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Photos: St. Louis Kids Book Club at Clark Family Branch

Photos: St. Louis Kids Book Club at Clark Family Branch

On August 13, families attended the monthly St. Louis Kids Book Club, presented by PNC and The Clark Family, and hosted by St. Louis County Library. This event took place at the Clark Family Branch and featured “I Eat Poop” by Mark Pett.

A-List Editors’ Choice Awards 2026: Shopping, Service & Family

A-List Editors’ Choice Awards 2026: Shopping, Service & Family

RETAIL / AUTOMOTIVE / WEDDINGS / PETS / HOME IMPROVEMENT / AND MORE

by Emily Adams & Veronica Theodoro August 12, 2026 August 12, 2026

Photos: St. Louis Family Playdate at Metro Theater Company

Photos: St. Louis Family Playdate at Metro Theater Company

On August 7, St. Louis Magazine hosted a Family Playdate at Metro Theater Company, presented by Royal Banks of Missouri and sponsored by Ryan Lawn & Tree. This Back-to-School Rave was the ultimate dance party for kiddos and their grown-ups alike. With the help of our Spin Society DJ’s, families hit the dance floor to enjoy good music and good vibes.

by SLM Staff August 11, 2026 August 11, 2026

Purina Farms turns 100: How St. Louis families can celebrate this season

Purina Farms turns 100: How St. Louis families can celebrate this season

Generations of local families have grown up visiting the Gray Summit attraction. As Purina Farms marks its centennial, its familiar animal experiences are showing up in new places while the Visitor Center remains closed.

by Megan Rubenstein August 11, 2026 August 11, 2026

What St. Louis families should know about planning for senior living

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What St. Louis families should know about planning for senior living

EverTrue explains why exploring senior living before it’s needed gives older adults more choices, greater flexibility, and support that evolves with their needs.

by SLM Partner Studio

St. Louis Children’s Choirs find music and connection on Portugal tour

St. Louis Children’s Choirs find music and connection on Portugal tour

Thirty-seven young singers performed in historic venues, collaborated with Portuguese choirs, and discovered how an international tour can build confidence, independence, and friendships across cultures.

by Megan Rubenstein August 11, 2026 August 11, 2026

BK Bike School aims to get St. Louis kids riding in an hour

BK Bike School aims to get St. Louis kids riding in an hour

Since opening in 2021, Bobby Kelting says his school has taught 2,000 people to ride bikes—and counting.

by Elizabeth Stump August 11, 2026 August 10, 2026

St. Louis volunteers rally around immigrant families in crisis

St. Louis volunteers rally around immigrant families in crisis

Abide in Love St. Louis provides wraparound support for families affected by immigration detention, deportation, and displacement, from diapers and groceries to transportation and community connections.

by Emily Adams August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026

Top family-friendly events this week in St. Louis

Top family-friendly events this week in St. Louis

From puppet meet-and-greets and bargain back-to-school shopping to foam parties, outdoor movies, tango, and late-night roller coasters, these are the best family-friendly events happening around St. Louis this week.

by Emily Adams August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026

The Minifig Shop to open second, bigger location in Chesterfield this week

The Minifig Shop to open second, bigger location in Chesterfield this week

The new shop in The District will offer more space, bigger builds, and more ways to play together.

by Emily Adams August 10, 2026 August 10, 2026

New Big Backyard Bash festival brings giant inflatables and family fun to St. Charles

New Big Backyard Bash festival brings giant inflatables and family fun to St. Charles

Big Backyard Bash features more than 30 inflatables, food trucks, live music, family competitions, and local vendors at The Steel Shop.

by Emily Adams August 6, 2026 August 6, 2026

Family Fun Guides

10 corn mazes to visit near St. Louis

10 corn mazes to visit near St. Louis

Find your way out of these fun mazes this fall.

by SLM Staff

Where to go apple picking near St. Louis

Where to go apple picking near St. Louis

Prep for the arrival of fall with a trip to one of these local orchards.

