Being Savvy: Your guide to activities and fun things to do with your preschoolers and kids in Saint Louis, MO

October  2008

Boo at the Zoo

October 23, 2008

St. Louisians are lucky to have one of the country's best zoos in our city. This year's St. John's Mercy Children's Hospital Boo at the Zoo Nights are going on every night through October 30th from 5:30 to 8:30 pm. Activities include fireside stories, hikes through the zoo, fall crafts, and special photo opportunities. The Emerson's Children's Zoo will be decorated for the season and of course, Read more...

leaf rubbings- bring the outside in this autumn

October 22, 2008

My three year old triplets love leaves. In the summer, they beg to be lifted up high so they can pick them off tree branches and in the fall, they like to collect them dried and colorful from the ground. I use their interest as a teaching opportunity by asking what color the leaves are, what noises they make as we crunch through them and we try to count them as they fall to the ground. Another Read more...

Halloween parties and events around town

October 21, 2008

I can't drive around town without noticing welcoming signs for fall festivals, autumn celebrations, fright nights and costume parties. There is one more weekend before this year's Friday night holiday so there are celebrations this weekend as well as traditional trick or treating on October 31st. Check out your local churches for fall parties that focus on family fun and de-emphasize spooky Read more...

Five Things to do on a Rainy Day

October 20, 2008

We're entering the cold, rainy days of late fall and early winter. On those days when the kids are climbing the walls and you need to get out, here are some great indoor attractions for families in the St. Louis Metro Area. City Museum : This unique museum's motto is "Where the Imagination Runs Wild". It is not a typical museum and you won't see signs telling your kids not to touch anything. Read more...

Cultivating your Little Gardener

October 19, 2008

Kids love dirt! Capitalize on your preschooler's curiosity by digging in and getting your little one interested in gardening at these St. Louis area attractions. Missouri Botanical Garden . This 79 acre South St Louis jewel attracts families with young children because of its wide, stroller friendly walk ways and child friendly atmosphere. Your child will be surrounded by plants or all Read more...

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