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The Shoemaker and Santa's Elves

Christmas is around the corner and the Shoemaker and his family can't seem to make enough shoes to pay their rent. When the landlord threatens to kick them out, it's up to Santa and his elves to save the day!

 

 

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Saturday with Santa

Your kids can whisper their Christmas wishes to Santa Claus, listen to festive holiday carols and enjoy the magic of Christmas at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this special event with a very special guests: Santa and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

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Noon Year's Eve at Riverchase

For preschoolers, midnight is just too late for to stay up, so this special Noon Year’s Eve party is during the daytime, and features story time, snacks, a make your own party kit, and a New Year's countdown. Registration is required.

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Babysitting Basics

This interactive program includes getting started, taking care of baby, kids' ages and stages, entertaining the kids, keeping things safe, being prepared for emergencies, and first aid.

 

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Turkey Day Traditions: 15 Ways to Entertain Your Kids on Thanksgiving Day

Thanksgiving Day isn’t always a favorite among kids. From the pressure to be on their best behavior at the dinner table to the boredom that sets in while the grown-ups are busy cooking, it’s easy to see why children sometimes need a little help enjoying this particular holiday. By creating a few new family traditions, you can keep kids busy and entertained on Thanksgiving Day – and even teach them a thing or two about gratitude in the process.
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Be SMART Helps Parents Start the Conversation About Gun Safety

There are 300 unintentional shootings by children in the U.S. every year, largely due to unsecured guns in homes. A group of St. Louis moms hopes to change that, one conversation at a time.

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Kindermusik Playdate
Monday, November 25, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about Kindermusik before committing to a full semester? Are you unsure how your baby or child will respond in a group setting? Join Kindermusik for a musical playdate and see firsthand how singing, moving, playing instruments, and dancing together has the power keep us connected, fuel kids' brains and bring joy. 

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

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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6 Places to Find Fun on the Farm this Fall

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SUE: The T. Rex Experience to Roar Into the Saint Louis Science Center

This summer. families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, in the Lou! The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience beginning June 8. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole along as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.

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