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Sat, Mar 7: Learn to Fish: All About Trout at August A. Busch Conservation
area
Sat, Mar 7: Maple Sugar Festival at The Historic Daniel Boone Home & Heritage Center
Sat, Mar 14: Leprechaun Coin Hunt at Kirkwood Park
Sat, Mar 14: St. Louis St. Patrick's Day Parade
Sat, Mar 14: Lucky Leprechaun 5K Run/Walk & Kid's Rainbow Dash at Belleville Main Street
Fri, Mar 27: The Art Fair at Queeny Park at Greensfelder Recreation Complex
Sat, Mar 28: Eggstravaganza at the Edwardsville Children's Museum
Sat, Apr 11: Main Street Kid's Day at Belleville Main Street
Thu, Apr 23: Augusta Plein Air Art Festival at Greater Augusta Chamber of Commerce
Sat, Apr 25: Tons of Transportation at Center of Clayton
Sat, Apr 25: St. Louis Earth Day Festival at Forest Park |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The February my daughter Ella was 1, she caught a cold that lingered for months. There were short stretches of relief, but mostly there was congestion, disrupted sleep, and a level of crankiness that turned my sunny baby into someone I barely recognized. The clouds around her felt constant, and one day, I caught myself labeling her in my head as “the crabby one.” But of course,
if I had a perpetually runny nose and no way to manage it, I’d be irritable, too! I needed to remember this wasn’t her personality, it was a season. What we needed to get through it was distraction: something fun to do "right now" and also fun things to anticipate. Aside from those who live in paradise pockets like San Diego, most of our readers are in the thick of a particularly dreary winter. The world feels heavy and gray, energy runs low, and
it’s easy to fixate on how dispirited we feel. But we need to remember that this isn't our personality, it's a season. What we need to get through it is distraction in the moment and also something positive we can place on our horizon. My family is counting down to the March 20 release of Project Hail
Mary, which stars Ryan Gosling. The movie is based on the novel by Andy Weir, who also wrote The Martian. You don't have to be a science nerd to love Weir's books (although science nerds DO love Weir's
books), because in all of them, the real hero is human ingenuity—curiosity, flexible thinking, doing what needs to be done even in extreme circumstances. When things are going awry, the answer isn’t despair, it’s problem-solving, and I always emerge from a Weir book feeling spiritually lighter. While I immerse myself in Weir and Gosling, you, of course, should do YOU! Let the art or sport that grabs you and your kids be your launch ticket to optimism now, and lift you to fun
in the future. We're glad to provide the fuel!
—Debra Ross, publisher of KidsOutAndAbout.com, co-author of The Eclipse Effect: How to Seize Extraordinary Moments to Build Strong Communities
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KidsOutAndAbout.com: Discover more. Do more. Connect more. If you like my publisher's column, you can easily scroll through past columns in the "Notes from Deb" section of our site. |
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We would like to invite parents of children/teenagers to check out an exciting research opportunity at Washington University School of Medicine! We are looking for child participants (ages 9-14) to participate in a research study examining how children
process and respond to sounds and textures. Participation may involve behavioral assessments via Zoom, an fMRI scan, sensory games, and questionnaires. You will earn up to $100 for completion of the study. If interested, please call (314)-362-7220 or email psych-sensorystudy@email.wustl.edu and a researcher will be in touch. You may also click the link to complete a contact information form.
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Trade in those winter blues to be surrounded by thousands of blue morpho butterflies in the tropics of the Butterfly House! Morpho Mania celebrates the majestic blue morpho from Costa Rica. With its 6-inch wingspan that appears almost neon-blue as it
flashes through the sky, witnessing a sea of blue morphos is truly mesmerizing! Visitors will also learn about butterflies’ critical role in nature, how they use camouflage, and how we can help protect the blue morpho's native habitat. This special exhibition runs through the month of March.
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Bring the whole family for floral-inspired art activities and a scavenger hunt through the galleries.
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Celebrate the Year of the Horse! Attend our New Year's Gala and enjoy activities such as lantern making, a baby dragon parade, a demonstration of Chinese instruments, traditional Chinese dance and hiphop, followed by a Children's Chorus!
Presented by Richmond Heights Memorial Library and the St. Louis Modern Chinese School.
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Attending a St. Louis Ambush home game is an exciting and unforgettable experience for any sports fan. From the moment you walk into the arena, the energy is contagious, with cheering crowds, lively music, and a strong sense of community pride. The
fast-paced indoor soccer action keeps everyone on the edge of their seats as players showcase incredible skill, speed, and teamwork. Fans passionately support the Ambush, creating an electric atmosphere throughout the match. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or a first-time visitor, a home game is filled with fun, excitement, and memorable moments.
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Join Blueprint4 and the St. Louis Public Library for the 2026 City of St. Louis Summer Camp & Resource Fair!
Drop in between 11:00am-2:00pm on Saturday, Febrary 28th to plan your kid’s summer at this one-stop shop! Find summer camps, teen employment, and youth programs— including FREE programs and scholarship opportunities! The event is free and all families are welcome to attend.
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Hey fathers and daughters! Mark your calendars for our very first Dad & Daughter Skate!
We’d love for you to join us on Saturday, February 28th, from 5:30pm to 7:30pm for a fun-filled evening. It’s a great chance to make some wonderful memories, share some laughs, and enjoy quality time together!
The event is only $6 per person, which covers skate rental.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to give us a call at 314-615-5572. We can’t wait to see you there!
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Join us for a fun, hands-on class where you’ll design your own custom lip glosses!
