2+ hour, 35+ min ago  (654+ words) When Shawna Williams opens the door to the Splatter Room at Creative Array Studios (136 Chesterfield Commons), she often sees the same look from parents: excitement, curiosity'and maybe a little panic. "Do you like making messes?" she'll ask. The children's answers…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (594+ words) In her six years as a labor and delivery nurse, Nya Martin saw the same thing again and again: new moms arriving at the hospital prepared for birth, but not always prepared for the decisions that came with it. "There…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (582+ words) That's exactly the dynamic that The Pop Up Kids' Table hopes to change. The idea was inspired during a family trip to Paris, where Licon and her husband noticed how naturally children were integrated into restaurants and public spaces. "A…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (405+ words) If you haven't locked in summer camp plans yet, you're not alone. While many St. Louis families rush to register for camps months in advance, a surprising number of programs across the region still have open spots'offering everything from free…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (343+ words) If your kids learn by doing, not watching, a new event at Queeny Park might be worth circling on the calendar. Salam Scouts will host its first-ever Salam Day on May 30, when it will transform part of the park into…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (417+ words) St. Louis'based author Soman Chainani spent his years at Harvard studying fairy tales. Then he spent 13 years living in the world of The School for Good and Evil, his popular book-series-turned-Netflix-hit full of magic, mischief, heroes, and happily-ever-afters. Young World,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago  (572+ words) Emily Adams is the deputy editor for St. Louis Magazine'a role she held most proudly, until took on the title of "mom" in 2024 to her endlessly curious son, Benjamin. As the curator behind the magazine's Family and Wellness newsletters and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (411+ words) Up-Down is known for its craft brews and vintage video games, but its most exclusive event comes with juice boxes and hot dogs. For six years, the Central West End arcade bar's "Family Hours" program has invited minors into the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (251+ words) On April 15, 2026, St. Louis Magazine hosted a Family Playdate, presented by Royal Banks of Missouri, at Betty's Books. Families gathered for a joyful and engaging morning centered around stories, music, and play. The event featured a lively musical storytime that…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago  (174+ words) Want to give your child a summer to remember? Enter for the chance to win a one-week Vetta Sports summer camp, valued up to $350. With five convenient locations across the area, Vetta's programs keep kids ages 512 active and engaged with…...