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School of Rock Best of Season Benefit Concert

See students of the School of Rock-St. Louis perform while helping to support the Rock School Scholarship Fun and Play It Forward-St. Louis, which fund musical instruments and lessons for kids in need.

The concert will feature the music of The Beatles, Michael Jackson, Prince, Green Day and lots more.

6 to 9 p.m. at The Pageant in the Delmar Loop.

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Sensory-Friendly Performance of Circus Flora: One Night on 2nd Street

Kids with sensory processing disorder or other sensory issues will feel comfortable at this special sensory-friendly performance of St. Louis' own Circus Flora.

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Construction Junction

Your kids will provide the imagination and the library will provide the toys at Construction Junction. Kids have been playing with building toys since the library was founded 150 years ago. At this free event, they'll get to play and build wit the toys of today as well as the toys of our grandparent's generation.

There will be LEGO bricks, K'Nex, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Erector sets and even Play-Doh.

11 a.m.. to noon at the Central Library branch of the St. Louis Public Library. Free.

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Family Med School Labs: Sports Medicine, Joints and Proper Athletic Training

Join a discussion of the musculoskeletal system offered by the Athletic Training Education program of Saint Louis University's College of Health Science. You'll learn about proper warm-up, stretching and conditioning techniques, along with common sports injuries and how to avoid them. At the Saint Louis Science Center.

10 a.m. to noon. $12 for Science Center members per person; $14 for non-members. Recommended for kids 5th grade and older and families. Reservations required.

More information: slsc.org

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Mayfest at Tower Grove Park

Celebrate the arrival of Spring and with it, new growth at the Waldorf School of St. Louis Mayfest in Tower Grove Park. This fun-filled community celebration is free and open to all. You can bring a picnic lunch, or create your own picnic, because the Tower Grove Farmers Market will be in full swing at the park.

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South City Health Festival

The Fox Park Neighborhood Association will hold its annual Health Festival on April 25. This free community festival is open to all and features:

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Free Crossfit Class at Ballpark Village

Ballpark Village will host free crossfit classes this spring and summer on the Busch II infield. Classes will be led by local crossfit instructors and will be held on select Saturdays at 10 a.m.

More information: stlballparkvillage.com

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Friday, November 22, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Friday, November 22, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Friday, November 22, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

Friday, December 6, 2024

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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Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Friday, November 22, 2024

Saturday, November 23, 2024

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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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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