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RAINY DAY PLAY
Back to Play- Indoor Playroom
Des Peres Cinema- $6 Tuesdays
https://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/value-pricing/value-tuesday
Grandma’s Playroom
https://www.grandmasplayroomstl.com/
Kids Empire
Little Gym of Fenton
https://www.thelittlegym.com/FentonMO/
Magic House - Toddler Tinker Time
https://www.magichouse.org/toddlertinkertime/
Minifig Shop
Miss Kelly’s Gym
http://misskellysgym.com/index.html
Monkey Joe’s
https://www.monkeyjoes.com/locations/st-louis/
Pottery Hollow
https://www.potteryhollow.com/locations/
ScreenPlay!- Toddler Friendly Movie Theater
https://www.bbtheatres.com/screenplay/
Silly Putter Blacklight Mini Golf
https://www.blacklightattractions.com/silly-putter-mini-golf-st-louis/?scrlybrkr=86041c62
Sky Zone
https://www.skyzone.com/ballwin
Slick City
https://slickcity.com/stlouiswest/
Urban Air
https://www.urbanair.com/missouri-sunset-hills/
Urban Fort
https://www.urbanfortplay.com/
We Rock the Spectrum- Fenton Tot Time: Saturday’s 8-10 AM
https://werockthespectrumfentonmo.com/
GET YOUR READ ON
Kirkwood Public Library- Children’s Programs
https://kirkwoodpubliclibrary.org/events/category/childrens-programs/
Brentwood Public Library- Story Time/Calendar
https://www.brentwoodlibrarymo.org/calendar-2/
Maplewood Public Library- Story Time
https://www.maplewoodpubliclibrary.org/kids-teens/younger-kids/
Rock Hill Public Library- Story Time
https://www.rockhillpubliclibrary.org/calendar/action~agenda/request_format~html/tag_ids~7/
St. Louis County Library
The Novel Neighbor- Story TIme
https://thenovelneighbor.com/events/story-time
Betty’s Books
Little Readers STL
https://www.littlereaders-stl.com/
PARKS / MARKETS / GARDENS
Avery Park
225 Avery Dr. 63122
Des Peres Park
12325 Manchester Rd. 63131
Fillmore Park
340 S. Fillmore Ave. 63122
Greentree Park
2150 Marshall Rd. 63122
Kirkwood Park
111 S. Geyer Rd. 63122
Meacham Memorial Park
314 New York St. 63122
Mitchell Park
115 Mitchell Pl. 63122
Pioneer Park
960 Tallie Dr. 63122
Suson Park
6073 Wells Rd. 63128
Queeny Park
1675 S Mason Rd. 63131
Walker Park
135 E. Washington Ave. 63122
Watson Trail Park
12450 W. Watson Rd. 63127
St. Louis County Parks & Rec
https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/
Kirkwood Parks & Rec
https://www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/
Des Peres Parks & Rec
https://www.desperesmo.org/87/Des-Peres-Park
Crestwood Parks & Rec
https://www.cityofcrestwood.org/184/Parks-Recreation
Manchester Parks & Rec
https://www.manchestermo.gov/156/Parks-Recreation-Arts
MUSEUMS
City Museum
Contemporary Art Museum- Play Dates
https://camstl.org/programs/youth-families/play-dates/
Gateway Arch
Griot Museum of Black History
https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/
Missouri History Museum
St. Louis Art Museum
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Grant’s Farm
Mauhaus Cat Cafe
Purina Farms
https://www.purina.com/about-purina/purina-farms/visit
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
https://www.potteryhollow.com/locations/St. Louis Aquarium
https://www.stlouisaquarium.com/
St. Louis Zoo
Suson Park- Farm Fridays
https://saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com/content/farm-friday-suson-park
The Gentle Barn
Whisker Station
ARTS & SCIENCES
Arts in Motion School of Dance & Music
https://www.artsinmotion-stl.com/
COCA- Center of Creative Arts
Dance Center of Kirkwood
Gateway Center for Performing Arts
Kindermusik
https://www.kindermusik.com/studio/58034
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
https://www.kirkwoodmo.org/recreation/arts-and-music/kirkwood-performing-arts-center/kpac
Laurie Stream Dance Studio
(314) 941-0876
Lucille Rapp Dance Studio
https://www.lucillerappdancestudio.com/index.html
Moving to Music STL
https://www.facebook.com/movingtomusicstl
St. Louis Science Center- Discovery Room
https://www.slsc.org/exhibits-attractions/discovery-room/
