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The Great Alaskan Adventure at The Magic House

Adventurous families are invited to pan for gold and gems, learn how to fly fish, meet Izzy the Grizzlie and experience private playtime in the Molly of Denali: An Alaskan Adventure exhibit.

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Matilda the Musical at COCA

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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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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Books for Babies on the Lawn

Bring your little ones, 6 months to 2 years, to Books for Babies on the Lawn at Kirkwood Public Library. There will be stories, songs, rhymes and lap bounces, along with time to socialize with other babies.

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Juneteenth at the Missouri Botanical Garden & Children's Garden: Free Admission

The Missouri Botanical Garden is offering free admission to all visitors on June 19 in honor of Juneteenth. Admission to the Children's Garden will also be free for the day.

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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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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Friday, March 28, 2025

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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Spring Training Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!

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Music & Movement

Friday, March 28, 2025

Thursday, April 3, 2025

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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On your mark. Get set. Go! Who will cross the finish line first — the fast and confident hare or the slow but determined tortoise? The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra brings The Tortoise and the Hare to life as children dance and play along with the musicians of the SLSO. The Tortoise and the Hare is based on the book by Alison Ritchie, and set to the music of Beethoven, Rossini, Elgar, and Dvořák. The Tortoise and the Hare will be performed on Saturday, March 29 at 12 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Sheldon Concert Hall. It is most enjoyed by ages 3-6 and their grownups. Pre-concert activities begin 30 minutes prior to each performance. GET TICKETS

Vetta Sports Spring Break and Summer Camps are where every kid wants to be! Give your kids a full week of sports, activities and friends during their school's Spring Break or all summer long at Vetta Sports. Enrollment is open for kids ages 5-12 for camps in a fun, active, creative environment full of sports, games, friends and special activities. LEARN MORE AND ENROLL TODAY!

On the Fly Pros is the most unique summer camp in town! This summer, let your kids perform, fly, and defy gravity at On the Fly STL Studios Aerial & Flying Summer Camps! Each action-packed week combines aerial, dance, acting, and harness flying with circus arts and performance fun! Campers will create an exciting performance by the end of the week - because at On the Fly, every camper is a star! Camp themes include Superheroes, Wicked & Wizard of Oz Mash-Up, Peter Pan, The Little Mermaid, and more. Recommended for ages 6-16 (campers are broken into smaller age groups). Flexible scheduling is available! Learn more at ontheflypros.com

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