fun things to do with kids in St. Louis

Wee Wednesday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Wednesday, August 21, 2019

Wednesday, September 18, 2019

Preschool age kids can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as little ones discover new ways of interacting with art and each other.

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Rainbow Story Time

Celebrate Pride Month with stories and activities at Rainbow Story Time at the St. Louis County Library.

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Dive-In Movie at Blanchette Aquatic Facility: The Little Mermaid

Friday, July 26, 2019

Dive in to fun and swim while enjoying Disney's The Little Mermaid on the big screen! This event is for all ages.

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Cardboard Catamaran Cup

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Ahoy there, mateys! Do you have what it takes to be named the Captain of the Cardboard Catamaran Cup?

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Disney's 101 Dalmations Live on Stage

Join the evil Cruella De Vil and her two klutzy henchmen as they try to steal a litter of the cutest puppies ever to hit jolly old London Town. But not to worry, this fur-raising adventure ends happily with plenty of puppy power to spare! This production of Disney's 101 Dalmations is performed live on stage by STAGES St. Louis at the Robert G. Rein Theatre in Kirkwood, with special daytime performances perfect for little ones.

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Family Fun Night: LEGO Party

Brick it up with fun LEGO activities for everyone at Family Fun Night: LEGO Party at the St. Louis County Library. For ages 3 and up.

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Ocean in a Bottle Playtime

Grab a spot and join Play Streert Museum for a special Ocean in the Bottle Playtime. Your kiddos can enjoy playtime inside the museum and then dive in and make their very own ocean in a bottle.

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Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum

Grab a spot for Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum in St. Charles. Kids and families can explore the museum during these special weekend hours.

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Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo

Celebrate Shark Week at the Saint Louis Zoo, where you'll get free admission to Stingrays at the Caribbean Cove when you come to the zoo dressed as a shark. You can also enjoy lots of shark-themed activities, shark-themed snacks, and live music on the weekend.

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Newsies

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Sunday, July 21, 2019

Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience.

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Family Workshop: Printed + Inked

Saturday, July 20, 2019

Express yourself through color and texture as you discover the unlimited possibilities of mono prints! Collaborate to create multi-layered mono prints using gelatin plates, stencils, ink and found objects. Bring home a collection of masterpieces!

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Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Celebrate your child's special day at The Magic House! A variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities make every birthday magical and memorable. Birthday parties at The Magic House include all-day admission to the Museum for hosts and guests. Choose from themed birthday parties for up to 20 children, a Big Birthday Bash for up to 30 children or an Exclusive Private Party for up to 50 guests that includes private play time in a portion of The Magic House! LEARN MORE AND BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY!

Crayola World of Design and Crayola Artist's Passport Camps from Imagine Arts Academy take kids on a journey of discovery! At World of Design art camps, kids experiment with new art techniques, like sculpting, illustration and textile artistry, while working on their problem-solving skills at the same time. At Artist's Passport Camp, kids embark on an around-the-world cultural adventure. Campers explore far-off places and the people who live there, and lots more. Week-long full-day and half-day summer camps take place at locations across the St. Louis metro area and are filling fast! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

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