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Find the Right Camp for Your Kiddos at the Summer Expo

For working parents, summer camps mean your kids are cared for while you’re at work. For work-at-home parents, it’s your salvation when your kiddos start to wear on your last nerve. As crucial as camps are to the care of kids, they offer your children so much more than fun-filled activities. No matter if kids are studying STEAM or strutting their stuff on the soccer field, camps build skills that translate into the school year, strengthen their confidence, and expand their social circle each and every day.

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Henry & Mudge

Henry & Mudge is the story of a young boy who moves from the city to a new house in the country, and finds a new playmate in a 182-pound canine buddy with whom he can share all kinds of adventures.

 

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Solar Saturday

Have you squinted in the sun and wondered what is really going on up there? Learn about the sun's surface, solar flares, sun spots and more during Solar Saturday at the Planetarium.

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Adventures with Star Wars

Kids can enjoy Star Wars-themed activities using LEGO® bricks and other interactive learning tools. They'll build scenes from the movie, ships, lightsabers and more at this free workshop for ages 7-12.

 

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Weekday Open House at Rossman School

Learn about Rossman School as you observe students and teachers on a typical school day during this Weekday Open House. You'll also enjoy a campus tour led by current parents of Rossman School students, who are eager to answer your questions and share their perspectives of the Rossman School experience.

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Bud, Not Buddy

Based on the internationally acclaimed novel, Bud, Not Buddy, this adventure follows 10-year-old Bud as he sets off on an epic journey to find his father who he believes is leading a traveling jazz band. Set in 1930s America, Bud's odyssey is filled with the joy of finding family and plenty of live jazz music. 

 

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Northern Lights Camp

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. At Northern Lights Camp, kids will explore one of the world's most mysterious phenomenon through light inspired artwork, then try out a very special camera.

 

 

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Atmosphere & Beyond

Explore the atmosphere on Earth, travel to the end of the rainbow and make a sunset at this fun, free workshop presented by Mad Science of St. Louis. Kids will discover how NASA monitors planetary weather by using their very own Mad Science Meteorological Station too!

 

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Catch the Majesty at these Family-Friendly Eagle Watching Opportunities Across St. Louis

The Mississippi River is host to one of North America's largest concentrations of bald eagles, which are drawn to the open water in search of food. Winter is the best time to see them, and there are ample opportunities and events around our region that allow for an easy and enjoyable way to introduce your kids to these majestic creatures. Here are a few you can take advantage of starting this month:

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in January

The January cold doesn't mean your family is stuck indoors! There are plenty of indoor and outdoor family fun activities happening all around St. Louis this first month of the year. Here are some your family will love:

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Circus Harmony's LEGATO Celebrates Today’s Young Stars and Inspires Tomorrow’s

As you watch the young acrobats and aerialists of Circus Harmony spin, twirl, and fly in the ring, those familiar nerves start to set in, no matter how many times you’ve watched them perform.

Your pulse runs a little faster. You hold your breath a little longer. And when they hit a perfect landing, that relief you feel turns into shock and awe over the talents of these tweens and teens, and you can’t help but erupt into cheers alongside your own kids. 

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St. Lous Civil Rights Mini Camp

In this morning mini-camp. held on the day we pause to honor the memory of Dr. King, kids are invited to come and dig into the hidden history all around us through fun, interactive activities and games. From sit-ins and stops on the Underground Railroad to court cases and secret schools – there's so much cool stuff to know!

 

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Dynamite Defenses

Kids will discover the different ways animals keep themselves safe at this free workshop presented by the Saint Louis Zoo. This program includes live animals and an open-ended craft. 

 

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Pumpkin Jamboree at Eckerts

Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to search for your great pumpkin, live entertainment, pony rides, a petting farm, funnel cakes, caramel apples and lots of activities for kids.

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Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Fall Fest at Grant's Farm

Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kid's Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!

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Take Your Kids on a Trip Through Time: History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Each day, the Missouri History Museum immerses kids in the stories of St. Louis, written over hundreds of years and told through hands-on exhibits, fun-filled activities, and special family-focused events. During the school year, young history buffs of all ages can take an unforgettable journey to our city’s past with a special monthly adventure designed just for them! The Museum’s highly-anticipated History Exploration Days, starting back up this September, lets kids engage with history in creative and unexpected ways and discover how those who came before us continue to impact their lives today.

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Your Guide to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's New Season of Concerts for Kids and Families

Whether kids are exploring the savannahs of Simba’s kingdom or traveling through the Marvel Universe, their adventures are set to an incredible live soundtrack that inspires a lifelong love of music. Here is your guide to the 2025-26 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts for kids and families (and teens!).

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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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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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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