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Out and About in St. Louis this weekend

St. Louis has tons for kids to do this weekend. Read on to find out about them!

Weekend Highlights for Friday, September 26 - Sunday, September 28 for the St. Louis area:

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Fall Family Fun - Opening for the Season this Weekend!

Pumpkinland at Thies Farm . Throughout the entire month of October our North Hanley and Maryland Heights locations are transformed into “PUMPKINLAND” a farm-fun, pumpkin-powered play area. Open Tuesday-Sunday, September 26-October 31.

Farm Fun Days at Stuckmeyers Farm Market and Greenhouse. Come join us for a fun family day of events! Farm Fun Days opens Sept 28-29 and every weekend in October, 9am-5pm!

Pick Your Own Pumpkins - Golden Valley Pumpkin Patch Pick your own pumpkins right from the field, hayrides, Haynasium and Haytown - slides, tunnels, and hay bales to jump on, corn bin, rope swings, petting zoo, pony rides, face painting, food/drink, mini maze, and more! Open Sep 27-28, and every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in October.

Weekend Events/Festivals

Thursday-Sunday: Disney On Ice Princesses & Heroes at Chaifetz Arena. Great Seats still availabale as well as Group Discounts for groups of 15+ at Chaifetz Arena’s Disney On Ice Princesses & Heroes. Call 314-977-5008 to purchase your seat today!

Friday-Sunday: Don’t miss the Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival at Soulard Park! Authentic foods, Latino Bands, Folkloric Dancers, Information booths, Hispanic Arts & Crafts, El Ninos Kids Corner, Low Rider Car Show & much more!

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Friday Minecraft for Teens:

Teen Afterhours: Minecraft at St. Louis County Library - Samuel C. Sachs Branch. Want to explore the epic world of Minecraft? Teens of all skill levels are invited to participate in a multiplayer Minecraft gaming experience at our afterhours program. Grades 6-12. Registration required.

Teens Monthly Minecraft at Kirkwood Public LIbrary. Monthly Minecraft event!

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Saturday

Confucius Day at The Magic House. The Magic House is gearing up for the grand opening of our new exhibit, Children’s China: Celebrating Culture, Character & Confucius, with a very special observance of Confucius Day!


Celebrate National Hunting & Fishing Day with MDC at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Join MDC for A Day at the Confluence on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area in Spanish Lake!

St. Louis Ambush FanFest On Saturday, September 27 the St. Louis Ambush are hosting a FanFest and intrasquad scrimmage at the Family Arena! This event is FREE and open to the public!

3rd Annual Walk For Turner Syndrome - Chasing Butterflies in Belleville, IL by Turner Syndrome Society, St. Louis, MO. Come join us in helping create awareness of TS and raise funds benefiting the Turner Syndrome Society’s research efforts and programs that support the women, girls and families touched by TS. All ages! At Our Lady of the Snows Shrine in Belleville.

National Park Service Fee Free Day at The Gateway Arch. The National Park Service honors America’s veterans with free entrance to all parks for all visitors on special days throughout the year. This fee is included in the Arch tram and movie tickets, so enjoy a $3 discount on these dates!

Puppet Show and Workshop at MELT at Paul Vandivort. Build your own Shadow Puppet Workshop, and Performance


Sunday

Apple Festival at Pere Marquette Apple fever has hit Pere Marquette Lodge and you’re invited! Join us in commemorating apples and all of their uses. The event is free, and it will feature live entertainment, craft vendors, handmade products and family fun.

Wabash Frisco and Pacific Railroad The Wabash, Frisco, and Pacific Association invites you to come aboard our 12 inch gauge live Steam Railroad. The Railroad is open every Sunday, May through October rain or shine.

Family Sundays at the Art Musuem! at St. Louis Art Museum. Youre invited to the Museum every Sunday afternoon for hands-on art activities and a lively 30min family tour through the galleries. September’s family-friendly activities focus on the theme, “Windows to the World.”

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