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Disney's Mary Poppins presented by Variety, Children's Charity St. Louis
SEPTEMBER
Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails
Play with your favorite helpful engine and all of his friends when they roll into The Magic House. Included with regular admission. Sept. 21–Jan. 5. The Magic House.
OCTOBER
Something is brewing, about to begin...at the Touhill when Mary Poppins comes to town. The magical musical is performed by Variety Theatre’s Children’s Ensemble with a live orchestra. Tickets start at $18. Oct. 18–27. Touhill Performing Arts Center.
Shop for locally made crafts and food, then entertain the family with a stop at the kid zone for fall-themed activities. $16 for adults, $5 for kids ages 3–12. Discounts for members. Oct. 4–6. Missouri Botanical Garden.
Join Peppa Pig and friends as they go on a camping adventure. Live-action costume characters and puppets; one show only. Tickets start at $22. Oct. 20. Stifel Theatre.
NOVEMBER
St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra
Celebrate 50 years of beautiful music with 100 talented young musicians from 40 schools across the bi-state area. Tickets are $10; some available for free. Nov. 17. Powell Hall.
Kick off the holiday season with the Salvation Army tree lighting, ice skating by the Arch, music and dance performances, and fireworks. Free. Nov. 16. Kiener Plaza.
Great Russian Nutcracker Ballet
Watch legendary Russian ballet dancers—and local children—as they perform The Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox. Tickets start at $32.50. Nov. 20 & 21. Fox Theatre.
DECEMBER
Dance and sing along with Mickey Mouse and friends during this special holiday concert for kids. Tickets start at $22. Dec. 4. Stifel Theatre.
Every story has two sides. Delight your kids with the untold tale of the witches of Oz as the Tony-winning musical returns. Recommended for kids ages 8 and older. Dec. 4–29. Fox Theatre.