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The Kids Games

Game on! Your pint-sized athlete can go for the gold at The Kids Games, an Olympic-themed event at The Magic House. 

Kids compete in Olympic-style track and field events at The Kids Games. All competitors will get to decorate their very oen bib number and will receive a commemorative t-shirt. 

In honor of their victory, all athletes will be presented with a medal. Registration is required for this event!

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Music and Movies at the Meadows

Come have some fun on summer nights during Music and Movie Nights at The Meadows, featuring free outdoor movies, concerts from favorite local bands, food trucks and more. 

Music and Movies will take place at center court - Clock Tower Plaza at the Meadows of Lake Saint Louis. Bring lawn chairs for seating. 

All movies start at dusk, concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. The schedule includes:

August 25: Summer Movie: Hotel Transylvania 2

More information: themeadowsatlsl.com

 

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Mother Daughter Tea at Once Upon a Bash

Celebrate Mother's Day a bit early at this Mother-Daughter Tea Party! You and your special little lady (or ladies) will enjoy tea and pastries and you'll each paint a ceramic tea cup and saucer planter to take home, complete with a package of flower seeds.

10 to 11:30 a.m. at Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. Cost is $20 per person. 

For more information and to sign up: onceuponabash.com

 

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Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog

Your kids can enjoy a story time, fun activities and a visit from everyone's favorite big red dog, Clifford! Don't forget your camera!

This event is part of Children's Book Week at the St. Louis County Library. Free.

Clifford the Big Red Dog will appear:

Monday, May 2 at 6 p.m. at Headquarters Branch

Wednesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. at Grant's View Branch

Friday, May 6 at 10 a.m. at Grand Glaize Branch

Saturday, May 7 at 10 a.m. at Rock Road Branch

Reservations are not required.

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Paws for Reading from the St. Louis County Library
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
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Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program. 

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Cottleville
Wednesday, March 5, 2025

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

 

 

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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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