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Say Hello to a New Kiener Plaza, Where Kids can Run, Splash, Slide & Play

Kids will soon have a brand new place to play. As well as run, splash, slide, and jump. Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis will soon reopen to the public – but this iconic landmark is now bigger, better and more family-friendly than ever. 

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Hamilton!

Take a fun, interactive look into the world of musical theater and the extremely popular show Hamilton at this free workshop, where kids will try singing, acting and dancing from several popular and classic shows.

 

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Feeding Your Infant or Toddler

New parents or those just beginning to introduce solid foods to your baby, and those who are struggling to feed your independent toddler healthy meals, are invited to attend this class on nutrition and feeding.

 

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St. Louis Free LEGO Build

Your child can participate in a massive St. Louis Build using LEGO bricks! Kids can construct St. Louis landmarks, their homes, schools, playground, parks, downtown and lots more, all out of LEGO bricks.

 

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Salamander Saturday

Visit the Herpetarium between 10 a.m. and noon to learn how to identify a few of our local salamander species, as well as what the Saint Louis Zoo is doing to help conserve hellbenders, the largest native Missouri salamander.

 

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Clifford Is In the House! The Magic House, That Is

The Magic House has a very special houseguest, and he's everyone's favorite big red dog.

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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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