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Parents and teens can learn about financial planning strategies for college, including sources of money, and college funding vs. financial aid at this free program.

Little ones will hear stories about one of our favorite elements of fall: pumpkins!

Bring your preschool-age children to the Contemporary Art Museum for a play date full of fun activities. You'll enjoy artist-led activities, storytelling, music performances and more.

Preschoolers can embrace their creative side at this free story time. 

Preschoolers will hear stories about cool breezes and colorful leaves at this free storytelling.

Preschoolers are invited to bring their grandparents to this special story time at the Missouri History Museum.

At Cartography, preschoolers will learn about unlocking the codes with maps and map making so they know how to get from here to there. 

Grab your golden ticket and join Metro West Firefighters at Movie Night at the Firehouse benefiting Circle of Concern Food Pantry. Doors open at 6 p.m. for a screening of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Arrive early to see fire trucks and police cars. Registration is recommended. 

Come out to the outdoor GROW exhibit to enjoy fun activities that focus on plant roots, including root beer floats! Families can explore root imaging, grab some root selfies and take a look at the inner workings of plants captured using the only plant x-ray scanner in the country. 

Not only will kids eat free, they'll get to meet Fredbird, visit the Enchanted Village to take pictures with princesses and superheroes and brush up on sports skills at this end-of-summer/ back-to-school event at IKEA St. Louis from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Guest will spend the morning with Buddy as they enjoy a dino-mite breakfast, have The Magic House all to themselves and experience some private playtime in the new Dinosaur Train exhibit.

Celebrate the great outdoors at this family campout complete with s'mores at beautiful Ferris Park.

Kick off fall with a free movie in on the ball field in Vlasis Park.

Kids ages 5-12 are invited to Friday Fun Night where they'll take part in instructor-guided cake, cupcake and cookie decorating, enjoy pizza, juice, crafts and games. 

See a free on-stage presentation of The Boy Who Snared the Sun performed by Monkey Tales Theatre, perfect for ages 3-12.