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A Grand Boardwalk Beach Bash

Experience must-see Boardwalk attractions including live music, face painting, a spectacular performance from Juggling Jeff, a fun photo booth, a unique sandcastle made from 75 tons of sand and an exciting scavenger hunt through The Magic House. 

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Dinosaur Slime

Grab a spot and stomp on over to make dinosaur slime! Kiddos will discover that making slime out of a few simple ingredients leads to tons of fun. 

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Gateway to the Stars for National Kids to Parks Day

From noon to 4 p.m. in the Museum at the Gateway Arch, visitors can earn a unique "Night Skies" patch with a National Park Service Ranger, take a selfie in the star-studded photo booth, and explore the constellations with the flight crew from the Challenger Learning Center! Nature Cat will also be at the park to celebrate National Kids to Parks Day. 

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Win a Week of Mad Science Summer Camp!

What's better than a week of Mad Science Summer Camp? A free week! We're partnering with Mad Science of St. Louis to give away a week of summer camp to one lucky winner. 

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Easter Egg Helicopter Drop

See thousands of eggs fall from a helicopter at this free egg hunt at Rascal's Stadium in north O'Fallon, Mo. Children will be devided into groups according to age for the egg hunt. Registration is required. 

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Seedfolks at COCA

Seedfolks, a "spoken musical," chronicles a diverse, immigrant community working together through struggles and triumphs. After a young Vietnamese girl plants beans in a vacant lot to connect with the memory of her father, she unintentionally creates a community garden that begins to bridge divides across her neighborhood. 

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Purina Farms Springtime Village: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go

During its annual Springtime Village from April 10-14 and 17-20, Purina Farms is celebrating the return of spring with live entertainment, baby animals, photos with Peter Rabbit, Incredible Dog Shows, costumed characters, food trucks, magic shows, and lots more. Here's everything you need to know to make the most of your family's day at the farm. 

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Time to Celebrate Spring in St. Louis! See Our Top Picks for Family Fun in April

With egg-themed events held throughout St. Louis, weekends in April are as packed with fun as your kids’ Easter baskets. But the excitement isn’t all focused on the bunny—this month features kid-friendly theatre productions, Earth Day celebrations and STEM-related activities that will open up a world of fun for your little ones.

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Eureka Days
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026

Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, carnival rides, fireworks, vendors, live music, bounce houses and lots more. 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo
Friday, September 25, 2026
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Sunday, September 27, 2026

See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Music & Movement
Friday, September 25, 2026
Friday, October 9, 2026

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this free Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. 

 

 

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Dinoroarus Comes Roaring Back at the Saint Louis Zoo

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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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City Museum's Stuff the Bus Campaign Provides School Supplies for 160 St. Louis Schools

Visit City Museum August 3-31, bring school supplies to donate, and get discounted admission! That's the idea behind City Museum's Stuff the Bus campaign.

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Your Guide to Free Outdoor Family Movies this Summer

Seeing a movie at the theater is a magical experience, but when summer rolls around, it’s time to get outside and enjoy free movies under the stars! Free family movie nights abound across the St. Louis area, so grab your kids, a blanket or lawn chairs, and get ready for some cinematic fun. Here's where to find them:

 

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