When people think of the magic house, they think of the one located in Kirkwood Missouri. That…read morelocation is great and a lot of fun. I've gone there for many field trips in the past however, the magic house made is by far the best field trip experience I've ever had. This is like the ultimate art and engineering studio. I have taken first, second, and fourth graders to this field trip. All ages enjoy the magic house! There is so much to do and I highly recommend this place for your field trip or take your kids. This is not just open for classes from different schools in the area, it is open to the general public. You have to check this out! The staff are amazing by the way! They are so kind and helpful! I think one of the reasons I love this place so much is because it seems to be all contained in one general area. It's safe and engaging!

For $7.50 per kid this place was top tier. There was so much for kids to do with so many different…read morestations. I gave this place 3 stars because the staff was so incredibly unhelpful. There were supposed to be around to help families but every time you asked them for help they would say things like "well did you read the instructions." Additionally, I asked a staff member how the digital paint station worked and the response was "touch the screen" The staff was extremely dismissive and even though the WiFi network said guest, there was no public WiFi. While my kids had a blast and I'd come back, I'd definitely lower my expectations of anyone to assist. M The kids loved it though! How they

City jump is your destination for entertainment. Whether it's family fun or adults looking for a…read morenice place to go, this place has you covered. From the 6 lanes of mini bowling, darts, pool tables to video games, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Staff and owner were nice and attentive. They just opened last month I believe. If you're in the Normandy area , check them out!

I was impressed with this new activity center on the north side. I went with two kids heading to…read morefirst grade and they could've stayed another hour. They both had a $20 arcade card and enjoyed playing the free games too (please keep those)! There is a climbing area for kids too which kept their interest for a good while. We ate; just kids meals but that was plenty for both kids. We will be back especially without kids to check out the specials for adults.

I did NOT have touch a jellyfish on my lifetime bingo card. And yet here we are…read more The St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station is basically designed to make you interact with things you normally would have absolutely no business touching. You can touch jellyfish, stingrays and other marine life, and yes, I participated. The best thing at the aquarium are the otters. They are absolute characters. The aquarium even has Tommy the Talking Otter, plus regular river otter feeds and chats. I will say, though, those otters appear to be living their absolute best lives. They may need to speak with their nutritionist. But we like chubby things. Especially when they're adorable. The aquarium is housed inside the historic St. Louis Union Station, which was once one of the country's major passenger rail terminals. Today, the aquarium has thousands of aquatic animals and a very hands on approach. And the Yelp beer tasting event we attended there was seamless. Great setting and great execution. My favorite part was probably the interactive aspect. You aren't just walking around looking at tanks. You're getting your hands wet. This is the opposite of a look don't touch situation.

This place is great for grown ups and littles. I'm a grown up and loved all the interactive…read moreexhibits. They have the fish that do the pedicures that you could stick your hand in; that was wild and so fun (see pic). I spent an embarrassing amount of time there. You can touch jelly fish, snails, sea stars, a turtle. For $5, you can get 3 pieces of fish to feed the stingrays which was so cool. We loved watching the otters. It's a 2 level exhibit where you can watch them underwater and see them in their above water habitat. We were lucky enough to be there at the time of a training session. They were darling! The place was a lot smaller with fewer exhibits than I expected. It's 2 levels with a prescribed path to follow, which I appreciated. The staff were so knowledgeable and very friendly. It was very clean. This would be a great place to spend an hour or so, especially on a hot summer day. For the price of the tickets, it's probably not a place you need to visit more than once, however, I do recommend you visit if you haven't been there.

Hubby and I decided to make a mid week date of the circus and I'm glad I did . Circus was…read morephenomenal. This is a black owned circus that comes through town and set up in Downtown St.Louis right next to the Dome building on an empty lot. This show is so exceptional it has received humanitarian awards for making a difference throughout the world . It is a big top tent with air conditioned fun on the inside. The world of you can be a kid and stay a kid on the inside. Food, drinks, glow in the dark toys, face painting all available at reasonable prices. The show offers hoop divers, morning doves, Havana skaters, double vision, Caribbean carnivale, china soul flyers. Live entertainment and crowd participation was on 10. This show has been alive for 30 years and counting. Check the website if you're interested in attending. It's here until Monday. Check the website for box office hours . Parking was $20 but lot is secured and safe. This show rating is 10/10 . Family oriented and will not disappoint. Check it out before it's too late!

We love when the Universoul Circus comes to town! The ticket prices were reasonable and there…read morearen't any bad seats. You can avoid the fees if you go purchase your tickets directly from the box office! They do have paid parking lot areas. Very family friendly event. Take headphones for the young kids/babies. It can be pretty loud at some points. It's nice to see all of the family acts from various countries around the world. Great music. Some of the vendors selling items are cash only. It's under the big top but don't worry, it is air conditioned!

One of our FAVORITE parks! I'm a mom of 3 (6,4,1) and this park is perfect for them. First, it's…read moreall a height that doesn't give me a heart attack to let them play freely. Also, it's very open and I can see all parts of the park so even thought it's not fenced, it just feels safe. The kids love that part of it is a tree that you climb inside. Bathrooms are close so great for potty training toddlers who have to go RIGHT NOW. There are 4 picnic tables in the pavilion, 2 drinking fountains and some sunshades with benches. We had our kids' birthday party there and it went extremely well. Super affordable to rent! The only downside is one parking lot is a flat trek to the playground but a longer one and the other parking lot is fairly close but you have to walk down a big hill and so then also back up. So anyone who is more limited with ambulation or someone who fatigues very quickly may not find this playground particularly accessible. Otherwise it is a super fun and simple playground!

