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Fall Into the Arts

Head to O'Fallon's newest park for the all-new Fall Into the Arts festival, featuring artists, vendor booths, live music, food vendors, wine and craft beer vendors, and free, hands-on art activities.

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South Grand Chalk Walk

South Grand Chalk Walk invites everyone – all ages and all abilities – to come together to make art or watch art being created. Enjoy fresh air, prizes, live music and fun activities for kids. 

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Storytime with Cliff at Left Bank Books

Storytime with Cliff welcomes children of all ages, and all families large and small. This special free story time at Left Bank Books usually lasts about 30 minutes and sometimes features a guest author or an activity that ties into the book. 

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Surviving the Elementary School Years: Parenting Tips for Ages 6 to 10

You survived potty training and the terrible twos; you've reclaimed your bed, and your child is now somewhat self-sufficient. Life ought to be smooth sailing from here on, right? Perhaps. 

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Got Those Back to School Blues? Neither Do We.

The Week before school started I came across a meme that said, "You only get eighteen summers with your kids – make them count!" My first thought after reading it was,"Eighteen? The house will never make it."
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Trunktoberfest

Kids can trick or treat and enjoy some not-so-spooky Halloween fun at Trunktoberfest sponsored by the St. Charles Community College Foundation. There will be lots of activities for kids, food trucks, and an outdoor movie at sundown. Costumes are encouraged! 

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Prairie Day 2019

Kids' activities include inflatable bounce houses, inflatable slide, face painting, crafts, the Oh My Gosh Josh Show, Elliot the Entertainer show, a balloon artist, climbing wall, The Bubble Bus (1:30 to 3:30 p.m.), big trucks on display, and more. 

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Wentzville's Fall Festival

Wentzville's Fall Family Festival is a two-day celebration in downtown Wentzville featuring activities for all ages. This free festival includes live music from local bands, kids' activities, great food, craft vendors and more. 

 

 

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Florissant Fall Fest

The Florissant Fall Festival features a chili cookoff, lots of activities for kids, pony rides, pumpkin decorating, live music, shopping from local vendors, a car show, fire department displays, a flea market and lots more. 

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Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival

This family friendly event features opportunities to learn about Korean culture through fun activities and interative exhibits. Activities include learning the Korean alphabet and writing your name in Korean, making Korean arts and crafts, trying on Korean clothing, sampling delicious Korean food, playing traditional Korean games and enjoying dance, drum and martial arts performances. 

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Kids Triathlon

Tri-athlete kids will have a blast at the 15th annual Kids Triathlon sponsored by the City of Ballwin. Kids and teens ages 5 to 12 will swim, bike and run to see who will come out victorious. Participants will be grouped according to age.

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Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Families can help light up the trails at Memorial Park in Brentwood at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. There will be a pumpkin carving contest for adults and pumpkin painting for kids, free pumpkins and lots of prizes for the winners.

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Kiener Kids

Kiener Kids is a morning of fun, free family activities in Kiener Plaza, including all-ages yoga, lawn games with oversized game pieces, storytelling and magic from Circus Kaput and more. 

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual. 

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026

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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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

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