The Lodge Des Peres

Moms, bring your favorite superhero to this date night at The Lodge Des Peres. Couples will enjoy a special dinner, dancing, inflatable obstacle pro-racer bounce house, photo opportunities and party favors. Advance registration is required.

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Spy Academy Parents Night Out with Mad Science

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages at Spy Academy Parents Night Out with Mad Science.

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Daddy & Daughter Dinner Dance

A surprise guest from a kingdom far, far away will visit to entertain and pose for pictures too! Reservations are required.

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New Year's Eve at Noon at The Lodge Pool

Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family at The Lodge indoor pool. Guests will enjoy traditional New Year's Eve festivities including a countdown to noon with the dropping of hundreds of beach balls and a 2020-themed photo booth! Space is limited and registration is required.

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Cookies with Claus

Bring your kids (and their wish lists) to visit Santa Claus at The Lodge Des Peres. And don't forget your camera! Free and open to all.

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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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Cardboard Catamaran Cup

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

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Firehouse Movie Night

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Bring your family to enjoy a free movie at the Clayton Firehouse. Arrive early to explore the fire trucks and meet the firefighters.

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Free Family Saturday at the St. Louis Artists Guild

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun art project and preview the latest artwork in the gallery.

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International Polar Bear Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Celebrate International Polar Bear Day at the Saint Louis Zoo with special activities for all ages. Be sure to visit the Zoo's own Kali, the 6-year-old polar bear and watch as he interacts with interesting enrichment activities.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Saturday, February 22, 2020

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

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Emerson Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance

Saturday, February 22, 2020

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Saturday, March 7, 2020

At Emerson Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led my professional artists are for families with kids in kindergarten through grade 12. Registration is required.

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