Things to do with kids in St. Louis

Mardi Gras Family Winter Carnival at Soulard Market Park

Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly Mardi Gras fun. Activities include a bounce house, arts and crafts, fire trucks and police vehicles, story times, interactive displays by local artists, a dress-up Mardi Gras-style area, and face painting, mask and crown making and more. This is an alcohol-free event.

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Chinese New Year Celebration at The Magic House

The Magic House is celebrating the kick off to the Year of the Rat with a festival of fun! Families can enjoy a Lion Dance performance and Chinese face painting too.

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Visiting Artist Series at The Magic House: Argentinian Dance

Experience Argentina's Niños, The new exhibit at The Magic House that captures the daily life and culture of Artentina, and join Tango St. Louis to celebrate the dramatic music and dance popular in the unique South American country.

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Winter Getaway at the Missouri History Museum

Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway, for free activities, family films and live music just for kids.

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Storytelling at Tower Grove House

Step inside the Tower Grove House at the Missouri Botanical Garden for nature-themed storytelling. Little ones will hear nature-themed stories in the cozy story corner of Henry Shaw's country home.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a half million lights will illuminate some of the Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays will delight crowds of all ages.

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Winter Wonderland on Ice

Can Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman skate? Come see beloved holiday characters and talented local skaters perform during the St. Peters Rec-Plex’s annual Winter Wonderland on Ice.

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Toddler Tuesday at the World Chess Hall of Fame

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Toddlers and their caregivers are encouraged to experiment with toys and activities that develop motor skills, build language, and support socialization.

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Tuesday Tails

Tuesday, January 28, 2020

Visit the Animal Protective Association (APA) of Missouri for a free story time for preschoolers and help foster their love of animals.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

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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Storytelling in the Museum

Preschoolers will hear stories and make a craft at this free program at the Missouri History Museum.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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