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All About Owls

Families are invited to learn about the 200 different species of owls that share our earth and meet several of them at this free community event at the Chesterfield Amphitheater.

 

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Party on the Pavement

Enjoy live music, carnival rides, a petting zoo, kid-favorite Juggling Jeff, balloon artists, food trucks, face painting, character visits and lots more at this community festival in Richmond Heights. 

 

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Bark in the Park

The kid and pet-friendly festival features entertainment, food, Pro Plan Performance Team Exhibitions, pet contests and vendor booths — all while benefitting the Humane Society of Missouri Animal Cruelty Fund.

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Paint Your Pet Kids Edition

Calling all kids ages 8-15! Here is your chance to capture your favorite canine or feline companion on canvas! Join artist and pet lover Hope Kieffer for a Paint Your Pet Kids Edition class at Purina Farms.

 

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Nature + Me Pre-K Program

Laumeier Sculpture Park's 105 acres are home not only to a collection of sculptures, but also to many birds, insects, frogs, mammals and plants. Parents and littles ones (ages 1-3) are invited to gather for an "all senses engaged" exploration of the natural environment of the Park during Nature + Me.

 

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School Daze Camp: Puppet Parade

School Daze Camps at Artscope are a great way for kids to spend their days when school is out. Kids will make fabulous art projects, explore Tower Grove Park, play games, sing songs and make new friends. 

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Mommy & Me Workshop

Enjoy an artsy morning with your sons and daughters at Yucandu Art Studio's Mommy & Me Workshop. Each participant makes their own springtime project (including grown ups) while enjoying lemonade and cookies.

 

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Forts and Clubhouses is Back with a Sticky Twist at The Magic House

The popular and very hands-on exhibit at The Magic House, Forts and Clubhouses, returned May 26, this year featuring TapeScape. This innovative playground is made almost entirely out of tape, so kids can get themselves into one sticky situation after another.

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FunFest 63119

FunFest 63119 is a community event with music, food and fun for all ages, including kids-favorite entertainer Babaloo, a baby T-Rex, Jeff the Musician, Wonderwoman, Spiderman, Fredbird and lots more. 

 

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sunday, August 3, 2025

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

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