Mondays at Mastodon is a free summer program for elementary-age children to learn about nature, history, and to have fun at Mastodon State Park. Themes include Ancient Art, Glorious Games, Finding Fossils, Writing in the Woods and more.
Registration is required and space is limited. Mondays at Mastodon is free and begin at 11 a.m.
Dates include June 17, July 1, July 15, July 29 and August 12.
At Mastodon State Park in Imperial.
For more information and to register, go to mostateparks.com
New Year's revelers of all ages (even those with a bedtime!) are invited to ring in the new year a little bit early with a special Noontime New Year's Eve celebration at The Magic House.
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Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway and enjoy free holiday and history-themed activities for the whole family.
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New Year's Eve at Winterfest is designed for the whole family, and includes ice skating, fire performers, appearances from some of your kids' favorite princesses and superheroes, fireworks and more.