Such a hidden gem in the St. Louis public playgrounds. Plenty of parking, great walking trail, and…read morea massive playground. We were the only ones on the playground the entire time-about an hour. Meanwhile we were able to meet a bunch of nice dogs going on long walks. Oak Tree Park pavilion is available to rent through the Brentwood Park system. It's pretty cheap ($60 for non-residents, $40 for residents). There are four picnic benches under the shelter, where the bathrooms are also located.

I am so glad Yucandu exists. I always wanted to try mosaic but didn't know where to start. I…read moreattended a workshop where the process was clearly explained by the staff who was there to assist and offer suggestions the entire time. I was pleased to be able to leave the project there, partially finished, rather than rush through the project during the workshop. When going back to complete a workshop project, you do not have to pay a studio fee since that was worked into the initial price. I was able to go and finish gluing my project, using as much of the tiles/stained glass/porcelain as I wanted. I then took home my project as well as grout and a small kit containing a cloth, cuts of newspaper, and a few others things to grout at home, although I could have returned to the studio a third time to do that there if I wanted. Many members of my family go as well and have all expressed the same gratitude for the opportunity to create something new in a comfortable place at our own pace. Project prices (walk-in or workshop) aren't cheap but neither are the materials they provide. Everything I've made there has held up well and they rotate available projects. If you're unsure about project costs or studio fees, ask them before you start. They can recommend projects within your budget and explain the studio fee. They're not out to price gouge, running an art studio with quality materials and trained staff isn't cheap. I typically spend $70 per mosaic project/workshop, if you're looking for a rough estimate. They also sell cute kits for small mosaic projects to do at home, which make a great gift. I highly recommend checking out Yucandu. (thanks Yucandu team!)

Grace and Claire were so nice and helpful with three kids! They were so patient and helped so much…read morethroughout our visit. We had a free hour studio session and a $45 gift card and after only spending thirty minutes here we still owed $53, we only painted. If you do ceramic, mosaic or anything else it's a lot more. It is very pricey for heads up. The kids really enjoyed it! They have a cool artwork displayed sadly you can not purchase it. Which is a bummer! I recommend doing this at least once with your kids!

Gosh, where do I start with this time capsule? It's open at 10 AM, so that's nice. It's huge, so I…read moreguess that's nice? Although if it were smaller it would be much easier to maintain. The parking lot is the largest bowling alley parking lot I've ever seen*85. Take a look at the carpet on the ground versus the carpet that wraps up onto the wall. That will give you a good idea of how run down this place is. The outside has missing wood siding, the sign is broken, the front doors are broken, the fountain probably hasn't worked in 13 years and they covered it with cardboard. Pulling up I actually thought the place had closed down. The arcade driving game had an old (days old) plate with half eaten food on it that my preschooler was eyeing. Ugh. The balls get stuck and spin behind the pins for a while. Eesh, it's a dive bar bowling monstrosity. It could be cool again, but it probably never will be.

Came on a Monday night, initially tried a different lace but it was full, so we came here. Lots of…read moreopen lanes as it's a big space. Seemed clean and was well lit. It was a bit pricey, $50 for 4 to bowl for an hour. Another $30 to add on another hour. The game went smoothly. Sometimes some of the pins wouldn't be set up right but that was fine with us as we weren't expert bowlers and just there for fun. There were lots of balls to pick from as well and we were all able to find ones we liked. The ball return worked every time. We got a pitcher of beer and some cans to follow up. That service was quick. I didn't go to the bathroom but my friend did and said none of the stall doors in the women's restroom would close and stay locked. There's a pretty big parking lot so it wasn't hard finding a spot to park in. Not sure what bowling costs at other locations in stl but this was a fun spot to come and I would consider coming again.

Great play/creative space which fuels imagination and inclusion very hands on for all totally would…read morerecommend

I love this place! I had been looking for a place to take my granddaughter where she could do…read moresensory activities, art, etc. as a toddler under 2. This is a great space. It's welcoming and cozy, well organized, and has plenty to do. Adult seating is provided around the room. A well-stocked art area allows for messy creativity. A sensory area allows for play in tubs of rice with containers to fill and tools to scoop with. It also includes a play store, a table filled with learning toys for little hands, and a section with an assortment of building blocks and materials. I'm a fan! We'll be back. AND Espresso Yourself is right next door and will deliver your order to you.

This is a great interactive playground next to the visiting center in Forest Park. (This is no…read more"Turtle Playground". That photo opportunity is South of Forest Park & 64/40 on Oakland Ave just East of Tamm Ave) AstroTurf type surface on a shock absorbing padding covers the playground, but not the "Secret Garden" or ramps. There is a toddler area, area for "big kids" & a "secret garden" though some bushes. While overall well designed... I do not like the many entry/exits & blind spots. The best area to keep track of the big kids maybe on the top of the ramp outside the wall. With mix toddler & "big kid"... follow UnCool Dave rules & tell the "big kids" they must stay on or over the AstroTurf area.

This playground was rated as the top playground according to a blog, so of course we had to check…read moreit out. My kids loved running in the long pathways and climbing the rock wall. The shade is minimal so the kids do work up some heat - beware there is no water fountain so come prepared or go in to the visitor center, they have a small cafe where you can buy refreshments. There was parking right out front of the visitor center and the park was not not crowded on a Sunday afternoon. My kids still vote Shaw Park as their most favorite place to play.