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Last Stop on Market Street

Get ready for a heart-thumping, toe-tapping joy ride in this Motown/hip-hop musical adaptation of the New York Times and Newbery Medal-winning picture book Last Stop on Market Street. The Minneapolis Star Tribune called Last Stop on Market Street "Like Hamilton for kids!"

 

 

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Emerson Family Studios Free Craft Mornings for Families

Craft Alliance welcomes all St. Louis area families for Emerson Family Studios, a free Saturday morning craft workshop for kids ages 5 and up with their parents and caregivers. Led by professional artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, textiles, and more!

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Elevate Your Family Movie Night

Whether family movie night is a weekly ritual in your family or an occasional treat, you can take it to the next level by adding activities that are both fun and educational. Here are some family-friendly movies with ideas for activities, snacks, crafts, outings, and books to continue the fun.

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Metro Theater Company’s “Last Stop on Market Street” Takes Kids on an Unforgettable Bus Ride and an Incredible Adventure

In Metro Theater Company’s re-telling of the Newberry Medal-winning children’s classic, Last Stop on Market Street – written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson – a trip across town suddenly becomes a musical joy ride that changes one young passenger’s life forever. 

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Night at the Museum at Play Street Museum

Night at the Museum at Play Street Museum is perfect for everyone in your family! Your kids will have a blast as they play with friends new and old. Each Night at the Museum is themed and includes educational activities for the whole family. 

 

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Brrrentwood Ice Festival

Come support the Backstoppers at the Brrrentwood Ice Festival! Enjoy open skating with your local first responders. You can also skate with some of your favorite characters from Frozen! 

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Kids Art Night Out
Friday, November 6, 2026
Friday, December 4, 2026

Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.

 

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum
Friday, November 6, 2026
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Friday, November 13, 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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Dinoroarus Comes Roaring Back at the Saint Louis Zoo

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Get Ready to Climb and Explore at These Free Big Truck Days

If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend or weeknight outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.

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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

Visit City Museum August 3-31, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

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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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