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Five Things to Do with Kids This Week

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When/Where: 2-3:45 p.m. Wednesday at the Deer Run Branch in O'Fallon in Meeting Room A

Why Go: Come enjoy Despicable Me, rated PG. This event is great for all of the children who are on spring break. Snacks will be provided.

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Pricing:  Free

MOOLAH SHRINE CIRCUS

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When/Where: The circus runs Thursday-Sunday at the

Why Go:  Come watch the hysterical clowns and dazzling trapeze artists as they fly through the air. Touch the larger-than-life elephants while you ride them as a family. Taste the wonderful carnival treats. Listen to the deafening roars of the mighty lions and tigers. Be amazed as the circus takes over all of your senses. Make sure that you don't miss out on this once a year event by purchasing your tickets today.

Pricing: Executive VIP: $38; VIP: $30; lower level reserved: $20; upper level general admission: $15

TARGET FREE FAMILY NIGHT

When/Where: This event takes place 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, at the Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road, St. Louis 63122.

Why Go: Some of the best things in life are free! This special night enables a family (no more than two adults and four of their own children) to enjoy more than 100 hands-on exhibits in the museum at no charge through the generosity of Target. Reservations are not required.

Pricing: Free

RSC DIVE-IN MOVIE

When/Where: The movie will be shown 6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday at the , 2650 Tri Sports Parkway.

Why Go: Come enjoy The Karate Kid. Make the aquatic center into your very own dive-in movie theater for the whole family at this fun-filled event. A limited number of inner tubes will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis, or swimmers may bring their own (not to exceed 30 inches in diameter).

Pricing: This event is free with center membership. You can also pay the daily admission. Resident rates are $5  for adults, $3.75 for children ages three to 18 or $15 for family of five. Nonresident rates are $7  for adults, $5.25 for children ages three to 18 or $21.00 for family of four. 

MAGIC MONDAY

When/Where: The event takes place from 4:30-5:15 p.m. Monday at the in O'Fallon in Meeting Room B. Call 636- 978-7926 or 636-272-4999 to register.

Why Go: Come learn about Harry Houdini, master a trick and make a trick to take home. Children in grades kindergarten through fifth are welcome.

Pricing:  Free

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