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Friday, January 4, 2019

On the first Friday of the month kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House. Kids 12 and under who complete a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to the event. This month, try martial arts!

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Storytime in the Commons featuring PBS Kids Characters

Your kids can meet and have their photos taken with some of their favorite PBS Kids characters at this free story time. There will be crafts, games and fun for the whole family.

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Fit Kid: Free Kid: Power Play with the St. Louis Blues

Kids 12 and under who complete a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to The Magic House and enjoy lots of fitness-related fun. Registration is required.

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Safety Town Opens at The Magic House

Kids can once again go to town learning about safety because Kirkwood Safety Town has returned to the Magic House. Safety Town features a child-sized neighborhood including a fire station, police station, electric company, farmers market, park, house, and even a train station!

Cold and Flu Season is Upon Us. Here's How You Can Be Prepared

A chill is in the air and what is commonly known as "cold and flu season" is now upon us. Sometimes catching a virus is simply inevitable, but there are certainly steps you can take for yourself and your children to decrease the likelihood of becoming ill. We spoke with Rachel Orscheln, MD, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the division of Infectious Diseases at St. Louis Children's Hospital and Washington University, about common seasonal illnesses in kids and how to protect against them, as well as treat them.

Things That Go Vehicle Fair

Kids love to look at and climb on big trucks, and the Valley Park Parents as Teachers organization is hosting a free Things That Go event that will give kids the chance to do just that.

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Super High SPF? Spray vs. Lotion? Organic vs. Traditional? Your Complete Guide to Kids' Sun Safety

The long, hot days of summer are in full swing, which means kids are spending hours outdoors in the sun swimming, playing sports, attending camps and other activities.

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Things to Do

Santa Visits the Library

Monday, December 10, 2018

Kids can enjoy stories and songs during a visit with Santa! Parents should bring their cameras for photos with jolly ole' Saint Nick.

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O'Fallon Celebration of Lights

The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991. Open to vehicle traffic nightly except Mondays.

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Sensory Night at U.S. Bank Wild Light at the Saint Louis Zoo

Monday, December 10, 2018

People of all abilities can enjoy the popular U.S Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo during Sensory Night, which offers quiet areas and trained Zoo staff to assist families.

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see animated light displays, enjoy fireside stories, campfire s'mores, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, 4-D Polar Express Experience and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland. Parking is free.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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