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RAINY DAY PLAY
ScreenPlay!- Toddler Friendly Movie Theater
Silly Putter Blacklight Mini Golf
GET YOUR READ ON
Kirkwood Public Library- Children’s Programs
Brentwood Public Library- Story Time/Calendar
Maplewood Public Library- Story Time
Rock Hill Public Library- Story Time
The Novel Neighbor- Story TIme
SPORTS
PARKS / MARKETS / GARDENS
Avery Park 225 Avery Dr. 63122
Des Peres Park12325 Manchester Rd. 63131
Fillmore Park 340 S. Fillmore Ave. 63122
Greentree Park 2150 Marshall Rd. 63122
Kirkwood Park 111 S. Geyer Rd. 63122
Meacham Memorial Park 314 New York St. 63122
Mitchell Park 115 Mitchell Pl. 63122
Pioneer Park 960 Tallie Dr. 63122
Suson Park 6073 Wells Rd. 63128
Queeny Park 1675 S Mason Rd. 63131
Walker Park 135 E. Washington Ave. 63122
Watson Trail Park 12450 W. Watson Rd. 63127
MUSEUMS
Contemporary Art Museum- Play Dates
ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
ARTS & SCIENCES
Arts in Motion School of Dance & Music
Gateway Center for Performing Arts
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
Laurie Stream Dance Studio (314) 941-0876
St. Louis Science Center- Discovery Room
St. Louis Symphony Children’s Concerts
TRANSPORTATION
Museum of Transportation- Creation Station
Anywhere in Downtown Kirkwood!
OUTSIDE ADVENTURES & TRAILS
Emmenegger Nature Park 11991 Stoneywood Dr. 63122
MO Botanical Garden- Free Wednesday & Saturday mornings from 9-11am (Children’s Garden on Saturdays)
Natural Playscape at Forest Park
Powder Valley Conservation Center
MOVE & GROOVE!
Complete Harmony (yoga for kids!)
KID FRIENDLY EATS & DRINKS
Cardinals Nation Restaurant | Downtown St. Louis
During the off-season, kids eat free from 5-9 p.m. on select Wednesday nights at Cardinals Nation Restaurant. Family Night with Fredbird also includes games, prizes and a visit by Fredbird (6:30-7:30 p.m.). Visit the Cardinals Nation Restaurant website for upcoming dates.
Chevys Fresh Mex | Tesson Ferry and Olivette in Missouri, and O'Fallon, Illinois
Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult entree (dine-in only). Visit the Chevy's website for details.
Chili's Grill & Bar | Locations throughout the metro area
Kids eat free with adult purchase offered periodically to loyalty rewards program members.
Eckert's Country Restaurant | Belleville, Illinois
Kids eat free (dine-in or carryout) with the purchase of an adult entree on Thursdays.
El Azteca Mexican Restaurant | O'Fallon
On Tuesdays, kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree at El Azteca Mexican Restaurant in O'Fallon. Some exclusions may apply during special events.
Main Event | Chesterfield
Kids under 12 receive a free meal with the purchase of a menu item $8.99 and up on Tuesdays
Mike Duffy's | Kirkwood and Richmond Heights
The Kirkwood location offers free kids' meals with an adult entree purchase Thursdays from 4-7 p.m. Kids eat free with an adult entree purchase Wednesdays at the Richmond Heights location.
The Pasta House Co. | Locations throughout the metro area
On Sundays kids 12 and under receive one item free from the children's menu per paying adult. Note that the offer excludes drinks and is intended for dine-in guests.
Pizza Ranch | Wentzville
On Tuesdays at the buffet, one child 12 and under eats free per paying adult.
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