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Help Feed Hungry Kids This Holiday Season (And Get $1 Kids' Meals too)

After weeks of nonstop holiday cooking and cookie making, the last thing you want to do on Dec. 26th is fire up the oven. Take a break from the kitchen and the leftovers by feeding your hungry brood at your local Goodcents Deli Fresh Subs – and at the same time, you’ll help feed kids across the St. Louis region and beyond. Visit our Facebook page to enter to win a $40 gift card!

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Winter Open House at New City School

Learn about New City School, where education is rigorous and joyful in equal measure, which allows students (age 3 through grade 6) to develop a deep love of learning that prepares them to succeed in life, not just in school.

 

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Winter Children's Festival

Come explore The College School at the Winter Children's Festival, meet the faculty and engage in hands-on activities. You'll also enjoy a live performance of My Father's Dragon performed by The Repertory Theater of St. Louis. 

 

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Adventures Your Teens and Tweens Will Never Forget

Spring and summer breaks may seem far off in the future now, but for the past year, Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed has been planning the ultimate getaways for St. Louis area high school and middle school students with an adventurous streak.

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Your Little Hockey Fans can Celebrate '50 Years of Blood, Sweat and Cheers' with the St. Louis Blues

For the past 50 years, the St. Louis Blues have thrilled families throughout the region – and across the country – with heart-racing plays, pulse-pounding action and adrenaline-pumping heroics.

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Summer Expo 2017

Plan your child's summer activities at this very popular Summer Camp Expo featuring more than 100 local and regional exhibitors. Admission is free and all families are welcome from all school districts across the St. Louis metro area.

 

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How My Kids Curbed my Hatred of Holiday Decorating (Sort Of)

Ok, I’m going to admit it. I hate decorating for Christmas. Don’t get me wrong. I dig the holidays, especially when someone else is doing the work. I get weepy every time we go to Annual Way of Lights at the Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows, I love Elf and Christmas Vacation and Love Actually (except for the constant fat-shaming of Natalie’s ginormous size-six thighs), and I even like shopping now that St. Amazon delivers everything to my door.

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Cosmic Cantata

Take in a cosmic musical extravaganza when special guests join the St. Louis Symphony against a backdrop of incredible projections in the James. S. McDonnell Planetarium.

 

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Playdough Party

Playing with dough helps your preschooler develop fine motor skills and practice self expression. At this free workshop, they'll do both!

 

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Optical Illusions

Children will discover how mirrors and reflections can play tricks, try to touch a mirage and make a periscope to see above and beyond at this free workshop presented by Mad Science.

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Top 10 Holiday Must-Do’s for St. Louis Families

During the holidays, St. Louis transforms into a winter wonderland that rivals the North Pole itself (minus the snow). With incredible light displays that spark excitement in every child, train rides that put them face to face with Santa himself, and bazaars that feature handmade gifts even the elves would envy, there’s something magical for every member of the family. Our picks for this year include:

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Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

 

 

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Kindergarten Prep
Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

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The St. Louis Children’s Choirs Give Every Singer the Chance to Shine on Stage

Something beautiful happens every time a child performs their favorite song. Even if they stumble over a lyric or tumble off key, the joy they find in exploring their musical journey can be felt by those lucky enough to listen. When hundreds of these young voices come together on one stage, that’s when something truly magical happens.

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Your Guide to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's New Season of Concerts for Kids and Families

Whether kids are exploring the savannahs of Simba’s kingdom or traveling through the Marvel Universe, their adventures are set to an incredible live soundtrack that inspires a lifelong love of music. Here is your guide to the 2025-26 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts for kids and families (and teens!).

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The Missouri History Museum Winter Getaway: Four Days of Free Fun and Learning for Your Family

This year’s annual Winter Getaway event is packed with free kid-friendly activities, performances, arts and crafts, and workshops that tie in with the Museum’s current collections and celebrate our city’s rich culture and holiday heritage.

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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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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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