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Ellisville Police Annual Kids Safety Day

There will be hands-on demonstrations in animal safety, internet safety, bicycle safety, and K-9 demonstrations. Kids can also explore police and fire safety equipment and vehicles, meet police officers, and have fun with balloons, a clown, magician, carnival games and face painting. 

 

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24th Annual Mosaics Fine Art Festival

This free outdoor arts festival offers a variety of art and educational opportunities for all ages, including the Children's Village, Art for Youth Gallery, Mentor Me exhibit for art teachers and students, and Showcase Programs from other community art programs.

 

 

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Our Family Fun Picks in August for St. Louis Families

School may be back in session this month, but there's still plenty of time left to make end-of-summer memories with your kids. Here are our picks for the best family events in St. Louis in August:

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Gateway Region YMCA Book Fair

More than 1 million new and quality used books, CDs, magazines and records will be available at the 40th Annual Gateway Region YMCA Book Fair Aug. 17-21. Proceeds from the fair benefit Y Community Literacy programs.

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This is How Your Sleep Habits Affect Your Kids

In the first two years of a child’s life, parents lose a whopping six months worth of sleep. When they do sleep, most don't stay asleep for more than three hours at a time. Ouch! Once kids are older we can finally start sleeping through the night, right? Uh, not exactly. 

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Teen Summer Ending Party

Teens and tweens can play laser tag, enjoy virtual reality stations, crafts, raffle prizes and snacks from Chipotle Mexican Grill at a special party to say so long to the summer and get ready for the school year. 

 

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Passport to Korea

Presented in collaboration with the Saint Louis Art Museum as part of the museum's Family Sundays program, Passport to Korea offers a chance to make traditional Korean arts and crafts, learn about the Korean alphabet, play games and more. Watch K-Pop dance performances from the Pyro Dance Team, and hear Korean stories in the storytelling corner. Free tours of the museum's Korean art collection also available.

 

 

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Dia de los Muertos Festival at the Missouri History Museum

This free celebration is a collaboration with Hispanic Festivals, Inc., and features fun activities for the whole family, including storytellling in Spanish, live music, dance performances, craft making, face painting, souvenir printmaking, food and drink vendors, a procession through Forest Park, and a free performance of Frida Libre by Metro Theater Company. 

 

 

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Eureka Safety Day

At this free safety-focused event, families can enjoy free hot dogs, see the County Police Helicopter, pick up safety information from SSM Health, St. Louis Children's Hospital, the Rockwood Drug Free Coalition, the Missouri Poison Control Center and more. Plus, there will be games and prizes for kids.

 

 

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5th Annual Kids Fun Fest in Cottleville

Kids Fun Fest features tons of fun activities for kids, including the Bubble Bus, bounce houses, and inflatable obstacle course, Way Cool Balloons, emergency vehicles for kids to check out, superheroes, a petting zoo, pony rides, carnival games, barbecue, Kona Ice and lots more. 

 

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Locally Owned St. Louis Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free

While national chains, like McAlister’s Deli, Fazoli’s and O’Charley’s, are famous for their kids’ promo nights, there are plenty of locally owned restaurants across the metro area that can curve your little ones’ cravings at no extra cost to you. Plus, it gives you a much-needed break from oven duty.

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Spotlight Productions Presents Seussical Live on Stage

This magical, musical extravaganza brings all of your favorite Dr. Seuss characters to life, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Lazy Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos. 

 

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There's a Scientific Reason You Mix Up Your Kids' Names

If you’re like me, the dog makes an appearance in the list as well.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Kids Unleash Their Creativity at Hands-On Summer Art Camps

Your creative child may have numerous opportunities throughout the school year to express themselves through art projects and other hands-on art experiences, but what about summer? When the classroom is closed, what do you do? Send your child to an artistically engaging summer camp, of course! 

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Summer STEM Camps Create Hands-On Fun + Immersive Learning for Kids & Teens

Want your child to learn about subjects in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and have fun doing it? Help them further understand the inner workings of what's all around them by enrolling them in a STEM-fueled summer camp. You may be surprised at the wide variety of highly-acclaimed summer camps in the St. Louis area that put new and exciting twists on STEM concepts, creating hands-on fun for kids with the benefit of introducing them to some of the latest technologies in AI, engineering, coding and more.

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Missouri History Museum’s Route 66 Centennial Festival is Four Days of Free Family Fun

In celebration of the Mother Road’s 100th anniversary, the Missouri History Museum will host its Route 66 Centennial Festival from April 30 to May 3, featuring four days of discovery, entertainment, and learning for every member of the family.

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Get Ready to Climb and Explore at These Free Big Truck Days

If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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