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Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play Summer Celebration

This slime-filled day of free summer fun will include Nick-themed games and activities including an inflatable obstacle course, a slime booth, Nick bowling, appearances by Spongebob, Patrick and other Nick costumed characters and lots more.

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Kirkwood Peach Festival

In addition to plenty of fresh, local peaches and other fresh produce, there will be food trucks, a sidewalk sale, a peach tasting contest, live music from the Maple Jam Band, and food samples from Farmers Market vendors.

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Really Big Coloring Book Celebration

Really Big Coloring Books is celebrating 30 years with a fun, free, family event with lots of giveaways, musical entertainment and activities for kids, drawings, and prizes, including lots of coloring books!

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The Celia and Little Celia Show

Jeanie Bryan's Celia and Little Celia show is a one-of a kind musical puppetry experience featuring singalong favorites plus new, original music that delights all ages.

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Make Music Day St. Louis

Experience free concerts and performances all across the St. Louis metro area on Make Music Day St. Louis.

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Solidarity and Civil Rights Presented by the Teens Make History Players

Watch as the Missouri Historical Society's Teens Make History Players bring a photograph from Panoramas of the City to life in this 35-minute play.

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Groundbreaking and Community Open House at COCA

The community is invited to help mark the milestone occasion, enjoy lunch and take a look at COCA's new renovated spaces.

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Here's Where to Find Family Fun in St. Louis in June

Summer has arrived and St. Louis is brimming with family activities, festivals and fun in the sun. Here are our picks for the best family events in June.

Madagascar Live on Stage

Your family can take a journey out of the Central Park Zoo and onto an enchanted desert isle with your favorite crack-a-lackin' friends from the DreamWorks blockbuster film, Madagascar! STAGES St. Louis presents this family favorite live on stage in a performance to entertain all ages.

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Preschool Science: Marvelous Moon

At Marvelous Moon, preschoolers will learn about this familiar object in the sky and its features. Then they'll create an artistic model of the moon to take home.

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Preschool Science: Life Underground

At Life Underground, kids will dig deep and discover plants, animals, and a few surprises that can be found underground.

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Free Movie in Schroeder Park: Despicable Me 3

Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and enjoy a free, family film in the Schroeder Park in Manchester.

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Muny Memories Opening Weekend

Celebrate the opening of the new exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, Muny Memories: 100 Seasons Onstage, with an afternoon of fun.

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Grannie Annie Family Stories Festival at the Missouri History Museum

Be entertained and inspired as students read their published historical family stories and share insights into their story illustrations.

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Summer Family Fun Series at the Missouri History Museum

Visit the Missouri History Museum this summer for all kinds of family fun that's free! On Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays, children will enjoy art, storytelling, special entertaining guests, musical workshops, crafts, performances by St. Louis favorites like the Muny Kids, Celia and Friends, and lots more.

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Strange Donuts 5th Annual Donut Day Celebration

Celebrate National Donut Day at this family friendly event that includes performances by Cirus Harmony, a petting zoo, face painting, cariacatures, a balloon roof, Bulldog Rescue dogs, live music, lots of donuts, food from local restaurants, local brews and refreshments.

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Kenya's Kids Grand Opening Celebration

Celebrate the opening of Kenya's Kids with a special performance featuring F4KIDZ African Performing Arts.

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Dolls & Desserts

Guests will have the opportunity to get their favorite doll all dolled up at the exclusive doll salon, enjoy scrumptious desserts, and have The Magic House all to themselves to explore with their doll.

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Juneteenth Celebration at the Missouri History Museum

Juneteenth is the oldest known celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Join the Missouri Historical Society for a free, family-friendly outdoor festival featuring live entertainment, spoken word, a film screening, and much more.

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Pumpkin Jamboree at Eckerts

Ride the wagons out to the pumpkin patch to search for your great pumpkin, live entertainment, pony rides, a petting farm, funnel cakes, caramel apples and lots of activities for kids.

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Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.

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Science Spooktacular at the Saint Louis Science Center

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Science gets spooky at the Saint Louis Science Center's Halloween Science Spooktacular! Get ready for science thrills at this no-cost, candy-free event packed with Halloween-themed festivities for the entire family.

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Fall Fest at Grant's Farm

Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kid's Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!

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Take Your Kids on a Trip Through Time: History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Each day, the Missouri History Museum immerses kids in the stories of St. Louis, written over hundreds of years and told through hands-on exhibits, fun-filled activities, and special family-focused events. During the school year, young history buffs of all ages can take an unforgettable journey to our city’s past with a special monthly adventure designed just for them! The Museum’s highly-anticipated History Exploration Days, starting back up this September, lets kids engage with history in creative and unexpected ways and discover how those who came before us continue to impact their lives today.

Your Guide to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's New Season of Concerts for Kids and Families

Whether kids are exploring the savannahs of Simba’s kingdom or traveling through the Marvel Universe, their adventures are set to an incredible live soundtrack that inspires a lifelong love of music. Here is your guide to the 2025-26 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts for kids and families (and teens!).

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.

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.

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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Something BIG just landed in Maryland Heights…

Say hello to Ninja Central – a one-of-a-kind movement space where kids run, jump, climb, and soar toward strength, agility, and unshakable confidence. This isn’t your average gym. This is next-level ninja –built from scratch with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of heart. How did it all happen? Because one person had the courage to dream big. Ray Overmann, founder of the non-profit Team Central, saw a need - a space where kids could move freely, build real strength, and feel like superheroes in their own story. Now that dream is real, right here in our community.

Ninja Central opens November 15th. Come be part of something BIG.

Attend the Community Sneak Peek, a free event for families to meet our staff, tour the gym, and test out all the amazing Ninja equipment. Reserve your spot here!

Find yourself at Forsyth on Sunday, October 26, 3–5 p.m., for the All-School Open House—perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade! Hear from Rob Butler, Head of School, before touring Forsyth's unique campus and connecting with teachers and current families in the classrooms. Visit The Rand Center for Performing Arts & Athletics to see the Adventure Center (featuring a climbing wall and high ropes course) in action. Forsyth School fosters a spirit of curiosity and joy, empowering children age 2 through Grade 6 to pursue challenges with confidence. Advance registration is required.

The College School in Webster Groves invites you to our Open House on Saturday, November 15 at 9 AM—a chance to experience our hands-on, heart-engaged approach to Preschool–8th Grade. At TCS, learning is active and meaningful: students investigate real questions, collaborate with peers, and apply ideas in the classroom and outdoors. In close-knit classes, teachers know each child and shape challenges that are appropriately rigorous and joyful. Our approach grows lasting capacities—creative problem-solving, empathy, communication, and the courage to try, learn, and try again—timeless skills that serve students in any future. During Open House, you’ll meet educators, explore our campus, and learn more about our vibrant community. Come see how dynamic academics and outdoor adventure work together to spark a lifelong love of learning and a sense of purpose. Reserve your spot here. We look forward to meeting you!

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