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Junior Kindergarten Observation Morning at Rossman School

Visit the Junior Kindergarten classroom and observe how Rossman's experienced teachers carefully design materials, activities and the classroom environment to capitalize on students' natural curiosity, joy and playfulness. See how students spend their days building academic and social skills through exploration and play.

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Haunted Hayrides & Trunk or Treat in Valley Park

There is something for the whole family at the Valley Park Halloween Haunted Hayride and Trunk or Treat. In addition to hayrides, kids can enjoy the Bubble Bus, face painting, a costume contest, trunk or treat, a pumpkin patch maze, caramel apples, free hot dogs & chips, free pumpkins (while supplies last), kettle corn, and a Halloween movie too! 

 

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Eat and Treat at Chesterfield Amphitheater

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of eats from more than a dozen local food trucks and treats for kids, including Halloween bags and trick-or-treating. There will also be live music, photo opportunities, and appearances from Fredbird and Louie the St. Louis Blues mascot. Proceeds benefit Maryville University's Kids Rock Cancer.

 

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Your Ultimate List of Halloween Fun Across the St. Louis Area

It would be hard to find a city more enthusiastic about celebrating Halloween family-style than St. Louis. New parents across the metro area quickly learn to secure costumes early in October so their kids (and in some cases dogs too!) can take advantage of all the family-friendly Halloween events happening in the spookiest month. Whether you're looking for trick-or-treating, Trunk or Treat events, parades, parties, story telling or jamborees, you'll find it in our ultimate list of St. Louis Halloween events. For convenience, we've listed events by date. And, please note, some events require pre-registration or advance tickets. Are you ready for some not-so-scary, St. Louis-style Halloween fun?

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Balloonacy

Balloonacy is a sensory-friendly, live show that tells the story of a grown-up who discovers child-like imagination and wonder with the help of a red balloon. Designed for young audiences, it's a perfect introduction to live theater. 

 

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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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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays. 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
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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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

 

 

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Auditions for the St. Louis Children's Choirs
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Friendly and fun, auditions at The St. Louis Children’s Choirs are a great way for us to get to know one another. Auditions consist of your child singing a short song followed by a short informational meeting. A singer's ensemble placement is based on age, skill, maturity, and availability. The St. Louis Children's Choirs has an ensemble for every singer!

 

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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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