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Bunny Breakfast

Follow the bunny trail to The Magic House and get your morning hopping at the museum's Bunny Breakfast. The special guest will be – you guessed it – the Easter Bunny himself! Reservations are required.

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WildCon 2019

Free activities for kids include superhero games, caped crusader crafts, robot demonstrations with Rockwood Teams, interactive STEM activities with Code Ninjas and "Little Ninja" training with Premier Martial Arts. 

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Play Street Museum Brings Kid-Sized Fun to The Streets of St. Charles

With its shops and restaurants, The Streets of St. Charles has become the go-to for grown-ups in the region. But now kids have a place here to call their own at Play Street Museum.

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Chesterfield Earth Day Festival

The festival features exhibitors from conservation organizations, vendors selling recycled art and craft items, tree seedling giveaways and more. A recycling drive-through will take place in the south parking lot from 9 a.m to noon.

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Kids Can Craft a Summer Adventure at Crayola Imagine Arts Academy Camps

A crayon or colored pencil isn’t just a tool for a child to draw. It’s the ignition switch to their imagination—where with every scribble and line they can picture themselves as anyone they want to be, in any world they can dream up. This summer, kids can turn that love of art into a real-life adventure to remember at Crayola® World of Design and Artist’s Passport Camps from Imagine Arts Academy of St. Louis.

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Meet Children's Author Christian Robinson

The College School, The Novel Neighbor and We Stories welcome children's author Christian Robinson as he shares his newest picture book "Another." Robison is a New York Times bestselling author and Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator who has worked with The Sesame Street Workshop and Pixar Animation Studios. He received a Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor for his art in Last Stop on Market Street. 

 

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COCA Presents: Emily Brown & The Thing

Emily Brown & The Thing is an exciting blend of storytelling, theater, original music and lots of laughs. Follow Emily Brown and her old grey rabbit on some magical adventures in this show that is perfect for audiences age 3 and up.

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Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr.

DaySpring Arts & Education presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., performed by the students of DaySpring Arts. This is a fully realized production complete with lights, costumes, sets, and choreography. Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. tells the story of a girl who tries to make her fortune in the 1920s and finds love on the way.

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Family Fun in St. Louis: Eight Ways to Play in March

March isn’t known for being a “party” month, but the next four weeks are packed with some of the biggest celebrations of the year! From St. Patrick’s Day to Mardi Gras to Holi, your family can take part in fun-fueled festivities from around the globe without leaving St. Louis.

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Nine Network PBS KIDS Party at The Magic House

Join the Nine Network and PBS KIDS at The Magic House to celebrate the opening of the newest exhibit: Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!. Kids can meet and have their photo take with Splash and Bubbles from the show, dance to the rhythm of the reef with singer-songwriter Celia, and learn how they can help protect our one big ocean!

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Starting This Summer, The Magic House @ MADE Will Give Young Innovators a Place to Create

To keep the spirit of entrepreneurship and the beauty of art flowing through St. Louis for years to come, it’s important to inspire even the youngest of minds. By giving them the space, the tools and the freedom to create, kids are energized to turn the ideas in their heads into something incredible they can hold in their hands.

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Bunny Hop in Shaw Park

Bring your kids to Shaw Park in Clayton for this special Bunny Hop. There will be lots of eggs to gather in your basket, crafts, and a visit with the very special guest, Mr. Bunny. 

 

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Heartfelt Adventures for Preschoolers

There is no better way to show your love for your little ones than to spend some quality time having fun together. Heartfelt Adventures includes free enrichment learning activities for preschoolers and their grownups, including stories, music, movement, sensory exploration and art. 

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Purina Pet Parade

Enjoy the world's largest costumed pet parade, a family friendly part of St. Louis' Soulard Mardi Gras celebration. See adorable pet in amusing and whimsical costumes, or dress up your own pooch and participate.

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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

The Dinoroarus exhibit brings prehistoric fun back to the Saint Louis Zoo this summer with 20 lifelike dinosaur animatronics and sculptures on the Zoo's Historic Hill.

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Get Ready to Climb and Explore at These Free Big Truck Days

If your kids love to explore big trucks and vehicles, these upcoming Big Truck Days are a perfect weekend or weeknight outing. They'll get to climb on and explore fire trucks, police vehicles, bulldozers, bucket trucks, ambulances and lots more.

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

There comes a point every summer when all that “free time” isn’t so fun anymore. Your kids are bouncing off the walls, it’s too hot to hit the playground, and every activity seems to come with a big price tag. That’s when the screens come out, and parents find themselves counting down the minutes to bedtime. Thankfully, when Friday rolls around each week, your family can experience a mini summer getaway through history – no travel required. 

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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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