Preschool

Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! Opens at The Magic House

Featuring real puppets created by the Henson Creature Shop, Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin! takes children on an underwater adventure to learn about the ocean and what they can do to help protect it.

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Pete The Cat from the St. Louis Family Theatre

For Pete the Cat, life is an adventure no matter where you end up. So the minute the groovy blue cat meets The Biddles, he gets the whole family rocking, that is, except for young Jimmy Biddle, the most organized second grader on the planet.

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Winter Wonderland School Day Out Camp

Kids can enjoy a winter wonderland of active fun at the Winter Wonderland MLK Day at Olympia Gymnastics.

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Tiny Tunes Digital Concert from the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra: The Lion and the Mouse

Join the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra for a fun, live watch party of its first-ever Tiny Tunes digital concert. This free online experience is for ages 3-6 and their families. The Tiny Tunes concert experience will explore high and low sounds, and tell the story of The Lion and the Mouse through music. Participants will also dance and make music along with St. Louis Symphony musicians!

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Once Upon a Time Family Workshop (Virtual)

Noted storyteller Sherry Norfolk immerses your family in fun, engaging storytelling techniques to make your stories come alive. This free program is for ages 2-8 and their families. Registration is required.

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President's Day Camp at Little Medical School: Little Veterinarian Dog Program

Kids can spend President's Day assuming the role of a veterinarian and learn how to perform a nose-to-tail exam, the importance of proper nutrition, perform a tick check, and identify animal body language.

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Splash and Bubbles Breakfast

Fishing around for something fun to do? Swim on over to The Magic House for the Splash and Bubbles Breakfast! Guests will have a whale of a time as they nibble on a delicious breakfast, participate in some very fishy art activities, explore the Mu"sea" um and enjoy private playtime in the exhibit Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!

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Free Family Saturday at the St. Louis Artists Guild

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Saturday, December 21, 2024

Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.

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Science Saturday at Forsyth School

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Science Saturdays combine stories and science make-and-take activities for science-inspired fun! Science Saturdays are geared toward with children who are candidates for Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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Open House at The College School

Saturday, November 16, 2024

Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade.

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Embark on an Adventure at SLSO's Concert for Kids: Wild Symphony!

Embark on a musical adventure with Dan Brown’s latest surprise, Wild Symphony! Travel through the trees and across the seas to meet a wonderous whale and impatient ponies, busy beetles, and an eager elephant—each with a special secret to share.

COCA Ignites Creativity and Sparks Fun for Kids of All Ages, All Summer Long

Stroll along the Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop, and you’ll spot the playwrights, actors, and artists who got their start in St. Louis, from Tennessee Williams and Katherine Dunham, to Tina Turner and John Goodman. Just a few steps away and around the corner, a new generation of Gateway City superstars will discover their love for the visual and performing arts this summer.

Farmer's Markets Make Great Family Outings! Here is Your 2024 Guide to Farmers Markets Across the St. Louis Area

A trip to the farmer’s market is a fun outing for the entire family – and it can be educational too. Make plans to visit one (or several) of these top St. Louis farmers’ markets this spring and summer, so that you and your kids can learn more about where your food comes from and indulge in some of the freshest, seasonal produce the St. Louis region has to offer. Plus, many of these markets offer activities just for kids, feature food trucks, welcome dogs, and more.

6 Places to Find Fun on the Farm this Fall

Visiting a farm can be a real adventure for city and suburban kids. Getting up close to and even feeding farm animals can lead to lots of fun and unexpected learning. We've rounded up some tried and true nearby options where your family can spend a day in the country and meet some new barnyard friends.

SUE: The T. Rex Experience to Roar Into the Saint Louis Science Center

This summer. families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, in the Lou! The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience beginning June 8. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole along as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.