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Greater St. Louis Book Fair

The Greater St. Louis Book Fair is one of the nation's oldest, largest and most popular charity book sales. For more than 60 years, book lovers and collectors have enjoyed bargain prices on a diverse and quality selection of new, gently-used and rare books.

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Princess Ball

Have some magical fun and meet your favorite princesses at the St. Louis Princess Ball! Princessses will sing songs, teach princess etiquette, lead dances and more. The Princess Ball also features crafts and face painting, photos and lots of hugs too. 

 

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Spring Farm Day

Visit Willoughby Farm in Collinsville during its annual Spring Farm Day to celebrate Spring country style. There will be hayrides, games, food, music, crafts, live music, and all the fun of the farm, including petting the animals.

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8 Essential Events for Family Fun in St. Louis in April

It's finally springtime in St. Louis! Time to shake off the winter blues and have some family fun. Here are our top picks for new discoveries and family friendly events you won't want to miss in April:

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Arbor Day Tree Giveaway

The Kemper Center for Home Gardening at the Missouri Botanical Garden will give away Missouri native tree saplings on a first-come, first-served basis in honor of Arbor Day. (One per visitor.)

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10 Ways to Celebrate Earth Day in St. Louis with Your Kids

Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. Across the country and all around St. Louis, events will take place to demonstrate support for environmental protection and celebrate our natural world. Here are some fun, hands-on and mostly free ways you can celebrate Earth Day as a family in the month of April.

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Big Science

Kids will be amazed by a miniature hot air balloon, gravity defying water and shrinking chip bags while exploring everyday items.

 

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Little Red Hen Playdate at The Waldorf School of St. Louis

Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.

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Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center
Wednesday, August 5, 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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Sunsets and Snowcones on the Greenways
Thursday, August 6, 2026
Thursday, August 13, 2026

Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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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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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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Summer STEM Camps Create Hands-On Fun + Immersive Learning for Kids & Teens

Want your child to learn about subjects in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math), and have fun doing it? Help them further understand the inner workings of what's all around them by enrolling them in a STEM-fueled summer camp. You may be surprised at the wide variety of highly-acclaimed summer camps in the St. Louis area that put new and exciting twists on STEM concepts, creating hands-on fun for kids with the benefit of introducing them to some of the latest technologies in AI, engineering, coding and more.

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