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Summer Concerts Just for Kids

There are lots of summer concerts across St. Louis and they're a great way to enjoy cool tunes in hot weather. But these concerts are designed just for kids, so even the toddler set can rock out to music geared just for them.

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Reinventing the Rock 'n' Roll Lifestyle

I’ve always loved going to concerts. In college, I became a music reviewer so I could get free tickets to all the shows and hang out with the bands. When Mr. P and I were dating, we regularly hit The Duck Room and Scottrade Center to see our favorite performers.

But when the Little Ps made their debuts, our pseudo rock star lifestyle gave its final curtain call. For instance, I’m dying to see The Black Keys at The Pageant on Thursday, but I feel 3-year-olds probably don’t belong in a sweaty, booze-infused dance pit in front of the stage.

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park
Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, September 11, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Festival of the Little Hills
Friday, August 21, 2026
Saturday, August 22, 2026
Sunday, August 23, 2026

The Festival of the Little Hills is an annual three-day event that features over 300 arts and craft booths, food vendors, live entertainment, and kids' activities.

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Free Family Night at MADE for Kids
Friday, August 21, 2026
Friday, September 18, 2026
Friday, October 16, 2026

This 7,000 square-foot makerspace is designed for kids to play, explore create and collaborate. Visitors have a chance to "paint" on the digital easel, use a pottery wheel to create a clay creation, design for a 3D printer, launch air rockets, build robots and circuits and more!

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Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

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