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FAMILY FRIENDLY THINGS TO DO IN ST. LOUIS THIS SEPTEMBER

It's hard to believe it's already September! Soon, leaves will be falling, temperatures will be

dropping, and winter coats will be coming out, but before it gets too chilly to go outside without

bundling everyone up, why not get out and join in some of the funhappening around town! As theweather cools, the outdoor activities get fewer and farther between, but there are still plenty of

family friendly things to do in St. Louis this September! Look at all that's going on, mark the

calendar and start making memories! With all the upcoming fun, you're sure to find the perfect way

to spend the day with your family!

ONGOING EVENTS:

Stingrays at Caribbean Cove presented by Mercy St. Louis Zoo

4/18 - 9/28/2014 The stingrays are back! Watch, touch, and even feed these gentle and elegant

ocean creatures as they glide through the water in their tropical saltwater habitat.

Visitwww.stlzoo.orgor call (314) 781-0900 for further details and pricing.

Gateway Arch Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise Gateway Arch Riverboats

Ongoing Climb aboard the Becky Thatcher or the Tom Sawyer Riverboats and cruise down the

mighty Mississippi river! Enjoy the experience with your little one as you learn about this history of

St. Louis. Reservations are required. Call (877) 982-1410 or visitwww.gatewayarch.comto learn

more.

Dinosaurs in Motion Exhibit St. Louis Science Center

OngoingWhat could be more fascinating than dinosaurs! This interactive exhibit allows you andyour young one to learn about them using a variety of interactive methods including art, science,

and innovation! Call (314) 289-4400 or (800) 456-SLSC for details, or visit their website

atwww.slsc.org.

Nature Connects 2.0, Art with LEGO Bricks Exhibit Missouri Botanical Garden

5/24/2014 - 9/7/2014 Explore the gardens as you search for 25 individual LEGO brick sculptures

throughout the Climatron and Shoenberg Temperate House at the Missouri Botanical Gardens.

Afterwards, have fun building your own sculpture with LEGOS at the Brookings Interpretive Center!

Visitwww.mobot.org/natureconnectsor call (314) 577-5100 or (800) 642-8842 for more

information on this fun and interactive exhibit.

August 2014:

Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Gardens

9/1/14 It's a perfect time to expose your another culture at the Missouri Botanical Gardens! The

Japanese Festival is one of the largest and oldest festivals of it's kind, featuring the culture, history,
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and people of Japan through music, artwork, performances, and more. Don't forget to stop by the

Children's Garden as well, you and your child are sure to have a blast! Visit www.mobot.org for

more details and information.

Incredible Insects

9/2/14 Insects can be fun, interesting, and sometimes even disgusting, but there's no doubt that

kids are absolutely fascinated by them! Come on out to Powder Valley Conservation Area and learn

and discovery all kinds of fun facts with your 3-6 year old and we hunt for different insects along

the trail. It's an outdoor adventure sure to please! Visit www.mdc.mo.gov for more information.

Storytelling at the Museum

Another great event at the Missouri History Museum for little ones! Introduce your 2-5 year old to a

museum setting in a fun way, designed just for them! Explore history, create memories, and finish it

off with a fun craft, activity or treat! What a great way to spend summertime with your child! These

events are held at 10:30 am in the History Clubhouse. Visit www.mohistory.org for details and

information.

9/5/14 Silly Hats

9/12/14 Farm Fun

9/19/14 Prince and the Princess

9/26/14 Ahoy, Mateys

Visit www.mohistory.org for more information on these programs!

Movie under the Stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater

9/5/14 What would your little one find cooler than watching The Lego Movieagain? Watching it

outside on the big screen under the stars! Beginning at 7:25, you and your family can throw down a

blanket, take in the show, and even buy snack at the concession stand! It's a fun and unique movie

experience that can't be beat! More information can be found at

www.chesterfieldamphitheater.com

Glory the Gargoyle Finds a Home

9/6/14 Aimed at the Missouri History Museum's youngest guests, enjoy a theatrical presentation

about Glory the Gargoyle and her search to fulfill her big dreams and find a home of her own. Thisfree event is held at 11:30 am in the MacDermott Grand Hall in the Missouri History Museum, and it

is free for all! Visit the History Museum's website at www.mohistory.org for more information.

