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MLK Community Celebration at the Missouri History Museum

The Missouri History Museum welcomes families for its wildly popular annual celebration, a weekend full of free activities honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Enjoy learning, a movement workshop, arts & crafts, storytelling, a Black History scavenger hunt, and more for all ages.

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Ninja Central Grand Opening Celebration

Visit Ninja Central for the Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 17 from 2-4 p.m. and be one of the first families to experience this awesome new, state-of-the-art Ninja training facility! All attendees can try out the new Ninja challenges & equipment, meet the coaches, win prizes, enjoy face painting, balloon animals, snow cones, and more. From beginner to advanced Ninja skills, 

 

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Code Ninjas Summer Camps

Transform your child's love for technology into an exciting learning adventure! Guided by our team of Code Senseis, Code Ninjas Camps empower kids to gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. It's an unforgettably fun learning experience! Code Ninjas is offering 12 weeks of exciting camps for ages 5–14, now available at two locations: Wildwood and Kirkwood. Each camp explores a unique area of the coding world, giving kids hands-on experience with real tech skills. All camps run Monday through Friday and are designed as five-day programs. Families can choose one half-day camp or combine two camps to create a full-day experience.

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Saint Louis Chess Club Summer Camps

Looking for an engaging and educational activity for your child this summer? Our Chess Summer Camps are the perfect choice! Whether your child is just discovering chess, wants to sharpen their skills, or dreams of becoming a chess champion, our camps offer something for everyone. Why Choose Our Chess Summer Camps? Expert Guidance: Your child will learn from Grandmaster instructors, receiving daily lessons, puzzles, and gameplay tailored to their skill level.

Special Offer: Use promo code STLParentChess to receive 10% off!

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    Adventure Treehouse Summer Camp

    Spend the summer at the Adventure Treehouse and let your child create lifelong memories while growing and thriving in a fun environment! Campers at Adventure Treehouse in Eureka experience nature adventures, arts & crafts, STEM activities, go on weekly field trips, play sports and games, have exciting animal encounters, and experience fun weekly themes, water play and much more! Our camp is traditional with NO screen time! Our experienced counselors create a positive environment where kids can form friendships and build character.

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    Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Friday, October 16, 2026
    Saturday, October 17, 2026

    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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    Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim
    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Friday, October 16, 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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    Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center
    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Friday, October 16, 2026

    The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers. 

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    Boo at the Zoo
    Wednesday, October 14, 2026
    Thursday, October 15, 2026
    Friday, October 16, 2026

    Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!

    Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.

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    Travel Back in Time Every Friday at the Missouri History Museum’s Free Summer Family Fun Series

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