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

Friday, March 1, 2019

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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Fit Kid: Free Kid at The Magic House

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.

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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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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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Family Night Out: CSI Investigation Family Edition

Friday, February 15, 2019

Friday, March 8, 2019

Have your family play the role of secret agents to crack the case! Spend time together enjoying games and activities that challenge you to solve a range of mysteries.

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Free Family Night at The Magic House

Friday, February 15, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

Some of the best things in life are free! The Magic House holds Emerson Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:30 pm to 9 pm.

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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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Kids Open Play at Ultimate Ninjas

Friday, February 15, 2019

Saturday, February 16, 2019

Sunday, February 17, 2019

Kids and teens ages 6-15 can practice and explore a variety of obstacles, fine tune their skills on a single obstacle, or practice running the customizable courses at Ultimate Ninjas Open Play. Registration is recommended.

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Cosmic Climb at Upper Limits Rock Gym

Friday, February 15, 2019

Friday, March 15, 2019

Friday, April 19, 2019

Put on your black light reflective gear and head to Upper Limits Rock Climbing Gym for Cosmic Climb! This out-of-this-world climb is held on the third Friday of each month.

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Plan your child's summer activities at the 2019 Summer Expo featuring more than 100 local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences for toddlers through teens. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! Save the date: Sunday, February 17, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Marquette High School in Chesterfield. LEARN MORE

The College School (Pre-K to 8th Grade, Webster Groves) is a school of active learners committed to real-world engagement. They don't teach to test, drill worksheets, or learn content for the sake of doing so. Students at The College School engage in meaningful, in-depth work, applying skills and knowledge to real-world scenarios and challenges. Through this approach, students discover that they have influence, voice, and skill sets that can impact the world today, tomorrow, and for the future. They connect learning to real life. That's The College School experience. To schedule a tour or learn more, visit thecollegeschool.org

Metro Theater Company presents “The Hundred Dresses,” adapted by William Kent Williams from the Newbery Honor book by Eleanor Estes. A beloved children’s classic, its themes are as timeless and keenly relevant today as they were when it was first published 75 years ago. In this stage adaptation, young immigrant Wanda Petronski faces bullies every day. Her classmates tease her until one day she disappears from school. Filled with guilt, the other students decide to find out what happened to Wanda to make amends. But is it too late? Bullying, friendship, empathy and forgiveness are at the center of this timely play about being kind to one another. For more information or tickets, go to metroplays.org

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