who wear a shark costume will receive free access to Stingrays at the Caribbean Cove!

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Passport to the World Cultural Program Series at The Magic House

Saturday, December 10, 2022

Saturday, January 21, 2023

Saturday, February 11, 2023

From the Argentinian Tango Festival to the Diwali Festival of Lights to a Chinese New Year Celebration and German Easter, visit The Magic House to celebrate cultures from around the world.

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LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library

LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.

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STEAM Day Festival

Sign up for a day of free family fun with STEM workshops, activities, lunch and learning at the STEAM Day Festival. This free event is open to students in grades K-12 and their families.

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Preschool STEAM at the Library

Preschoolers ages 3-6 will explore areas of science, technology, engineering, art and math at Preschool STEAM. These free sessions are offered at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Registration is required.

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Delmar Maker's District Juneteenth Celebration

Experience one of St. Louis' largest Juneteenth festivals at the Delmar Maker's District's Juneteenth Celebration. Activities will take place June 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Families can enjoy art, music, food & refreshments, a youth vendor fair, craft making and more.

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see animated light displays, enjoy fun photo opportunities, holiday carolers, Santa's woodland workshop, roaming entertainers, and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, December 9, 2022

Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!

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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours (that are stroller-friendly), and a drive-through experience.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, December 9, 2022

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.

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Family Night with Fredbird is back at Cardinals Nation starting on November 9th! Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m.* To view the dates and make your reservation, visit cardinals.com/familynight

*One free kids meal, per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. For kids 12 and under.

Giveback Program: Your organization can partner with Cardinals Nation Restaurant for a Family Night with Fredbird! Anyone that comes into the restaurant and mentions the name of the organization on the appropriate Wednesday night, will have 15% of their pre-tax bill donated back to the organization.

The Rep rings in the spirit of the season with the second annual production of A Christmas Carol. At long last, the ghosts of Ebenezer Scrooge's past, present and future have caught up with him. Now London's most infamous miser face down his demons, reconcile the consequences of his choices and experience the power and joy of a miraculous redemption. Don't miss Santa Saturdays, when your child can have their photo taken with Santa for free! Plus, use our promo code FAMILY and buy two—get two tickets free! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE AND GET TICKETS

'Tis the season for holiday lights and sweaters! Escape to a wonderland unlike any other at U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo. This holiday event features incredible light displays and themed areas, from “Meet Me in St. Louie” to “Holly Jolly Hangout.” Warm up with winter-themed treats like hot cocoa and s’mores. Check out the 4D Theater, included in admission, as well as the Insectarium and Penguin & Puffin Coast. And don’t forget to wear your favorite holiday sweater! Select nights, Nov. 25 through Dec. 30, 5 to 8:30 p.m. Tickets available at stlzoo.org.

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The Magic House Hosts Halloween Magic, Lots More in October

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