preschools in St. Louis

Early Childhood Open House at Forsyth School

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Find yourself at Forsyth for the Early Childhood Open House at Forsyth School, perfect for families with candidates for Eyas, Pre-Kindergarten, Junior-Kindergarten, and Senior-Kindergarten.

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Open House at The College School

Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade.

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Fall Open House at Community School

Community School is an independent preschool and elementary school serving families with children age 3 through sixth grade. Students excel in an environment that balances intellectual challenge and nurturing support. Visual and performing arts, physical education, and foreign language programs complement the academic curriculum, creating a rich learning experience.

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Virtual Open House: Spotlight on Upper Division at New City School

Join New City School on February 17 for a virtual Spotlight On: Upper Division. Learn about the curriculum and what a day in the life is like for students in 3rd through 6th grade. Connect with Head of School Alexis Wright and Upper Division Head Laurie Smilack, as well as members of the faculty. You'll also hear from a panel of current students about their experience learning and growing at New City School. Participants will learn from Dr. Andrew Butler, Chair of the Department of Education at Washington University and current New City School parent, about how current brain science and education research supports the teaching methods used at New City School.

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The College School Announces Diversity Scholarship

The College School, an independent school for grades Pre-K through grade 8, has launched a new Upper Division Diversity Scholarship for students of color who are entering fourth through seventh grades. The scholarship award will include up to 100 percent of tuition and fees for the student's time enrolled at the school.

Turkey Time Adventures for Preschoolers

It's turkey time and time to wobble to Andrews Academy for free enrichment activities for preschoolers and their grown ups.

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Kindergarten Observation Morning at St. John Lutheran School

At this Open House, come and experience how the Early Childhood, Kindergarten and First Grade experiences will help your child move forward in their educational and spiritual journey.

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Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition.

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Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park

Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays. This year's Winter Wonderland is drive-through only.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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O'Fallon Celebration of Lights

The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991.

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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.

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