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You'll soon need to watch out for flying children (and adults) in Chesterfield. The Circus Harmony Flying Trapeze Center will move to a new location in Chesterfield for the opening of its third season starting May 25.

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Free Helmet Safety Check

Have your child's bicycle helmet professionally checked for fit and safety at this free event. Pre-registration is required.

Trained professionals from St. Louis Children's Hospital will check for a correct fit for your child and make sure that the helmet is approved for current standards at no charge. If your child needs a different helmet or does not have a helmet, approved helmets will be available for $11. Parents and children will be taught how to put a helmet on correctly so they can continue this important safety practice at home. 

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Free Swim and Gym Night at the Lodge

Families are invited to enjoy everything The Lodge has to offer, including the indoor wave pool, tot pool. slide and gymnasium for free at this free family night. 

Dinner and snacks will be available in the cafe. For all ages. Please bring tennis shoes if you'd like to play in the gym. Access to the fitness center is not included. Reservations are not required, but space will be limited if capacity is reached.

5-8 p.m. at The Lodge Des Peres. More information: desperesmo.org

 

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The Great Track Pant Trek of 2016

If there’s one thing my six-year-old and Missy Elliott circa 1997 have in common besides a love of hip-hop, it’s an unrelenting love of track suits.

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Weekend Egg Hunts for March 26-27

This weekend might be the biggest for your Easter egg hunting adventures all across the St. Louis area. Time to grab the kids' baskets and get ready to find eggs, meet the bunny, pet some baby animals, decorate some eggs and lots more. 

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Free Kindermusik Class: Rock and Roar with The Lion Guard

Get ready to rock and roar with your little one at this free Kindermusik class at the Community Music School of Webster Groves. 

Kids ages 2-5 will enjoy the musical adventures from Disney Jr,'s new series The Lion Guard as they explore the African savannahs to the beat of some of their favorite tunes. You can also bring The Lion Guard fun home with a playful mask, tattoos and buttons. 

9:30 and 11 a.m. Free. At the Community Music School of Webster Groves. Reservations are required.

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Wildwood Spring Egg Hunt

Kids can hunt for hundreds of eggs and lots more at the annual Spring egg hunt sponsored by the City of Wildwood.

This free hunt starts at 10 a.m. at Fairway Elementary School. The hunt will be split into three age groups, 3 years and under, 4-6 years old and 7-11 years old. Bring your own baskets. There will also be bounce houses, a giant bunny, balloon artists, popcorn, hot dogs and Juggling Jeff! No reservations are required.

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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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