There’s nothing better than getting glammed up with friends! At Polish Room Nail Bar in Richmond Heights, kids under 12 can enjoy petite manicures and pedicures specifically designed for them. Each service includes nail-trimming, an exfoliating scrub, a light massage, and a polish of your choice. 18 The Boulevard.
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Upper Limits Rock Gym and Pro Shop
Rock climbing is not only a great social activity but also a great workout. Upper Limits in Maryland Heights offers a child day pass for $19. (An adult must accompany anyone under 13.) Climbing equipment is available for rent, and groups of 10 are more can receive a discount if you contact Upper Limits more than 48 hours in advance. 1874 Lackland Hill Parkway.
Can you save the Mona Lisa? At Mastermind Room Escape, tweens work together to solve puzzles so they can escape their room. There are a number of themed rooms from which to choose, and they range in difficulty and creepiness. The Da Vinci’s Workshop room is rated easy to medium difficulty with a 40 percent escape rate. An adult needs to be present with groups 16 years of age and younger. 440 North 4th.
The Edge offers endless entertainment, including laser tag, go karts, bumper cars, virtual reality, bowling, and more. Tweens can choose one activity or experience several in one visit. If hunger strikes, The Edge serves up pizza, sandwiches, fries, and wings, and the food and beverage area is a great place to relax while watching a game on the 15-foot video wall. 701 South Belt West, Belleville, Illinois.
As far as cool hangout spots go, check out Flamingo Bowl! This hip bowling alley welcomes guests under 21 before 8 p.m., making it a great weekend afternoon activity. An adult must accompany anyone under 18. Lanes are $50 per hour and must be reserved 48 hours in advance. Flamingo Bowl has a menu that includes toasted raviolis, pizza, and an assortment of sandwiches. 1117 Washington.
An afternoon of painting is a great way to get creative with tweens. At Pottery Hollow, guests can select an item of pottery and the colors of paint they’d like to use. Once finished, the painted item is left behind for dipping and firing. Guests will receive a call when their item is ready to be picked up. Not only will this make for a fun afternoon for a group of friends, but also, everyone will leave with a keepsake to remember the day. Four locations: O’Fallon, Kirkwood, and Ellisville, Missouri, and Glen Carbon, Illinois.
