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Light Up Some Fun at These St. Louis Fourth of July Festivals

Nothing says 4th of July quite like fireworks exploding high in the sky.

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'I'm Able to Celebrate More Birthdays'

For Denise Thibault, a two-time cancer survivor and mother of two from Edwardsvi

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Fringe Festival Puts Kids in the Front Row of St. Louis’ Arts Scene

For many kids, theater is defined as the local multiplex and acting is limited to the shows that spill out of Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel.

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27 Ways to Entertain Your Kids in St. Louis This Summer

If you’re friends with me on Facebook, you already know that I spent most of the winter complaining about the many, many, MANY snow days when my kids were unexpectedly home from school.

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Pool Party Will Make Heroes Out of Your Pirates and Princesses

Every kid wants to be a pirate or a princess for the day. But to play dress-up at one of the region’s premier water parks? That brings a whole new level of adventure to make-believe.

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Summer Family Fun Series Kicks Off at the Missouri History Museum

As St. Louis schools let out for the year, local parents are on the lookout for fun and educational destinations to visit with the kids.

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Summer Camp Wishes Come True Thanks to Camp for All Kids

Every kid should sleep away at camp at least once in childhood. To rest under the stars and hear nothing but crickets. To spend the day swimming, canoeing and hiking. To make s’mores over a real campfire instead of in the microwave.

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17 St. Louis Farmers Markets for Your Family to Visit This Summer

It wouldn’t be summer in St. Louis without our favorite local farmers markets. From meeting the men and women who grow and raise our food to sampling some of the tastiest culinary confections St.

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A New Adventure at MOBOT Connects Nature, LEGOs and Creativity

A trip to the Missouri Botanical Garden is one of my kids’ favorite adventures. (And who am I kidding? It’s one of my favorites too).
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Transition Camp Helps Girls Navigate the Tricky Worlds of Middle, High School

When I was in sixth grade, my biggest worries were wearing out my Warrant cassette tape and what I should write in my daily fan letter to Fred Savage.

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When Parents Are Diagnosed With Cancer, Kids Find Hope at Camp Kesem

A parent’s cancer diagnosis can rock a child’s world. It’s confusing and frightening and upsetting.

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7 Last-Minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas for St. Louis Moms

With Mother’s Day approaching this weekend, kids, dads and adult children alike are all scrambling to find the perfect gift for Mom. Still not sure what to buy?

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Hit Up Spring Fling in the City for Unique Shopping This Weekend

With summer just around the corner, you’ve no doubt headed to the mall for a little wardrobe tune-up, especially if you have a tween or teen in tow.

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Explore the Big Muddy at the Great Rivers Festival

For one afternoon, your kids can morph into Lewis and Clark, exploring America’s great waterways. Or environmentalists, learning how to protect nature’s delicate ecosystem. Or even rock stars, grooving to the sounds of the hottest bands in the region.

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Bippity! Boppety! Boo! We've Got Cinderella Tickets for You

Bippity! Boppety! Boo! Cinderella, one of the most well-known and beloved childhood fairy tales, is coming to the St. Louis stage – as a ballet!

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Open Your Heart on May 6 for Give STL Day

Many people see nonprofits only as charities – the last hope for individuals in need.

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MAP Testing Tips (for Parents)

If your children attend public school in the state of Missouri, you’ve probably heard of a little thing called MAP testing. In fact, you’re probably in the midst of this testing right now.

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In Defense of Gwyneth Paltrow. Sort of.

There’s no denying that Gwyneth Paltrow lives a charmed life.

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Bad to the Bone

Moms, if you’re anything like me, you’re a busted-up hot mess.

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Take the Yellow Brick Road to the Fox to See the Wizard of Oz

Your family can follow the yellow brick road with Dorothy, Scarecrow, Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion and Toto when The Wizard of Oz comes to the Fabulous Fox Theatre in May.

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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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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities. 

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Holiday Magic at The Magic House

Celebrate the magic of the holidays the entire month of December at the Holiday Magic experience at The Magic House! Holiday Magic features festive decorations throughout the museum, Winter Wonderscape, a Snowball Showdown, Story Time with Mrs. Claus & Santa, a special Toddler Time experience and more.

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Winterfest

The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.

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10 Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebrations in St. Louis

Who says you have to stay up late to ring in the new year? Kids can make some noise and welcome 2026 at these daytime and early evening celebrations designed just for families with young partygoers. 

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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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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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Winter Break Camps Offer School Break Fun for Your Kids

Winter Break Camps offer your kids a fun way to spend their break from school. They'll participate in engaging activities that will make their school break memorable. We rounded up some fantastic options for Winter Break Camps for kids of all ages. 

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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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