Dino Dinner at the Saint Louis Science Center

9/6/14 Explore dinner like a dinosaur at the Saint Louis Science Center! This meal experience,

aimed at children 5 and up with their families, will explore what and how dinosaurs ate. Learn


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about how their chompers helped them chew through various types of meals, and make a cast of a

dinosaur tooth to take home with you! At a nominal cost of $5/person, it's a fun night out your little

dino enthusiast will remember forever! This event is held from 1-2 pm and reservations are

required. Call 314-289-4424 to make a reservation or purchase tickets at the ticket kiosk.

Train Rides in Kircher Park with the St. Louis Live Steamers

9/6/14 If you're looking for the perfect event to take your little engineer to, this is it! From 11-3:30

pm the steam and diesel trains operated by the St. Louis Steamers will fascinate even your littlest

one as they puff and chug along the tracks. Train rides are free, although donations to this nonprofit

organization are appreciated. For more information, check out their website at

www.stlouislivesteamers.org

Paper Kite Butterfly Festival

9/6/14 Let your little one experience the magic and wonder of butterflies at the Butterfly House

at Faust Park! Watch as paper kite butterfly dance and move through the conservatory amongst the

beautiful butterflies, and then have an opportunity to make a kite yourself! It's a day of wonder and

fun and you and your child explore the beauty and grace at The Butterfly House! Visit

www.butterflyhouse.org for more information.

Movie under the Stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater

9/12/14 Bring the magic of Frozen back when you take your little one for a magical movie night at

Chesterfield Amphitheatre! Grab your blanket or lawn chairs and take a seat in front of the big

screen under the stars. The movie starts at 7:15 and the concession stand will be open! It's a fun

and unique movie experience that can't be beat! More information can be found at

www.chesterfieldamphitheater.com

Paper Kite Butterfly Festival

9/13/14 In case you missed the last one, here's another opportunity to your little one

experience the magic and wonder of butterflies! Watch as paper kite butterfly dance and move

through the conservatory amongst the beautiful butterflies at the Butterfly House at Faust Park!

Then give your child the opportunity to make a kite and take a little of the magic home with them!

It's a day of wonder and fun and you and your child explore the beauty and grace at The Butterfly

House! Visit www.butterflyhouse.org for more information.

Fall Farm Festival

9/13/14 Give your child the opportunity to experience the wonders of the farm at the Magic

House's Fall Farm Festival! From 10:00 -3:00 there will be farmers, a tractor, and live animals for

your children to visit, giving them a taste of farm life. Admission is included with your Magic House

ticket, find out more at www.themagichouse.org.

Emerson Free Family Night at the Magic House the Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum


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9/19/14Enjoy the wonder of the Magic House for FREE! Call (314) 822-8900 or

visitwww.themagichouse.orgfor more information. Reservations are not required.

Puppets Galore Workshop at the St. Louis Carousel

9/19/14 Enjoy a 9:30 puppet show followed by a ride on the historic St. Louis Carousel at Faust

Park! Fun for little ones of all ages, the Puppets Galore Workshop is one you and your child won't

want to miss. Tickets are $6 in advance or $8 at the door, and children 12 months and younger are

free with adult admission. Find out more at www.stlouisco.com.

Worldwide Day of Play

9/20/14 It's time to play...and where better to play than at the Magic House, St. Louis' Children's

Museum! Not only are they offering half price admission to children ages 14 and under, but there

will be a variety of outdoor activities to join in as well as a special visit from Issac Bruce and

members from the St. Louis Rams! What better time to really get out and play with your child? Visit

www.themagichouse.org for times and more information.

Family Friendly Things to Do in St. Louis this September

Before you know it, cooler temperatures will be making their way into the St. Louis area, so there's

no better time to take advantage of some outdoor time than planning some playtime with your

child! Fortunately, there are so many events to choose from to make creativefamilytime easy. Time

is flying by, so there's no better time than now to make memories with your family, so why not start

by choosing some family friendly things to do in St. Louis this September. Start now, making

memories and starting traditions; it's going faster by the day!
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