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Celebration of Indian Culture at Millennium Park

Immerse yourself in Indian culture through music, dance and more at the Celebration of Indian Culture at Millennium Park. At this free celebration, guests will listen to the sounds of Bollywood music while they browse a display of Indian clothing, jewelry and scarves, get henna tatoos, and watch the Sri Lalitha Natalya Dance School perform Indian classical dances, followed by Bollywood dancing performed by the JDG School of Dance. 

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August is Sizzling with Summer Fun! Here are our Top Picks for a Month Full of Adventure

The month of August is devoted to the most adventurous of kiddos! Your kids can journey around the world without leaving St. Louis, connect with the creepiest of creatures, and jump on their bikes for one of the biggest cycling events in the region. Best of all, you don’t have to spend a fortune to enjoy all the fun.

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Pay it Forward Produce Patch

Shop for fresh produce, plants, flowers, natural beef, local cheese, handmade gifts, homemade jam and more at the Pay It Forward Produce Patch at Purina Farms. In addition to shoping, there will be auction items available, live music, and inflatable games for kids! Proceeds benefit the Missouri Baptist Children's Home. 

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Apollo-palooza

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the first Apollo moon landing with STEM activities, space crafts, videos, snacks and more at this open house for all ages. 

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Rise Up Festival

Families are invited to enjoy local music, art, food from local restaurants, local microbrews and entertainment acts at this free, family friendly festival.

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Tour de Fun

Join the fun at the JCC's annual Tour de Fun, a jam-packed day of kids' and family activities at the Jewish Community Center in Creve Coeur. The Tour de Fun features carnival rides, giant inflatables, pony rides, petting zoo, vehicles to explore, live entertainment from Babaloo, Juggling Jeff, Jewish Rock Radio, sports challenges, a ninja obstacle course, great food, and more.

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Newsies

Newsies is packed with non-stop thrills and a timeless message, perfect for the whole family and every audience. 

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Purr-Palooza

Celebrate our feline friends at Purr-Palooza. It's a purr-fect evening of cat crafts, cat-centered activities (like cat-inspired yoga), food trucks and more for all ages. You'll also meet adoptable cats

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When Your Pinterest-Perfect Family Vacation Goes Poop-tastically Wrong

We fly onto 270 south and I finally feel my shoulders start to relax. Only two hours behind schedule, but let’s not dwell on that. We are finally on the road. This vacation is happening. Then, from the back seat, I hear it: “Mom? I have to poop.”

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays. Now open nightly through May 11!

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Tuesday, May 6, 2025

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Why Summer Camp is Great for . . . Parents

Being able to focus on yourself, your partner, and other people in your life who mean a lot to you is no small matter. As parents, we’re used to being responsible providers and caregivers. However, there’s so much more to a person: we’re also partners and friends. These are important parts of our identities that we need to cultivate. Sending your kids to summer camp may bring out your more playful side that you haven’t shown for a while.

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Greenway Quest 2025: A TOAD-ally Fun Adventure for Your Family

It's the time of year to get outside (finally!!) and have some fun, and Great Rivers Greenway's Greenway Quest is just the adventure your family needs. This year, they partnered with the Saint Louis Zoo for Greenway Quest, a TOAD-ally awesome greenway hunt throughout the month of April. Plus, enter now to win prizes!

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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Spring Break Camps Offer a Variety of Activities for Kids and Teens in St. Louis

Excitement is building for summer and the wide variety of summer camp experiences available for kids in the St. Louis metro area. But first! Spring break is around the corner, and there are plenty of Spring Break camps enrolling now. 

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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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