Get back into the school spirit at the Back to School Fun Fair at Purina Farms. This back-to-school bash includes lots of fun activities for kids, including inflatable bounce houses and inflatable obstacle course, face painting, pony rides, a story time in the indoor theater, and visits with adoptable pets. Plus, kids can play games to win a variety of school supplies and back-to-school themed prizes. Kettle corn and Kona Ice snow cones will be available for purchase.
Admission and parking are free, but reservations are strongly encouraged by calling Purina Farms at 314-982-3232 weekdays between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
The Back To School Fun Fair is happening Saturday and Sunday, August 5 and 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Purina Farms in Gray Summit.
More information: purinafarms.com
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