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COCAwrites Festival

COCA begins a new tradition with its premiere of the COCAwrites Festival, a showcase of new work for multigenerational audiences created by a multigenerational team of theater artists. This year, the festival takes place outdoors on COCA's east lot, as well as virtually, on March 27-28 and is part of the COCA Presents season. 

 

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Fun for Every Child: The Steps Summer Camps are Taking to Be More Inclusive

Each year, summer camps take thousands of kids on an incredible adventure, where they can explore the great outdoors and make both friends and memories that will last a lifetime. When camps are more inclusive, it benefits every child ready for summer fun. 

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Adaptive Egg Hunt at The Pointe

Eggs will be scattered across a field with hard and soft surfaces for this non-competitive, accessible egg hunt for children who have sensory, fine motor and gross motor special needs. The Adaptive Egg Hunt is for ages 2-10. Registration is not necessary. Free.

 

 

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Youth Egg Hunt at The Pointe

No need to register for this egg hunt at The Pointe in Ballwin. Kids will be separated into different areas based on age, and each egg hunt area will have eggs spread across the field, along with golden tickets for prizes! Age groups are 2-4, 5-7 and 8-10. Every participant will be guaranteed a bag of candy. Plus, the Easter Bunny will be visiting each age group to pose for pictures. Kids should bring their own baskets.

 

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Money Smart Virtual Workshop

Kids ages 7-14 are invited to participate in a virtual entrepreneurial workshop featuring award-winning youth entrepreneur Mikey Wren and his team. Attendees will learn the basics of how to start a business with tips on budgeting, marketing, identifying startup costs, selecting your target market, and more.

 

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Saint Louis Zoo's Newest Exhibit Features Roaring, Spitting Dinosaurs in a Walk-Through Land Before Time

The creatures in this temporary exhibit will move realistically, some roaring and spitting, or placidly marching on lush vegetation to the delight of visitors. Along the tropically planted trail in this land before time, families will discover the amazing connection between dinosaurs and living animals today. 

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Springtime Magic at The Magic House

Get a jump on springtime fun at Springtime Magic at The Magic House! Springtime Magic includes Bunny Town, the museum's newest outdoor experience featuring spring-inspired art, bunny games & trike rides through floral fun, visits the bunny, egg hunts, and more! 

 

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden
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
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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Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Sunday, November 24, 2024
Saturday, November 30, 2024

At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast. 

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Sunday, November 24, 2024

Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme. 

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