Choose your tube, flavor, colors, and decorations, then create 3 personalized lip glosses plus a lip gloss keychain to take with you.
Perfect for a fun outing or creative treat!
Ages 10 & Up
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Guests will rotate through five exciting festival stations
Royal Meet & Greet Station – Meet the Ice Queen, Ice Princess, Ice Prince, and their Snowman Friend for a family photo. Interactive Game Stations– Three themed games sure to entertain.
Craft Corner – Create your very own festival keepsake to take home.
The day includes two live performances, where the Snow Sisters will sing your favorite winter melodies — one to open the celebration, and one magical finale with all their friends!
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Join your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and the IN UNISON Chorus for this joyful celebration of Black History Month. The exquisite talents of renowned vocalist and choral composer Rosephanye Dunn Powell shine in this inspiring concert that showcases the
magnificent variety and depth of Black musical expression.
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Explore the colors of the natural world in this hands-on dyeing and knitting workshop. We will work in groups to mordant and dye yarn with goldenrod flower heads, paw paw leaves, and pokeweed berries. Then while the dyes are simmering, we will learn about
these amazing plants, foraging, the process of creating dyes from nature, and the basics of knitting.
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Presented by Tommy Terrific
This magic show will explore the life and accomplishments of all-star baseball pitcher Satchel Paige. An America 250 event. In celebration of Black History Month.
Ages 3-12.
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Join us and receive more information about becoming an adult or girl member with Girl Scouts! Come prepared with questions and ears to hear details of our awesome membership opportunities.
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The all-new 2026 Camp Invention® program, Spark, is coming to curious kids in your community this summer! Rising K-6 campers will collaborate with friends to tackle hands-on, open-ended challenges. They’ll team up with robotic capybaras, ride the waves of
entrepreneurship, uncover the power of protecting their ideas and build a DIY space rocket! Each experience is designed to spark confidence, build persistence and create unforgettable summer memories. Visit invent.org/save/camp to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/31 to save $25 or CIFUN20 by 4/28 to save $20 when you register. Interest-free payment plans are available, making camp affordable for all families.
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The KidsOutAndAbout annual guide to summer camps in the St. Louis area is back! You can search by date, age, or categories like day/overnight, sports, drama, music, theatre, arts & crafts, technology, robotics, horseback riding, preschool, & more.
Our guide puts summer fun right at your fingertips!
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- How Long Til Black Future Month? St Louis' Black Community 100 years from now - St. Louis Public Library, 1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103, Fri 2/27 - Sun 3/1, all day
- Toddler and Me—Art in Bloom -
Saint Louis Art Museum, Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO, Fri 2/27, 10 AM
- Songs and Stories - Babies &
Toddlers - Maplewood Public Library, 7550 Lohmeyer Ave, Maplewood, MO 63143, Fri 2/27, 10-10:30 am
- The Magic of Satchel Paige and Negro League Baseball - 5430 Telegraph Road, St. Louis, MO, Fri 2/27, 3:30 pm
- Intro to Girl Scouts/Jefferson Elementary School - 1301 Hogan St, St. Louis, MO 63106, Fri 2/27, 4:30PM
- Augusta Savage Inspired Clay Sculptures - St Louis Public Library - Schlafly Library, 225 North
Euclid Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108, Sat 2/28, 2-3 pm
- Black History Month Pop-Up Shop - 41 South Central Avenue,
Clayton, MO, Sat 2/28, 10 am- 4:30 pm
- Free Reading Tutoring - St. Louis Public Library - Carpenter Library, 3309 South Grand Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63118, Sat 2/28, 12-1 pm
- City of St. Louis Summer Camp
& Resource Fair - St. Louis Public Library - Central Library, Olive Street, St. Louis, MO, Sat 2/28, 11 AM - 2 PM
- Family Florals - Saint Louis Art Museum, Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO, Sun 3/1, noon-4 PM
- Family Florals - Saint Louis Art Museum, Fine Arts Drive, St. Louis, MO, Sun 3/1, 12 PM
- Lunar New Year Celebration - 8001 Dale Avenue, Richmond Heights, Missouri 63117, Sun 3/1, 6-8 pm
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Parents have an abundance of choices when it comes to PreK and day care options in the St. Louis area! Use our Big List to help find the best one for your kiddos and check our events calendar to find Open Houses where you can meet teachers and tour the
schools.
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Winter is here and fun options for families just keep getting better! Whether you stick with what you love or decide to try something new, KidsOutAndAbout has plenty of ideas. From Ice skating, kid-friendly museums, indoor play centers, and outdoor
activities to thinking ahead to next year's school options - we've got you covered.
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Looking for a thrilling family-friendly adventure in the St. Louis area? Escape rooms are interactive, puzzle-packed experiences where you and your team work together to solve clues and complete your mission-all before time runs out! Whether you're escaping
a spooky cabin, cracking a high-stakes heist, or breaking a magical curse, escape rooms offer exciting, screen-free fun for kids, teens, and adults.
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Click here to discover Birthday party locations in the St. Louis area. From Arcades to Ziplines our Big List will help you think outside the box and plan the party of your kids' dreams! KidsOutAndAbout has dozens of ideas!
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Best places to take kids in St Louis in 2024! Once again, our readers have spoken! Thousands of parents voted in the KidsOutAndAbout survey of the Top 20 Places to Take Kids. Our Top 20 results page includes a list of your top picks, including winners in
special categories like favorite spot for indoor play, favorite nature center, favorite museum, and much more!
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Have a great weekend!
Debra Ross
Publisher, KidsOutAndAbout.com
Mom of Madison and Ella |
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