Kirkwood Early Childhood Center

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RAINY DAY PLAY

Back to Play- Indoor Playroom

https://www.backtoplaymo.org/

Des Peres Cinema- $6 Tuesdays

https://www.marcustheatres.com/marcus-specials/value-pricing/value-tuesday

Grandma’s Playroom

https://www.grandmasplayroomstl.com/

Kids Empire

https://www.kidsempire.com/

Little Gym of Fenton

https://www.thelittlegym.com/FentonMO/

Magic House - Toddler Tinker Time

https://www.magichouse.org/toddlertinkertime/

Minifig Shop

https://theminifigshop.com/

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

https://www.slcl.org/

The Novel Neighbor- Story TIme

https://thenovelneighbor.com/events/story-time

Betty’s Books

https://bettysbooksstl.com/

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

https://www.citymuseum.org/

Contemporary Art Museum- Play Dates

https://camstl.org/programs/youth-families/play-dates/

Gateway Arch

https://www.gatewayarch.com/

Griot Museum of Black History 

https://www.thegriotmuseum.com/

Missouri History Museum

https://mohistory.org/museum

St. Louis Art Museum

https://www.slam.org/

ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS

Grant’s Farm

https://grantsfarm.com/

Mauhaus Cat Cafe 

https://mauhauscafe.com/

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

https://stlzoo.org/

Suson Park- Farm Fridays

https://saintlouis.kidsoutandabout.com/content/farm-friday-suson-park

The Gentle Barn

https://www.gentlebarn.org/

Whisker Station

https://whiskerstation.com/

ARTS & SCIENCES

Arts in Motion School of Dance & Music

https://www.artsinmotion-stl.com/

COCA- Center of Creative Arts

https://www.cocastl.org/

Dance Center of Kirkwood

dancecenter@live.com

Gateway Center for Performing Arts 

http://www.gcpastl.org/

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

https://www.slso.org/family

Yucandu Art Studio

https://www.yucandu.com/

TRANSPORTATION

Frisco Train & Toy Store

https://friscotrainstore.com/

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

https://eckerts.com/

Emmenegger Nature Park 

11991 Stoneywood Dr. 63122

https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/emmenegger-nature-park

Grant’s Trail 

https://greatriversgreenway.org/greenway/gravois-greenway-grants-trail-river-city-blvd-to-holmes-leffingwell/

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

http://soulardmarketstl.com/

Tower Grove Farmers Market

https://tgfarmersmarket.com/

Queeny Park Trails Map

https://stlouiscountymo.gov/st-louis-county-departments/parks/places/queeny-park/location-maps/trail-map/

Wilderkids

https://urbanwildstl.com/

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 Tuesdays 

Mike 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

http://teddrewes.com/

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

https://fun4stlkids.com/

Play St. Louis

https://playstlouis.blogspot.com/2018/08/the-best-playgrounds-in-st-louis.html