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Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience. 

Celebrate summer with your main squeeze on a date night adventure! Climb and zipline together, play mini golf, access the observation deck, play yard games and more.

Take night climbing and golf to a new level at RYZE Adventure Park! 

Who’s that kid that can travel through time? Xavier Riddle! Follow the adventures of three friends as they travel back in time to learn from real-life inspirational heroes when they were kids at the Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum exhibit, opening at The Magic House on September 20.

Located on the beautiful tree-lined parkway of Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue, the Historic Shaw Art Fair features art activities for kids, great food, live music and art from more than 100 artists.

Drop your kids off for an evening of coding adventures filled with games, challenges and STEM activities at Parent's Night Out at Code Ninjas Wildwood.

Meet the star of the beloved Pete the Cat books by James Dean and pose for a picture. Meet Pete the Cat is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library. 

All little heroes, royals and adventurers are invited to an action-packed, magical day at The Hub for Superhero and Princess Day. Kids are welcome to dress as their favorite princess or superhero for adventurous activities and photo ops. Spider-Man, Batman, Rapunzel and Elsa will join the celebration and bring the fun to life!

Kids ages 6-15 can compete in a swim, bike and run competition at the Chesterfield Youth Triathlon. 

Celebrate the start of summer at The Magic House with lots of fun activities. Kick-Off to Summer at The Magic House includes The Bubble Bus, frozen treats, and Sandcastle Beach.

Are you interested in learning more about Kindermusik before committing to a full semester? Are you unsure how your baby or child will respond in a group setting? Join Kindermusik for a musical playdate and see firsthand how singing, moving, playing instruments, and dancing together has the power keep us connected, fuel kids' brains and bring joy. 

Visit the St. Louis Aquarium to meet a mermaid! An enchanting mermaid will share stories of ocean adventures and pose for photos. 

Join in the fun at Battlehawks Day at The Magic House! Players from the UFL St. Louis Battlehawks and mascot Archie will stop by to play. Wear your blue and show your spirit by decorating a Battlehawks pennant in the Art Studio.

Join Cocklear for Kids for an educational event to learn about hearing loss and implantable solutions for your child. At Cochlear for Kids, a free event at the Des Peres Park Pavilion, you'll have the opportunity to learn about the differences between BAHA and Osia, learn how to support your child through each part of their hearing journey and take a close look at the features and benefit of bone conduction implants.

Visit a magical world of real-life Disney Princesses, featuring stars from Broadway's Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, and The Lion King performing timeless melodies with your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Relive the nostalgia, dress in royal attire, and enjoy your favorite songs and behind-the-scenes stories.

The JB Blast is one of St. Louis County's biggest Fourth of July celebrations featuring live music, food trucks and a fireworks show. Admission and parking are free. 

Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.

Enjoy live music as you indulge in a variety of foods from popular food trucks.

In this charming musical story of adventure and friendship, Stellaluna, a little bat with a big heart, unexpectedly finds herself living among birds. As she learns their ways, Stellaluna wonders if she'll ever find her place in the world.