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St. Louis at Bat Opening Celebration at the Missouri History Museum

Join the Missouri History Museum in celebrating the opening weekend of their newest exhibit, St. Louis at Bat, highlighting 100 moments in baseball history.

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Family Night With Fredbird

Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Wednesday, January 13, 2027

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

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Brunch with Santa & Fredbird

Sunday, December 6, 2026

The biggest brunch of the season features Santa and Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals! The menu covers all the bases, and families get to take home photos of their kids with Santa and Fredbird. Additional activities for kids include face painting and balloon art and letters to Santa.

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Grand Opening of the Rawlings Experience St. Louis

Celebrate the opening of The Rawlings Experience St. Louis at its Grand Opening featuring appearances by Fredbird, Ozzie Smith and Ted Simmons, along with giveaways, prizes and special deals all day.

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One Nation Celebration at the Winterfest Ice Rink

Winterfest's One Nation celebration features a day of ice skating, our beloved local sports teams and their mascots, prizes, games and some special surprise visits! Wear your favorite team's garb and enjoy local entertainment and a Winter Market.

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IKEA End of Summer Celebration with Fredbird

Not only will kids eat free, they'll get to meet Fredbird, visit the Enchanted Village to take pictures with princesses and superheroes and brush up on sports skills at this end-of-summer/ back-to-school event at IKEA St. Louis from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Photos with Fredbird

Visit the Town and Country location of Coldwell Banker Gundaker for this special open house, featuring photos with Fredbird, hot dogs, balloon animals, face painting and refreshments.

11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Coldwell Banker Gundaker, 1100 Town and Country Crossing in Town and Country.

For all ages. Free, but reservations are requested by calling 636-394-9300.

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Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

Saturday, October 31, 2026

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.

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Seasonal Closing Weekend Activities at the Children's Garden

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Sunday, November 1, 2026

A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season October 31 - November 1. Children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.

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Children's Halloween Costume Parade and Party in the CWE

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Kids are the star of the show during the Central West End's Children's Costume Parade and Party. The parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by trick or treating at neighborhood businesses.

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Owl-O-Ween at the World Bird Sanctuary

Saturday, October 31, 2026

Enjoy some daytime Halloween fun at the World Bird Sanctuary during Owl-O-Ween! See "whooo" will be performing in the spooky shows, go digging in the graveyard of games, participate in a costume contest, craft a spidery web and lots more family-friendly fun.

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Find yourself at Forsyth on Sunday, October 25, 3:00–5:00 pm for All-School Open House! Perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade, All-School Open House is a wonderful opportunity to meet our classroom and specialist teachers, chat with current students and families, and hear from Head of School Rob Butler. Advance registration is required.

Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children age 2 through Grade 6 to pursue challenges with confidence. At Forsyth, our talented and caring teachers encourage students to explore and question, enabling them to learn deeply. Each child's unique identity is known, celebrated, and nurtured by our supportive community. The results are profound: children take risks, pursue challenges, and find joy in learning. The "Forsyth experience" is enriched by the school's unique campus, location, and commitment to the natural world. LEARN MORE AND RSVP

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday per month from September to May, homeschool families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are FREE. Explore St. Louis history in new and exciting ways through interactive guided gallery tours, hands-on workshops, and community performances that align with each month’s theme, encouraging investigation, exploration, and creative fun. Activities are offered at various times throughout the day and are customized for specific grade-level groups.

Storytelling takes place in the morning, and all ages are welcome. Visit the craft room for fun learning experiences, with museum educators available to help learners participate in meaningful ways. Topics this school year include colonial St. Louis, baseball, Black history, and wildlife. Detailed schedules for each day will be posted to the Museum’s website. The program is offered on October 9, November 13, December 11, January 15, February 19, March 19, April 9, and May 14. LEARN MORE

What if school were a place where curiosity leads the way, learning comes to life, and children discover just how much they're capable of? At The College School, students from Preschool through Eighth Grade learn by doing. They explore creeks and forests, tackle meaningful challenges, ask big questions, and build the confidence to think independently. With strong academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, learning extends far beyond the classroom.

We invite you to experience it for yourself at our All-School Open House on Saturday, November 14, from 9:00–10:30 a.m. Meet our teachers, explore our classrooms and learning spaces, and discover what makes The College School such a special place to grow.

Come see how an extraordinary education begins with the freedom to explore.

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