There really are parts of Mardi Gras that are totally family friendly–and even dog friendly. Yes, it’s time again for the Beggin Pet Parade in Soulard! (Woof! Woof!) Yes, Mousse, it’s time to dress up–you’re going to be in a parade! The St. Louis Beggin Pet Parade for 2019 is Sunday, February 24 and runs …
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Here’s a special Halloween decoration you can make with your kids–real glowing ghosts! Bonus: because these are powered by glow juice they can be hung anywhere, no electricity or batteries required! First, this craft is a spin on the glowing luminaries we made with jars and flameless (battery) candles. You’ll need: One clear Christmas ornament …
Do you get all excited about saving money during Missouri’s back to school Tax Free Weekend? You do? Well, mark your calendars because it’s coming up August 1st-3rd. I’ve got a secret, can you keep it? I’m not that excited. Oh, I used to be. But Missouri’s big Tax Free Weekend always seem to fall …
Playgrounds are, hands down, the best form of free entertainment for kids in St. Louis. And boy oh boy, do we have some of the BEST playgrounds in this town! St. Louis families have tons of awesome parks to choose from! Some are city parks, others are county parks. A lot of them are super awesome, …
Did you know the St. Louis Zoo is offering a preschool program this fall? I know! That’s so awesome! You can drop off your little one for a morning jam packed full of zoolicious fun, and you’ll get a whole morning off to do all those things on your to do list. Or just have a cup …
Updated June 2020 Ever look for free coloring pages for your kid to color? Me too. Sometimes you can find cool stuff, and sometimes…not so much. I’ve searched the internet for you and found these pure St. Louis coloring book pages. And they’re all free! I’ve also made some free Halloween pages here, picked up …
You like chocolate. I like chocolate. The kids, well of course they like chocolate. So that’s pretty much enough reason to pile into the car and head for The Hill to tour Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate’s factory. And it’s free. The Chocolate, Chocolate, Chocolate factory is not far from Forest Park, so you can stop by …
Feel like getting back to nature, but you’re too lazy to get out of your car? Then take your kids to see wild elk, bison and deer without ever leaving your climate controlled vehicle at Lone Elk Park. Feel like getting back to nature, but you’re too lazy to get out of your car? Then …