Babies and Toddlers

A Sweet Time with Santa at Play Street Museum

Enjoy a special visit with Santa at Play Street Museum! Kids are welcome to wear their favorite holiday attire to enjoy cookies and milk while Santa reads The Night Before Christmas.

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Family Playtime at All American Gymnastics & Super Ninja St. Louis

When it's too cold to head to the playground, grab the kids and come inside for Family Playtime, a supervised playtime in the gym at All American Gymnastics & Super Ninja. Instructors will be present but all children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

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Cinderella presented by DaySpring Arts & Education

Cinderella, presented by DaySpring Dance, is an enchanting new ballet production of the iconic fairytale. Incorporating elements from both the Disney film and the traditional ballet, this show is a magical experience for the whole family.

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Playgroup and Storytime at the Waldorf School of St. Louis

Playgroup and Storytime at The Waldorf School of St. Louis gives young children the perfect opportunity to dig into rich, imaginative outdoor play and take their ingenuity in unlimited directions.

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Halloween Wildwalk at the Wildwood YMCA

Come to the Wildwood YMCA for the Halloween Wildwalk, where your family can walk through the haunted garden, participate in a costume contest, enjoy food trucks and a DJ playing festive music, and take home candy & other giveaways from local businesses.

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Trick or Treat Trail in The Grove

Grab your treat bags and don your costumes for Trick or Treat Trail in The Grove! Visit participating businesses in the neighborhood for goodies for both kids and grown-ups.

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Harvest Fest and Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis

Children can walk through a Halloween Harvest Village, visit a candlestick maker, a farmer and more at the Harvest Festival and Open House at the Waldorf School of St. Louis. There will even be a magical guest waiting at the journey's end! As families wander through the Harvest Festival, a short activity will accompany each stop along the way, where there will also be small natural gifts of the season.

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Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary

Friday, February 28, 2025

Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur

Friday, February 28, 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025

Friday, March 7, 2025

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Water Waddlers Indoor Drop-In Swim

Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.

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Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling at the Museum in Spanish

Friday, February 28, 2025

Saturday, March 8, 2025

Friday, March 28, 2025

Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts.

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