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Virtual Story Time Hosted by Babler Memorial State Park

This virtual storytime is hosted by Babler Memorial State Park and Missouri State Parks. It will be posted on the Babler State Parks Facebook page.

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Learning Through Play in the Arts from Metro Theater Company

Metro Theater Company is all about learning through play, and they are producing regular video sessions for kids featuring ways to play at home, drama exercises and fun acrtivities. Join them for Mindful Monday, Transformation Tuesday, Warm-Up Wednesday, and Thoughtful Thursday videos, available anytime at metroplays.org/onlinelearning

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Online Classes for Kids from Mad Science of St. Louis

Have fun with science at home! Mad Science online classes bring science to you, and are designed for ages 5-12 (kindergarten through 6th grade). These interactive classes make science learning super fun for your children. Only one child per household needs to be registered. Classes are $10 for one class, or $7.50 per class when you register for 2 to 4 classes, and just $6 per class when you register for 5 or more classes. Themes include Mad Mixtures, Optical Illusions, Under Pressure, Kitchen Chemistry, Dry Ice Capades and more. Classes take place via Zoom from 2 to 2:45 p.m.

Learn more and register at stlouis.madscience.org

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Saint Louis Zoo's #BringTheStlZooToYou Virtual Visits

Although the Saint Louis Zoo is closed to the public, the animal care team is sharing photos and videos of the animals and lots of information about the zoo your kids are sure to love! You'll learn about Hippo Harbor, what zoo volunteers do, the Children's Zoo (and the goats!), zebras, antelopes, stingrays, visit the insectarium, and lots more.

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Earth Day Virtual Camp hosted by the Gateway Region YMCA

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day with the Gateway Region YMCA, along with educators from NOVA and the National Museum of Natural History.

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Live Quaranstream from the St. Louis Aquarium

Since you can't visit the St. Louis Aquarium right now, do the next best thing and watch live as the aquarium brings its habitats to you! Take a dive and explore Shark Canyon, The Mississippi and Missouri Riover Confluence, the Ray habitat and lots more.

Catch the live stream from 10 to 11 a.m. on the St. Louis Aquarium's Facebook page.

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Family Time: These St. Louis Organizations Have Leveled-Up Their Online Resources to Enrich Your Stay-at-Home Life

St. Louis family attractions and businesses are providing lots of ways to entertain your kids and enrich your stay-at-home time as a family. Spend some time on the screen and experience what's new at the Saint Louis Zoo or take a tour of The Magic House, MADE for Kids. Take learning to the next level with online classes from Mad Science, the Saint Louis Chess Club, and Little Medical School. Or learn to juggle with Circus Harmony. You can even watch a snake feeding frenzy live! Here's where to find the fun:

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Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

Friday, September 19, 2025

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Head to Forest Park for the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.

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Applefest at Eckert Farms

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more.

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South Grand Fall & Music Fest

Saturday, September 20, 2025

Join in on the fun at the South Grand Fall Fest. The festival will feature craft activities for kids, art activities, plus more than 70 retail vendors, and live music. Admission is free.

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Celebrate Wildwood

Saturday, September 20, 2025

The city of Wildwood is holding a community-wide celebration open to all that includes a parade, kids' activities including a foam party, Babaloo Music & Fun, and more. Celebrate Wildwood also features live music, fireworks, plenty of food and drinks, and vendor booths.

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