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Storytelling in the Museum: Art from the Heart

Preschoolers can embrace their creative side at this free story time.

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Storytelling in the Museum: Welcome Fall

Preschoolers will hear stories about cool breezes and colorful leaves at this free storytelling.

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Storytelling in the Museum: Grateful for Grandparents

Preschoolers are invited to bring their grandparents to this special story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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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.

Preschool Science: Cartography

At Cartography, preschoolers will learn about unlocking the codes with maps and map making so they know how to get from here to there.

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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:

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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IKEA End of Summer Celebration with Fredbird

Not only will kids eat free, they'll get to meet Fredbird, visit the Enchanted Village to take pictures with princesses and superheroes and brush up on sports skills at this end-of-summer/ back-to-school event at IKEA St. Louis from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Metro Theater Company’s New Season Encourages Kids to Write Their Own Story

In our technology-infused world where video games, TV and smartphones are vying for your children’s interest, live theater grabs their attention and holds on tight. When the stories they’re told help them make tough choices, connect to others, and learn how to navigate this topsy-turvy world we live in, it adds an extra level of excitement to each performance. Starting Sept. 18, Metro Theater Company will launch its 45^th season with three incredible plays to both entertain and inspire young theatergoers.

Dinosaur Train Breakfast

Guest will spend the morning with Buddy as they enjoy a dino-mite breakfast, have The Magic House all to themselves and experience some private playtime in the new Dinosaur Train exhibit.

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Updated: Best Places to Watch the Solar Eclipse in St. Louis

Schools are rapidly preparing lesson plans and viewings, but for families with kids younger than school age, there are a number of viewing events throughout the area that you can attend.

Ozark Rocks Offers the Ultimate Educational Getaway for Kids and Parents

If you’re like many St. Louisans, you made the pilgrimage to Johnson’s Shut-ins and Elephant Rocks state parks this summer for a little outdoor fun. In the middle of swimming, hiking and climbing, you probably glanced over the information plaques in passing before your attention was snatched away by your kid shouting, “Look at me, mom!” from the edge of the cliffs. But what if you and your child had time to delve deep into Missouri’s rich geological history? To see these iconic landmarks not just as recreational getaways, but as pages in a natural scrapbook of our state’s prehistoric past?

Family Campout

Celebrate the great outdoors at this family campout complete with s'mores at beautiful Ferris Park.

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Movie in the Park: Field of Dreams

Kick off fall with a free movie in on the ball field in Vlasis Park.

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Friday Fun Night at Sweetology

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to Friday Fun Night where they'll take part in instructor-guided cake, cupcake and cookie decorating, enjoy pizza, juice, crafts and games.

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The Boy Who Snared the Sun

See a free on-stage presentation of The Boy Who Snared the Sun performed by Monkey Tales Theatre, perfect for ages 3-12.

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Des Peres Cinema Series: The Incredibles

Bring you kids to see an outdoor movie at The Lodge outdoor pool parking lot.

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Harvest Festival at Laumeier Sculpture Park

The 2017 Harvest Festival celebrates the best Autumn has to offer: delicious fall foods from St. Louis' top restaurants, a farmer's market featuring fresh local produce, locally made arts and crafts, kids' activities, live music and all of the season's splendor in Laumeier's beautiful outdoor setting.

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Parks Food Truck Fest at Laumeier

Eat to your heart's content from some of St. Louis' favorite food trucks at this special event at Laumeier Sculpture Park. Admission is free.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Bubble Bus at the Library

Tuesday, June 23, 2026

Friday, June 26, 2026

Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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