(updated for 2019) Get your twinkle on, it’s Christmas light time! Pour some hot cocoa in a travel mug, download your favorite holiday tunes and put your kids in the car–because I’ve got a list of St. Louis’ best Christmas light displays! Every year we celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with trip to a couple of these …
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The St. Louis Zoo is a top attraction for kids in St. Louis–and recently recognized as a top destination in the country, too. During those spooky days leading up to Halloween, the zoo really delivers family friendly fun for tiny goblins and ghosties. The Saint Louis Zoo updated it’s Halloween events for 2019. This year …
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(Updated 2019) Nothing says Merry Christmas more than a million twinkle lights. With camels. And a baby yak. Definitely need the baby yak. 50 Years of Way of Lights in Belleville, IL Yup, it’s Christmas time at the Way of Lights. So bundle up the kids and head to Belleville for a night of sparkly …
World Bird Sanctuary in Valley Park is a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of wild birds of prey. Ok, that sounds a bit dull. Tell your kids you’re taking them to the Bird Zoo. Much better. The sanctuary is tucked next to Lone Elk Park, another cool spot for the kids. Even if you haven’t …
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Mom, can I get a sword? Please! Please mom, pleaaaaase?? Plain wooden swords whack your best friend as heartily as fancy swords. Look at that, we haven’t gotten through the intro and I’ve already given you my first tip on how to survive ENJOY the STL Renaissance Festival with kids. This year’s festival is happening every weekend …
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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 …
The Magic House Children’s Museum started out as old Victorian home in Kirkwood with a prime location on South Kirkwood Road, otherwise known as Lindbergh. The children’s museum opened in 1979, and somewhere around here I’ve got a button to prove it. It’s grown phenomenally since then, adding on wings and a huge backyard. They …