Discover why trampolines are perfect for kids! Learn about physical fitness, social benefits, outdoor play, and coordination skills in this parent guide. Choosing the right outdoor equipment for your children can feel overwhelming with so many options available. Trampolines have become increasingly popular among families, and for good reason. These bouncing platforms offer far more …
Summer
Fun summer activities & games to do when school is out!
Turn your next family gathering into a fun filled event with easy outdoor games like an all ages obstacle course or a friendly round of cornhole. Whether you’re hosting a summer BBQ, an outside birthday bash, or just a weekend playdate with the cousins, these games are sure to entertain both kids and adults while …
I simply can’t say enough about how awesome the Magic House camps are for your creative kids! Mitch has done Maker Camp FOUR TIMES and the Art Camp twice! He’s still making cardboard machines 4 years after learning about the wonders of duct tape at the Magic House’s Camp Make It one summer. Summer seems …
The St. Louis region has so much fun stuff to do, a full list is almost impossible to pull together. This list focuses on places with real entertainment or educational value for families with kids, from preschoolers to teens. I’m not including ordinary parks, playgrounds and swimming pools…every municipality has one of those…and trying to …
Or how to pig out on ice cream while hiking 2.8 billion scale miles… The Delmar Loop in University City (just north of Forest Park) is a crazy cool neighborhood with lots of great places for families to explore. There’s tons of great restaurants, interesting shops, the infamous Loop Trolley…and the Planet Walk! Psst: as …
MADE For Kids is the Magic House’s cool “maker space” for school aged kids located in St. Louis City. It’s a permanent satellite location, just blocks from Forest Park on Delmar. Mitch is beyond ecstatic to explore @MADE–he LOVES the Magic House, but now that he’s 12 he’s really starting to outgrow most of it. …
There’s a ton of fun, cheap and sometime FREE summer things to do in St. Louis when the kids are out of school. In fact, there’s so much to do, you’ll want to make a “summer bucket” list to cover it all. Not as creepy as a regular bucket list, your summer bucket holds all …
Running around a splash pad on a hot, sticky St. Louis summer day is a joy for little kids. And, let’s face it–it’s a cheap outing for you! There might be a few good splash pads hidden behind gated areas–I’m looking at you St. Louis Children’s Zoo–most are located in totally free public parks. Mitch …