Babies and Toddlers

The Pigeon HAS to Go to School Book Release Party

The Magic House will hold a special celebration of the book, complete with special appearances by best friends Elephant Gerald and Piggie from Willems' Elephant and Piggie series.

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Family Day Block Party

Join the Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and the Sheldon Concert Hall and Art Galleries for the free Family Day Block Party. This free event includes live performances and art activities for kids at each location in the Grand Center Arts District.

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Countrytime Festival featuring the Kids Carnival at Purina Farms

Bring your whole family (including your dog!) to the Countrytime Festival and Kids Carnival at Purina Farms June 15-16. Enjoy live music from Nashville-based Royal South and local favorite Wild Horse Creek Band, a Kids Carnival featuring more than 10 games, pony rides, face painting, a trackless train, inflatable bounce house, festival foods like BBQ and kettle corn, duck hearding demos and lots more.

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Walking Tour at Laumeier Sculpture Park

Tours are interactive and designed for participants to come away with an appreciation of the complex relationship among art, nature and humans. For all ages.

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Super Stolie Guacamole Bilingual Dance Party and Sing Along

Dance and sing along to this live bilingual show featuring children's songs in both English and Spanish.

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Circus Flora: The Caper in Aisle 6

Circus Flora, St. Louis' original one-ring circus, is now in its 33rd season! This beloved show is an unbelievable mix of excitement, charm, daring, and comedy, all under an intimate Big Top setting. See mesmerizing circus acts, storytellers and performers in this year's show, The Caper in Aisle 6. Daytime and evening shows are on select nights through June 30 with special 10 a.m. performances for young children, a sensory-friendly performance and a special Peanut-Free Preview night for those with nut allergies.

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Show Me Sweets Edible Art Show

The Show Me Sweets Edible Art Show brings the fun of a cake, cookie and candy expo to the Midwest. This two-day event includes as-seen-on-TV celebrity cake artists, edible art demonstrations and competition, cupcake decorating for children, hands-on learning classes, booths with local and worldwide industry vendors and suppliers, live Cake Battles, Sweet Taste Competition and more. Admission is free for children.

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Parents Night Out at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday, February 20, 2026

Friday, March 6, 2026

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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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

Thursday, February 12, 2026

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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DJ Skate Night at the Rec Plex

Friday, February 13, 2026

The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night.

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Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Friday, February 13, 2026

Saturday, February 14, 2026

Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.

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What does home sound like to you? On Sunday, March 1, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments. During Music Without Boundaries, your family will explore new sounds, recognize familiar ones, and celebrate how music connects us all. This concert is most enjoyed by ages 6+. Don't miss pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Music Without Boundaries will be held at Powell Hall.

For more information and tickets, visit slso.org

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun. Families will want to attend on Saturday when the Red and Black Brass Band kicks off the festivities at 10 a.m. Then head to the History Clubhouse for storytelling at 10:30 a.m. This program is trilingual so everyone can participate—offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

All-day activities include playing classic backyard games like washers and cornhole, exploring the sensory table to touch artifacts that represent St. Louis and its symbols, and crafts like making birthday hats and custom flags for your neighborhood. Don’t miss the special pop-up food vendors for lunch, and browse the wares of local makers for gifts and souvenirs of the day. Explore the World’s Fair and Collected exhibits, including a new gallery that showcases things “Made in St. Louis.” The St. Louis Birthday Bash is happening February 14th and 15th at the Missouri History Museum. LEARN MORE

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