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12 St. Louis Fall Festivals Kids will Love

Fall is one of the best times to get out and enjoy everything St. Louis has to offer for your family, and fall festivals are a great way to do that. Whether you're looking for a traditional down-on-the-farm day, whimsical, art-filled fun, animal or food-themed festivals or pumpkin races, you're in luck.

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Pianos for People Gives St. Louis Kids the Gift of Music

For the past year, the Thyvefil home in South St. Louis has been filled with the sound of music.

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Get Creative, Get Slimy, Get Going to The Magic House

This fall the Magic House is overflowing with fun activities for kids of all ages. You can pet a turtle, hold a lizard, sell your old toys at the Kids' Flea Market, or invent a new one out of cardboard. There's also an exciting new traveling exhibit to introduce your kids to the oldest of all games, chess.

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Parent-Child Workshop: ArtSparks

ArtSparks is a new program for parents and preschool-age kids that promotes the development of cognition, language, motor and social/emotional skills in young children through art projects and play.

Laumeier Sculpture Park's multi-generational Parent & Child workshops are a wonderful way for family members to spend quality and creative time together. Children - along with a parent, grandparent or caregiver - explore new artistic media, develop a meaningful bond and create memories to last a lifetime. One registration includes one adult and one child.

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Paddle With Your Pooch

Bring your furry friend and test your paddling prowess on the Post-Dispatch Lake at The Boathouse in Forest Park.

No pooch? No problem! Spectators are welcome. 

Heats are at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. with the championship heat at 3:30 p.m. The entry fee is $40 per dog and master team.

A portion of the proceeds from the race will be donated to Forest Park Forever.

More information: boathouseforestpark.com

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15 Fun Family Events Happening in St. Louis This Weekend

If you're ready for some fall-themed fun, you're in luck. This weekend, St. Louis is pulling out all the stops! Check out these 15 fun family events happening Sept. 9-11 across the metro area.

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Heritage and Freedom Fest
Friday, July 4, 2025
Saturday, July 5, 2025

The city of O’Fallon, Mo., throws a fantastic, family-friendly celebration at the Ozzie Smith Sports Complex over the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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St. Charles Riverfest
Friday, July 4, 2025
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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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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10 Ways to Improve Your Child's Listening Skills

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