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Canopy Climb at Shaw Nature Reserve

Take your passion for nature to new heights and explore majestic trees like never before! In this two-hour experience at Shaw Nature Reserve, a certified tree-climbing instructor will teach you to ascend on your own into a tree canopy. The course is designed for the first-time climber and for families with children age 8 and up.

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6 Creative Ways Kids Learn to Love Outdoor Play

If your kids are spending more time than ever in front of screens, try these sure-fire ways to get them back to nature.

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Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show

The Greater St. Louis Metro Area Train Show features an entire gymnasium full of hundreds of feet of operating train layouts and another gymnasium full of train sets and Thomas Trains for sale by dealers from across the country.

Kids can get up close to a large "garden railroad" featuring trains running on the gymnasium floor. There will also be a large operating layout made entirely of LEGOS, a Thomas the Tank model train, and dozens of detailed scenes including a lock and dam and automobile plant.

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MWCCOE HackSpace Competition

The Midwest Cyber Center of Excellence (MWCCOE) is hosting a free CyberPatriot recruitment and competition geared toward middle and high school students who are interested in cybersecurity. 

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Friends of Kids Fall Festival

This afternoon event features food, drinks, live music and lots of kids' activities. Festival goers can enjoy all the fun of the farm, too, because the festival is held at Rombach Farm in Chesterfield.

 

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Stories @ STAGES

Preschool and early elementary age children are invited to experience their favorite classic kids' stories in an interactive new way, complete with performances by STAGES artists at this free storytime.

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A Festival for Your Future Innovators

Children are naturally innovative, and at the upcoming St. Louis Murmuration Festival, they will have the opportunity to test their skills in uniquely challenging (and fun) ways in the Future Innovators Zone.

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Taste of Trucktober

The Taste of Trucktober is a celebration of food on wheels! Enjoy fare from some of the area's most popular food trucks, along with live music, games and karaoke.

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Acorn to Oak Tree

It's amazing that one tiny acorn can grow into an enomous oak tree. Little ones, ages 3 to 6, will investigate the life of an oak tree and its importance in the forest then go on a hike to search for oak trees and acorns. 

10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Free, but reservations are required.

At Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center in Kirkwood, near the intersection of I-44 and I-270. Call 314-301-1500 for reservations.

 

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Friday, October 2, 2026

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 Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.

Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Toddler Tunes at The Magic House
Tuesday, September 22, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Tuesday, October 6, 2026

Toddler Tunes combines music, movement, and interactive story time to encourage little ones to sing, dance, play instruments, and explore rhythm through hands-on activities and imaginative play.

 

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Music & Movement
Monday, September 21, 2026
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Friday, September 25, 2026

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. 

 

 

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Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

There comes a point every summer when all that “free time” isn’t so fun anymore. Your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s too hot to hit the playground, and every activity seems to come with a big price tag. That’s when the screens come out, and parents find themselves counting down the minutes to bedtime. Thankfully, when Friday rolls around each week, your family can experience a mini summer getaway through history – no travel required. 

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City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

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Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

Seeing a movie at the theater is a magical experience, but when summer rolls around, it’s time to get outside and enjoy free movies under the stars! Free family movie nights abound across the St. Louis area, so grab your kids, a blanket or lawn chairs, and get ready for some cinematic fun. Here's where to find them:

 

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