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Ellisville Police Child Safety Day

Join in the fun at this informative safety event for kids and parents. The Ellisville Police Department Kids Safety Day will feature carnival games and prizes, pizza, popcorn and other treats, a raffle, emergency equipment on display, K-9 demonstrations, car seat safety inspections, bike safety helmet inspections and a limited number of free helmets, and lots of information on safety issues, including bicycle safety, internet safety, eating healthy, how to be safe around animals, first aid and more. 

 

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Party Off the Parkway

Stop in to Party off the Parkway, a family friendly community celebration featuring great food, live music, free yoga, a farmers market and activities for kids. 

 

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Games Dad Didn't Play

In a performance to kick of its new season, Metro Theater Company presents Games Dad Didn't Play, a play that inspires audiences to think about preconceptions, and how we see ourselves and others. Save 25% on tickets with our promo code.

 

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Find Family Fun at These 10 Fall Festivals

Fall is one of the most delightful seasons in St. Louis – when the air gets crisp, the sweaters come out and the leaves turn into jewel box colors. It's also a great time to celebrate at a number of seasonal festivals throughout the area. Here are our picks for the best family-friendly fall festivals.

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Grizzly Ridge Opens at Saint Louis Zoo

Visitors to the Saint Louis Zoo this fall have a chance to experience grizzly bears up close and personal in a brand new, state-of-the-art habitat twice the size of their old grottos called Grizzy Ridge.

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College Planning 101

Parents and teens can learn about financial planning strategies for college, including sources of money, and college funding vs. financial aid at this free program.

 

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COCA Presents Series Opens a World of Exploration for Young Theatre-Goers

A theater seat is more than a chair. It’s a vessel that launches children to new worlds and toward new experiences. For COCA, this trip is about to take off once again. Beginning in October, COCA will spotlight its 2017/2018 COCA Presents season, created for St. Louis families and featuring beloved musicals, national touring dance troupes and energy-infused concerts.

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Family Movie Night at the Firehouse

Grab your golden ticket and join Metro West Firefighters at Movie Night at the Firehouse benefiting Circle of Concern Food Pantry. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Arrive early to see fire trucks and police cars. Registration is recommended. 

 

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8 Essential Events for St. Louis Families in September

School is back in session, but there is still a great deal of family fun to be had throughout St. Louis before the leaves begin to fall. Here are our top picks for family-friendly events in September:

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Get Rooted in GROW at the Saint Louis Science Center

Come out to the outdoor GROW exhibit to enjoy fun activities that focus on plant roots, including root beer floats! Families can explore root imaging, grab some root selfies and take a look at the inner workings of plants captured using the only plant x-ray scanner in the country. 

 

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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

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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

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