performing arts

The Little Dancer: A Moment in Time

A St. Louis holiday tradition continues in COCA's production of The Little Dancer: A Moment in Time.

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Summer Children's Concert Series at the Piper Palm House

Treat your kids to a free concert that will introduce them to different musical styles in beautiful Tower Grove Park.

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Center of Creative Arts Serves Up Free Family Fun at Taste of COCA

Inside every kid is a Lin-Manuel Miranda, a Picasso and a Misty Copeland - all ready to break free to act, paint and dance.

Hip-Hoppin'

Kids will be introduced to basic hip-hop dance styles while listening to their favorite Kidz Bop artists at this free workshop.

Part of the StArt@Your Library series at the St. Louis County Library. Presented by STAGES St. Louis. For ages 5-7.

Hip-Hoppin' will be held:

June 13 at 10 a.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch

Free, but registration is required. Learn more and register at slcl.org

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SHAKE 38 Festival is Five Days of Family Fun for Even the Youngest Theater Lovers

For five days in St. Louis, the region’s cast of characters turn the city into a stage and its residents into their audience.

WiseWrite Festival of One-Act Plays

See a collection of one-act plays written by fifth graders at the WiseWrite Festival of One-Act Plays, now in its 20th year. The WiseWrite Festival is free and open to all.

The festival, presented by Springboard, is the culmination of many weeks of learning, brainstorming, writing, editing, practicing, reading, coaching and tweaking by students and their Springboard instructors and teachers. Using character development, plot analysis, theatricality and more, students increase literacy skills while bringing their stories to life as original plays.

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Rhythms and Folklore of Africa

Enjoy the rhythms and stories of Africa with storyteller and performer Kenya Ajanaku at this exciting, free program for all ages. Part of the Black History Month celebration at the St. Louis County Library.

Feb. 13 at 2 p.m. at the Florissant Valley Branch

Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Branch

Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Bridgeton Trails Branch

Feb. 20 at 1 p.m. at the Indian Trails Branch

Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. at the Weber Road Branch

More information: slcl.org

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WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary

Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.

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Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Friday, May 9, 2025

Saturday, May 10, 2025

Sunday, May 11, 2025

The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.

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Food Truck Friday in Tower Grove Park

Friday, May 9, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Friday, July 11, 2025

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, May 9, 2025

Friday, June 13, 2025

Let Miss Kelly's give you the night off while your child takes part in many different fun activities, including games, obstacles and challenges!

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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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