St. Louis Symphony Children’s Concerts
Yucandu Art Studio
TRANSPORTATION
Frisco Train & Toy Store
Museum of Transportation- Creation Station
https://tnmot.org/youth-and-family/
OUTSIDE ADVENTURES & TRAILS
City Garden
https://citygardenstl.org/visit-main/
Creve Coeur Lake Park
https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/creve-coeur-lake-park/
Eckerts
Emmenegger Nature Park
11991 Stoneywood Dr. 63122
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/emmenegger-nature-park
Grant’s Trail
Kirkwood Park Fitness Trail
https://www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/home/showpublisheddocument/531/636688490146670000
Laumeier Sculpture Park
https://www.laumeiersculpturepark.org/
Meramec River Greenway Trail
https://greatriversgreenway.org/greenway/meramec-greenway-greentree-park-arnolds-grove-park/
MO Botanical Garden-
https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/
Free Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 9-11am (Children’s Garden on Saturdays)
Natural Playscape at Forest Park
https://www.forestparkforever.org/playscape
Powder Valley Conservation Center
https://www.visitmo.com/things-to-do/powder-valley-conservation-nature-center
Soulard Farmers Market
Tower Grove Farmers Market
Queeny Park Trails Map
Wilderkids
Wild Tykes Forest School
https://www.wildtykes.com/?fbclid=IwAR1h2vVgm7K22NaxS0WVatUd2GgfoGpBXK0duQUiLDjrek_kUtPOOFFefPM
MOVE & GROOVE!
Complete Harmony (yoga for kids!)
https://completeharmonystl.com/
KID FRIENDLY EATS & DRINKS
Cardinals Nation Restaurant | Downtown St. Louis
During the off-season, kids eat free from 5-9 p.m. on select Wednesday nights at Cardinals Nation Restaurant. Family Night with Fredbird also includes games, prizes and a visit by Fredbird (6:30-7:30 p.m.). Visit the Cardinals Nation Restaurant website for upcoming dates.Chevys Fresh Mex | Tesson Ferry and Olivette in Missouri, and O'Fallon, Illinois
Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult entree (dine-in only). Visit the Chevy's website for details.Chili's Grill & Bar | Locations throughout the metro area
Kids eat free with adult purchase offered periodically to loyalty rewards program members.Crown Candy Kitchen
https://crowncandykitchen.net/
Eckert's Country Restaurant | Belleville, Illinois
Kids eat free (dine-in or carryout) with the purchase of an adult entree on Thursdays.El Azteca Mexican Restaurant | O'Fallon
On Tuesdays, kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree at El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in O'Fallon. Some exclusions may apply during special events.The Fountain on Locust
https://www.fountainonlocust.com/home
Main Event | Chesterfield
Kids under 12 receive a free meal with the purchase of a menu item $8.99 and up on TuesdaysMike Duffy's | Kirkwood and Richmond Heights
The Kirkwood location offers free kids' meals with an adult entree purchase Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase Wednesdays at the Richmond Heights location.
The Pasta House Co. | Locations throughout the metro area
On Sundays kids 12 and under receive one item free from the children's menu per paying adult. Note that the offer excludes drinks and is intended for dine-in guests.Pizza Ranch | Wentzville
On Tuesdays at the buffet, one child 12 and under eats free per paying adult.Starbucks Drinks for Kids!
https://www.funwithmama.com/starbucks-drinks-for-kids/
Union Station Soda Fountain
https://www.sodafountain-stl.com/
Ted Drewes
Clementines
https://www.clementinescreamery.com/locations/missouri/kirkwood/
Tropical Moose Shaved Ice
https://www.tropicalmooseshavedice.com/
PLAY, WANDER + EXPLORE WEBSITES
St. Louis Mom-Guides
https://stlouis.momcollective.com/local-guides/
Kids Out and About
https://saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com/?scrlybrkr=185f3060
Fun 4 STL Kids
Play St. Louis
https://playstlouis.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-best-playgrounds-in-st-louis.html