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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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Ted Drewes 95th Anniversary Celebration

Celebrate Ted Drewes 95th anniversary with activities for the whole family, plus delicious frozen custard! The St. Louis family-favorite institution invites everyone to celebrate this milestone with them and enjoy complimentary snacks, giveaways, surprises and custard.

 

 

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Summer Camp Kick Off at Craft Alliance

Bring the whole family to the Summer Camp Kick Off at Craft Alliance and experience a hands-on preview of the fun your kids can have this summer at Craft Alliance art camps and family programs. There will also be a special performance by kid-favorite musician Marko Polo! 

 

 

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Fire Trucks and Fun

Come see fire trucks, meet firefighters, enjoy fire-station-themed crafts & games, visit dress-up and sensory stations, and more at the Fire Trucks & Fun event at the Edwardsville Children's Museum. There will also be time for face painting and playtime in the museum!

 

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Tons of Transportation at the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center

Bring your kids to the Maplewood Family Aquatic Center for a free outdoor interactive and imaginative adventure where they'll see all kinds of trucks and construction equipment up close. Kids can touch the trucks, climb into the cabs and sit in the driver's seats! Bring your kids' bike so they can drive around Transportation Town too.

 

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The Taste of Maplewood Street Festival

The Taste of Maplewood Street festival brings together foodies, shoppers and music lovers to enjoy the bites, sights and sounds of Maplewood. The festival includes live entertainment from two stages, children's activities, and local restaurants and retailers offering food, drinks, and specialties.

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Suson Park Farm Friday

Suson Farm Fridays are the perfect way to experience all the fun at Suson Park! Farm Fridays include hayrides, fishing, farm games, candle making, barn tours, horse petting, Kona ice, balloon creations and more. 

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Code Ninjas Summer Camp Sneak Peek

Get ready for an adventure-filled sneak peek into the 2024 Code Ninjas Wildwood Summer Camp and you may even win a week of camp! Attend the Sneak Peek and enjoy games, prizes and a grand prize giveaway of free camp session for any new camper. 

 

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Earth Day at The Magic House

Celebrate Earth Day at The Magic House! Get up close to a new recycling truck, learn how to compost and plant seeds in a planter to take home, make your own recycled art projects and more. 

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Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & Stem Expo

The Spirit of St. Louis Air Show and STEM Expo features amazing performers and captivating static displays that overtake the skies near Chesterfield Airport. Catch the U.S. Navy Blue Angels along with performers Matt Younkin and Skip Stewart and others as they pierce the sky and defy physics.

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Books for Babies

This special story is geared to little ones ages 6 months to 2 years with a parent or caregiver. In addition to stories, there will be lap bounces, songs, rhymes and more!

 

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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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