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March 9: Family Fun Night at Frisco Train Store
Chug chug into the Frisco Train Store for a fun night of wooden trains, face painting, and cookie decorating. Kids can play with both the 16-foot train table in the store's main floor, as well as the Build-a-Track tables in the upstairs party rooms. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase, and kids receive a free cookie to decorate and apple juice with admission. $5 per kid, for children over 18 months. 5:30–8:30 p.m. Frisco Train Store. 24 Front, Valley Park.
March 9–11: Kids Dream Winter Film Series: The Emoji Movie
It didn't win an Oscar, but your kids will give the Emoji Movie two thumbs up this weekend. This special morning show is just $3 and popcorn is $2.75. You can score free tickets by visiting American Family Insurance, sponsors of Kids Dream. 10 a.m. Friday–Sunday. Ronnie's Cinema, 5320 S. Lindbergh.
March 9–11: Mary Poppins Jr.
It's a practically perfect musical. Come watch as Shrewsbury's Youth Theater puts on Disney's Mary Poppins Jr., a musical adaptation of both the Broadway show and Disney's film—just for kids. There's song and dance...and a bit of supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! Tickets are $8 in advance and $10 at the door. Shows at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 2 p.m. on Sunday. Call 314-647-1003 for more info. 5200 Shrewsbury Avenue, Shrewsbury.
March 10: Lucky Leprechaun Hunt at the Pointe
Grab your swim suit, and help the leprechauns collect all their spilled gold from the indoor pool at the Pointe. If you're lucky, the leprechauns will stop by and thank you for all the help! For kids ages 1 to 12. $6 for residents, $8 for non-residents. 10–11:30 a.m. The Pointe, 1 Ballwin Commons, Ballwin.
March 10–11: Visiting Artist Series: Brazilian Percussion at The Magic House
Explore The Magic House this weekend and experience the heartbeat of Brazil with Moacyr Marchini, a Brazilian percussionist who started playing samba when he was 10 years old. Marchini will perform with traditional Brazilian percussion instruments, tambourines, rain sticks, and cowbells. Free with admission. Performances at noon and 1 p.m. The Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood.
