The Magic House St. Louis Children's Museum

Roll on over to The Magic House for a truckload of fun! Truck lovers of all ages will get up close to a crane, firetruck, bucket truck, sleeper cab and more!

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Spider-Man Day at MADE for Kids

Spider-Man is having a birthday party at MADE for Kids and all young superheroes are invited! Visit MADE for Kids and meet Spider-man and his superhero friends, like Spider-Woman and Miles Morales!

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Free Admission for Moms for Mother's Day at The Magic House

Celebrate a magical Mother's Day at The Magic House, and in honor of their special day, mothers will be admitted free of charge.

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Kick-Off to Summer at The Magic House

Celebrate the start of summer at The Magic House with lots of fun activities. Kick-Off to Summer at The Magic House includes The Bubble Bus, frozen treats and lots of fun at the new Storytime Magic exhibit and Sandcastle Beach.

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Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit Returns to The Magic House

Buddy is back at The Magic House! Beginning January 27, families can once again make tracks to The Magic House to experience Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit. Based on the popular PBS Kids TV series, this limited-engagement exhibit, created by The Magic House in collaboration with the Jim Henson Company, takes kids on a time-traveling adventure back to the time of dinosaurs.

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Kenya's Kids Returns to The Magic House World Traveler Gallery

The Kenya's Kids interactive exhibit introduces children to the East African country of Kenya, a country both technologically advanced and filled with longtime traditions. As part of the exhibit, families will discover the many similarities and differences in the daily lives of children in Kenya.

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Splash and Bubbles Breakfast

Fishing around for something fun to do? Swim on over to The Magic House for the Splash and Bubbles Breakfast! Guests will have a whale of a time as they nibble on a delicious breakfast, participate in some very fishy art activities, explore the Mu"sea" um and enjoy private playtime in the exhibit Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin!

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Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Friday, February 7, 2025

Saturday, February 8, 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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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Sunday, February 16, 2025

Sunday, March 30, 2025

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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Summer Expo 2025

Sunday, February 2, 2025

Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 70+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer fun opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free.

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Preschool Science Series: Storybook STEM at the Saint Louis Science Center

Sunday, February 2, 2025

The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Life Science Lab Classroom at the Saint Louis Science Center to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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Play, learn, and create on Community School's beautiful 18-acre campus this summer. Camps are available for children age 3 through eighth grade and include full- and half-day options. Choose from dozens of activities led by our experienced faculty and partners including Mad Science of St. Louis, STAGES, The Fencing Academy, The Recreation Academy, and more. Programming also includes Community's signature FUNdamentals Camp, designed to help children fight the summer slump in August. Camps have limited enrollment, so register today at communityschoool.com/camp

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