The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum

Kenya's Kids Exhibit Returns to The Magic House

The Kenya's Kids interactive exhibit introduces children to the East African country of Kenya, a country both technologically advanced and filled with longtime traditions. As part of the exhibit, families will discover the many similarities and differences in the daily lives of children in Kenya.

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Kids CAN Help Food Drive

Children can help families with food insecurity in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids Can Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will be admitted to The Magic House for MADE for Kids free of charge on November 2 and 3.

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Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days at The Magic House

Visit the Magic House for a purr-fectly magical day as they bring Gabby's Dollhouse to life! Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days are full of imagination, creativity and cat-tastic fun. Plus, meet Gabby and have your picture taken with her!

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Spider-Man Day at MADE for Kids

Spider-Man is having a birthday party at MADE for Kids and all young superheroes are invited! Visit MADE for Kids and meet Spider-Man and his superhero friends!

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Big Truck Day at The Magic House

Roll on over to The Magic House for a truckload of fun! Truck lovers of all ages will get up close to a crane, firetruck, bucket truck, sleeper cab and more!

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Library Night at The Magic House

Celebrate summer learning at Library Nights at The Magic House. Families can enjoy free admission to the Magic House during Library Nights, but registration is required and space is limited.

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Groovin' in the Garden at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House this summer for a chance to move and groove with your family. Groovin' in the Garden is a summer concert series for all ages held in the front Play Garden at The Magic House. Bring a blanket and sit back and relax or enjoy the live music and get up and dance! In addition to great live music, enjoy ice cream from Andy's Frozen Custard and private playtime throughout the museum.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.

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Summer Expo 2026

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.

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Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues at The Butterfly House

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Bugs, Rhythm, and Blues is a unique, family-friendly celebration of St. Louis’ love for Mardi Gras, blues music, and the vibrant blue morpho butterflies.

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The Wizard of Oz in Concert

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Take a trip to the Emerald City with your family at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs The Wizard of Oz in Concert.

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Life Doesn't Frighten Me Free Performances presented by Metro Theater Company

Sunday, February 1, 2026

Inspired by Dr. Maya Angelou’s powerful poem Life Doesn’t Frighten Me, this 50-minute original play by multidisciplinary hip-hop artist Paige Hernandez brings to life the everyday fears we all face—and the courage within us to rise above them.

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

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Ninja Central is for Kids of All Ages and Abilities

From the moment they step onto a ninja training course, kids snap into activation mode – using their athletic skills to jump, climb, and balance their way through physical challenges and activating their minds to out-maneuver the puzzle of obstacles that stand in their way of victory. That combination is a powerful one and equips kids with the confidence, persistence, self-esteem, and creative thinking skills they need throughout their lives. And now, with the opening of Ninja Central, a top-tier ninja training facility in Maryland Heights, even more young athletes will get the chance to reach their full potential.

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Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids to Summer Expo 2026 and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer camp opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1 at Parkway West High School.

Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance and enter to win a free week of camp!

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Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Step into 36,000 sq ft of tropical, action-packed fun - built for kids and grown-ups! Climb through a massive 3-story jungle gym, race down the towering volcano slide, bounce on trampolines, dive into foam pits, and explore a toddler area made just for little adventurers. Hungry? Their in-house cafe has everything you need to fuel the fun: pizza, wings, mac & cheese, funnel fries, a coffee bar, and more!

Planning a birthday? Celebrate big in epic themed party rooms like the Princess, Space, Jungle & more! Ditch the screens - plan your ultimate indoor adventure! LEARN MORE

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