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Hayride Hoedown

Join in on the Hayride Hoedown for all ages, where guests will experience a 45-minute wagon ride through the park, a light dinner, s'mores, and a performance by kid-favorite Babaloo.

 

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Kiener Kids Storytime

Experience the world of Shakespeare through imaginative storytelling, a dazzling youth circus performance from Circus Harmony and fun, creative activities like hands-on circus skills.

 

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in October

The leaves are turning and the scent of pumpkin spice is in the air. Fall is a wonderful time for families to get out and have some fun in St. Louis. Here are our top picks for family-friendly events in October:

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Fall Corn Festival

Celebrate fall at the Great Godfrey Maze. The annual Fall Corn Festival features lots of fun for all ages, including wagon rides, the Cow Train, pony rides, a petting zoo, clowns and balloon twisters, a treasure hunt in the corn crib, live music, a corn on the cob eating contest, Little Miss and Mister Maze contest and more. 

 

 

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The WIZ at COCA

The Black Rep's Ron Himes joins COCA to direct Dorothy and her crew as they adventure through the Land of Oz in an upbeat, family-friendly retelling of L. Frank Baum's The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Perfect for ages 5 and up.

 

 

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Spotlight on Literacy Family Event

The whole community is invited to a celebratory family-centered event in partnership with We Stories, featuring a professional storyteller, crafts and interactive activities highlighting how diverse books are for everyone and how diversity benefits communities. 

 

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Biking for Books

Be a part of the fifth annual Biking4Books and help raise funds to buy books for St. Louis city elementary schools. Same day registration is available and the ride is open to all ages. 

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Rec or Treat

Explore the Renaud Spirit Center for Halloween treats, and lots of fun activities, like slime making, crafts, games, balloon artists, inflatables and prizes. You can also meet Toy Story's Woody and Jessie and see the movie Toy Story of Terror!

 

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St. Charles Riverfest
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Sunday, July 6, 2025

Riverfest 2025 features fireworks over the river, a carnival, live music, craft and food vendors, and lots of fun kids activities.

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Festivals & Fireworks to Celebrate July 4th in St. Louis

It's time to celebrate Independence Day in St. Louis, and because this year July 4th falls on a Friday, your family can look forward to a full weekend of festivals and fireworks. Check out these family-friendly celebrations that include carnivals, fantastic fireworks and lots more.

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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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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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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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

Focused listening is one of the most important skills your child will ever learn. Children with strong listening skills do better in school, sports, relationships and, eventually, in their careers. But many children lack this important skill and parents are rightly concerned. First, listening is much more than just hearing.

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