Is your child crazy about choo-choo trains? Thomas, the storybook engine, will roll into Granite City on the Tumbleweed Express for the Day Out With Thomas 2009: Hero of the Rails Tour.

The event will take place from 8 a.m. to…

Before we know it, school will be out for summer and we’ll be searching for ways to keep the kids entertained.  Here is a list of some free family fun, courtesy of Bette Holtzman, vice president of consumer and family advocacy…

In this economy, admission prices for our local kid-friendly attractions can seem like an expensive playdate. Here’s some relief:

Courtesy of Target, families will be admitted free of charge to The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum on the third Friday…

UPDATE: Thanks for everyone who volunteered! We’ve drawn the names of our testers and notified the parents.

We’re working on a big toy issue for Lifestyle magazine, but we need to call in the experts. If your child loves to play…

Many of us know a young couple to whom we can pass along our gently used baby stuff. And, there are dozens of worthy causes and second hand stores for those who aren’t in baby circles anymore. But, now there’s a third…