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Top 5 Pumpkin Patches to Visit around St. Louis

Somewhere in the middle of a patch packed with people is a plump pumpkin waiting to be hand-picked by you and your family. This particular pumpkin is patiently waiting to be painted, carved, decorated and placed on your front porch where it will glow in all its Halloween glory. You’re in luck, because pumpkin patches

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Top 5 Family-Friendly Patios for Fall in St. Louis

Another long, sweltering hot summer in the Lou is making us desperate for autumn’s cool embrace. The scenery of this season and the flavors of fall are well worth the wait! St. Louis’ weather is by all means unpredictable, as we still crank up the AC for that occasional 90 degree October day. Yet, it

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Summer at The Magic House

The Heat is on! The start of summer is always an exciting time for kids. School’s out! It’s a wonderful feeling of freedom. But for parents, the heat is on to find fun, affordable, educational outings for their kids. Like all parents, I feel the heat, and am always looking to avoid the “Mom…I’m Bored”

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Kansas City, here we come!

Some of the best family memories are made in ‘faraway places’. Just as thousands come to St. Louis to explore what we have to offer, we took an Amtrak train to the other side of the state to visit KC. Kansas City, here we come! How do we get there? This was the easiest decision

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How to make the most of Six Flags St. Louis

One of our favorite destinations to visit during the summer is Six Flags St. Louis! We honestly can’t count how many times we’ve been there since they opened in 1971, but with new rides, attractions, and surprises every year, we’re always thrilled with our day at the park. We’ve learned a lot over the years

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10 things to do on a rainy St. Louis day

“Rain, rain. Go away. Come again another day.” No matter how loud and often you sing it, sometimes the wet stuff just won’t stop. But being cooped up in the house with bored kids is not an option any mom wants to take, so we’ve compiled a list of great activities that get you and

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Best ‘One Tank Road Trips’ from St. Louis

Grab the family, pack some snacks for the road, and fill up your gas tank (while it’s still semi-affordable). And leave the map at home because you’re not going far enough to need it! The Family Attractions Card is sharing the best spots you can enjoy without straying too far from the city (or your

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9 Unique St. Louis Camping Spots

Sleeping under the stars has been a summer family tradition since, well, forever. And while the St. Louis area has tons of great traditional outdoor campgrounds, we thought we’d get a little ‘wilder’ by looking for some unique camping spots that are definitely ‘off the beaten path’. Note: If you’re more of a ‘it’s-not-real-camping-without-a-tent’ kind

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56 Things to Do on a Rainy Day

We love getting cozy with a good book and hot tea on rainy days, but when you add restless children and a hyperactive dog to the mix, it’s time to go into mom survival mode and find some fun, affordable ways to keep everyone entertained. That’s why St. Louis Family Attractions Card is sharing 56

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All about Fall in St. Louis

While you were debating whether you should bring a jacket or not, the fall season arrived. Are you ready? As is typical of the season, it announced its arrival in modest fashion with a plentiful showering of leaves in your yard followed by plastering the words “Pumpkin Spice” on any flat surface in town. And

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St. Louis Waterparks, Splash Pads, and Spraygrounds

Summer in St. Louis guarantees three things: Cardinals baseball, heat, and humidity. While we could spend the entire summer cooling off at Ted Drewes with a frozen custard in each hand, that might not be the best thing for our wallets (or our beach bods). So, here’s a list of our favorite local waterparks, splash

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Our Guide to Forest Park

It’s one of those perfect St. Louis days—sunny and 75 degrees. A wonderful day to plan an adventure for the entire family. You jump into the car and drive. Soon, you’re turning south onto Hampton Avenue and before long; you find a parking spot. As you pull the keys out of the ignition, a smile

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