Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Many are hosting virtual and socially distanced events, which you'll find in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently.

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The Gala Goes Family-Friendly with Metro Theater Company’s Toy Fest

With A PLAYful Celebration: Toy Fest, Metro Theater Company (MTC), which creates professional theater for kids, has put to rest snooze-fest fundraisers and created a gala straight out of our wildest imaginations. With Toy Fest, parents and kids alike can enjoy non-stop fun from dinner through dancing, and best of all, help support award-winning programs that treat kids to the best in children’s theater.

Uptown at COCA

Celebrated Alvin Ailey dancer/choreographer Matthew Rushing's Uptown creates an episodic tour through 1920s Harlem, bringing to life the rich artistic activity of the era. For ages 7 and up.

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Shakespeare Festival’s Latest Production for Kids Opens up a Dialogue About Divorce

Watching their parents go through a divorce can leave children confused, sad and angry.

Making a Scene: St. Louis Theatre Expo with Kids Zone Stages

See live performances, previews of upcoming children's shows, demonstrations on costuming and makeup, and celebrate the magic of theater at this free family event.

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The Ugly Ducking at COCA

See the beloved story of The Ugly Ducking played out on stage through a cutting-edge blend of full-body puppetry, technology and dance.

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Mother-Daughter Fashion Event to benefit COCA

Mothers and daughter are invited to this very special fashion event, featuring the pre-fall Milly collection, to benefit COCA St. Louis.

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Auditions for Elf Jr. at STAGES

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, September 18, 2020

Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, September 18, 2020

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Space is limited to 10 kids per session. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Friday, September 18, 2020

Friday, September 25, 2020

Friday, October 2, 2020

Storytelling in the Museum is now offered virtually on Zoom from the Missouri History Museum! Tune in every Friday at 10:30 a.m. for engaging stories with themes like My Missouri, Pets, Fall into Outdoor Fun, Friendly Bears, and Happy Halloween.

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Kids' Night In at The Lodge Des Peres

Friday, September 18, 2020

Friday, October 16, 2020

Friday, November 6, 2020

Parents can enjoy a night out as kids enjoy a night in at The Lodge. The night will include fun games and crafts, and each night has a different theme.

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City Museum on Air

Make art. Go on a guided tour, DIY a time capsule. Peek behind the scenes. Watch the Cassily Crew at work. Help inspect the slides. All from home! Every Monday through Friday the staff, crew, artists and historians at City Museum are going LIVE on Facebook to share stories, offer free art classes, and entertain kids and families in all the ways they know how (read: mischief, mayhem and making).

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Visit Play Street Museum for Weekend Playtime by Reservation, Open Play by Reservation and Private Play Dates! Private Play Dates, Open Play by Reservation, and Weekend Playtime feature limited occupancy, plenty of time between sessions to allow for cleaning, and other safety protocols that let you and your kids focus on the FUN. These safe and imaginative play opportunities allow children to express themselves, learn to problem solve, develop confidence, explore, and refine social skills, all in a space designed to inspire imaginations and cultivate creativity! LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT

The Magic House is offering the opportunity to enjoy private playtime in a special exhibit area of The Magic House or MADE for Kids before opening to the public! You choose the location and up to 10 family members or friends to enjoy your private morning. Stay and play after in the rest of the museum.

Private Playtime is offered on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. and Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Each booking is for up to 10 people. Additional guests may pay regular admission upon arrival, up to a 25 visitor maximum. Cost is $100 per rental.

Reservations must be made online in advance at magichouse.org

Whether you're looking for classes to take in person at our newly-expanded campus, virtually from your own home, or a combination of both options, COCA has you covered. Wherever you decide to take a COCA class, our talented Teaching Artists will lead students of all ages through a creative and fulfilling experience. Nurture your creativity with hundreds of options for all ages, including adults. Explore classes in dance, theater, voice, art-and-design, and more. Browse hundreds of classes in the new COCA digital class guide. Fall classes begin Septmber 8. LEARN MORE

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