by SLM Staff

Top things to do this month in St. Louis

Top things to do this month in St. Louis

Festivals, performances, exhibits, and more

by SLM Staff

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in St. Louis

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in St. Louis

Organizations across the region are commemorating the holiday with a range of events.

by Ian Scholes & Grace Deen

Free summer concert series for every day of the week

Free summer concert series for every day of the week

Whether you want to picnic and jam on the weekend or head out for a weeknight treat, there’s a free summer concert series waiting to welcome you.

by Christine Jackson & Ian Scholes

Why more St. Louis businesses and families are rediscovering the community bank

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Why more St. Louis businesses and families are rediscovering the community bank

Bank of Washington president Louis B. “Buzz” Eckelkamp, III on stability, local decision-making, and why the best technology is the kind that brings people closer together.

by SLM Partner Studio

10 corn mazes to visit near St. Louis

10 corn mazes to visit near St. Louis

Find your way out of these fun mazes this fall.

by SLM Staff August 5, 2026 August 7, 2026

Where to go apple picking near St. Louis

Where to go apple picking near St. Louis

Prep for the arrival of fall with a trip to one of these local orchards.

by SLM Staff August 5, 2026 August 7, 2026

Meet the Metro East preschooler whose love of lawn care became an internet sensation

Meet the Metro East preschooler whose love of lawn care became an internet sensation

The Fairview Heights 3-year-old’s obsession with lawn mowers has won over thousands online, but the real story is what his family hopes parents learn from his particular passion.

by Emily Adams July 31, 2026 July 31, 2026

New St. Louis experience lets kids excavate a life-size dinosaur skeleton

New St. Louis experience lets kids excavate a life-size dinosaur skeleton

Created by two longtime educators, Dino Dig Co. brings a museum-style fossil excavation to birthday parties, schools, and community events.

by Emily Adams July 28, 2026 July 28, 2026

Found and Formed arts pop-ups let parents and kids create side by side

Found and Formed arts pop-ups let parents and kids create side by side

The traveling art-and-coffee experiences invite families to unplug, make something with their hands, and embrace the joy of creating together.

by Caitlin Kerfin July 28, 2026 July 28, 2026

Photos: St. Louis Family Playdate at TotSpot Social

Photos: St. Louis Family Playdate at TotSpot Social

On July 23, St. Louis Magazine celebrated one year of Family Playdates with a special birthday celebration at TotSpot Social, presented by Royal Banks of Missouri. Returning to the venue where the series first began made the event even more meaningful, as families came together for an evening of play, connection, and celebration.

by SLM Staff & Henry Coen July 24, 2026 July 24, 2026

O’Fallon teen launches STEM nonprofit for military kids

O’Fallon teen launches STEM nonprofit for military kids

O’Fallon’s Lillian Shelton built FreedomSTEM in response to gaps in her own STEM education, and is now sending kits worldwide, and hosting workshops for local military kids.

by Gabrielle Lindemann July 23, 2026 July 21, 2026

Clayton Community Spotlight: Stephen Walsh finds a new calling in retirement

Clayton Community Spotlight: Stephen Walsh finds a new calling in retirement

by Kathleen Lees July 20, 2026 August 13, 2026

New Cardinal Glennon center will keep more moms and babies together after high-risk births

New Cardinal Glennon center will keep more moms and babies together after high-risk births

When the new SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital opens in 2027, it will house the region’s first fully integrated maternal and newborn care center.

by Emily Adams July 17, 2026 July 17, 2026

St. Louis Fed’s Economy Museum hosts free summer fun for kids

St. Louis Fed’s Economy Museum hosts free summer fun for kids

From designing travel journals and folding money-inspired origami to testing budgeting skills through games, the St. Louis Fed’s free Economy Museum is giving families a few more reasons to stop by this summer.

by Emily Adams July 15, 2026 July 15, 2026

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