The Ultimate Block Party at The Magic House

Thursday, July 14, 2016

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In honor of National Summer Learning Day, The Magic House is hosting the Ultimate Block Party in the museum's front play garden with special guests, including the St. Louis Cardinals.

The Ultimate Block Party is designed to bring families, children and educators together to encourage playful learning. At the event, The Magic House will showcase two of its most popular outreach programs - Bubbles and Busy Bodies. Some fun community partners will also be on hand: the St. Louis Cardinals, First Robotics and the World Chess Hall of Fame, to share some of their favorite fun activities!

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free with Magic House admission.

More information: magichouse.org

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Tags: St. Louis Family Events, exhibits at The Magic House, Things to do with kids in St. Louis, fun for STL kids, Kirkwood events

Locations: St. Louis County

Ages: , Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, Middle Schoolers, Preschool

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