Events
@ MADE Visiting Artist + Maker Series
When: Saturday, September 21, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
When: Sunday, September 22, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
Celebrate National Comic Book Day with Christina “Steenz” Stewart. Learn the art of putting pen, pencil or paints to panels in order to tell a story in serial form.
Christina “Steenz” Stewart is a St. Louis-based cartoonist and editor. She is the co-creator of the award-winning graphic novel, Archival Quality, and is featured in several anthologies. A former comics shop manager and librarian, she is currently a freelance editor of superhero, fantasy and sci-fi comics, periodicals and graphic novels.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
The Magic House @ MADE is located on 5127 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108.
Cost: Free with admission.
All Aboard a Breakfast Adventure!
Claim your ticket for a trainload of adventures! You and your little conductor will enjoy a delicious breakfast, private playtime in the all-new Thomas & Friends™: Explore the Rails! exhibit, all-day admission to The Magic House and more!
Cost:
$18 per member
$25 per non-member.
Reservations required.
Adult Play Date
When: Thursday, September 26
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 pm
Location: The Magic House
Cost: $25 per ticket, $35 per ticket at the door
When was the last time you went down a 3-story slide? Or had your hair stand on end? Enjoy a night of fun at our Adult Play Date hosted by The Magic House Young Professionals Board. Explore all the exhibits you remember as a kid while also experiencing the Museum’s newest attractions.
Admission includes:
- Beer & Wine
- Appetizers
- A specialty drink
- Photo Booth
- Music
The beer for this event is proudly donated by
Anheuser-Busch.
All proceeds raised from the event support Access for All, an initiative that provides free admission and educational programming for children in need.
Must be 21+ to attend. No Kids allowed!
Event Partners:
Sponsor:
Kids’ Flea Market
The Magic House is looking for enterprising kids 16 years and younger to sell their handmade craft items, outgrown toys, books, baseball cards, games and more at the Museum’s annual Kids’ Flea Market. Not only is this a great opportunity for kids to make their own money, but they can also earn extra points with parents by cleaning out their rooms! This event is great for bargain hunters as well and is open free of charge to the public for shopping. There will be all kinds of hidden treasures to discover!
Cost: $15 per table.
Reservations are not required to shop.
Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Fit Kid: Free Kid – Hockey with the
St. Louis Blues
On the first Friday of every month, kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid sponsored by
St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Kids 12 and under who complete
a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to
the event!
Cost: Free for children 12 and under with
advance registration.
Registration required.
The Magic House @ MADE
Game-A-Thon
When: Saturday, October 5
Time: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
Kids ages 14 and under are invited to join the team from Bloxels for The Magic House @ MADE’s first-ever Game-A-Thon! Participants will enjoy a workshop introduction to Bloxels followed by a Game-A-Thon competition where they design, build and share their own game.
Cost: $15 per person
Register online at www.magichouse.org/MADE
The Magic House @ MADE
5127 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
Big Truck Day
When: Saturday, October 5 or Sunday, October 6, 2019
Time: 10:30 am – 2:30 pm
Spend a constructive day getting up close and personal with some big trucks such as a cement mixer, crane, fire truck and more! Big Truck Day includes a picnic lunch, a construction hat to decorate and all-day admission to The Magic House.
Cost:
$15 per member
$22 per non-member
Reservations are required.
Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Homeschool Mornings
Location: The Magic House
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Museum opens to the general public.
Cost: The discounted admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
40 Years of Magic:
A Birthday Celebration
When: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
We may not look our age but The Magic House is celebrating 40 years this October! Join us as we celebrate with a birthday bash, including face painting, a juggling performance, birthday photo booth and more!
This celebration is free with Museum admission.
Visiting Artist Series: Ceramics
When: Saturday, October 12, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
When: Sunday, October 13, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The Magic House
Get behind the wheel as ceramicists from Krueger Pottery Supply demonstrate the art of working with clay. Kids will pinch, coil and throw their own earthenware creations.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
Cost: Free with admission.
Not-So-Haunted House
When: Friday, October 18 through Sunday, October 20
When: Friday, October 25 through Sunday, October 27
• Fridays: 9:30 am – 8:00 pm
• Saturdays: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
• Sundays: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Children of all ages are invited to dress in their most “boo-tiful” costumes and have a ghoulishly good time trick or treating and getting autographs from their favorite storybook characters at this candy-free celebration.
Not-So-Haunted House is made possible with the support of Schnucks.
Cost: Free with Museum admission.
@ MADE Visiting Artist + Maker Series
When: Saturday, October 19, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
When: Sunday, October 20, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
Get dressed up with textile artist Ariana Bauer! Get ready for Halloween with a custom costume of your own design.
Ariana Bauer is a creative fiber artist experienced in sewing, spinning, weaving, embroidery, knitting and crochet. From her studio near St. Louis, she makes custom clothing, creates patterns and teaches textile arts.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
The Magic House @ MADE is located on 5127 Delmar Boulevard St. Louis, MO 63108.
Cost: Free with admission.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Fit Kid: Free Kid – Tumbling Time
On the first Friday of every month, kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid sponsored by
St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Kids 12 and under who complete
a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to
the event!
Cost: Free for children 12 and under with
advance registration.
Registration required.
Kids CAN Help Food Drive
When: Saturday, November 2, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 5:30 pm
When: Sunday, November 3, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:30 pm
Children can help those less fortunate and get into The Magic House or The Magic House @ MADE for FREE during the Museum’s annual canned food drive.
Cost: Children under the age of 12 who bring in three canned goods per person will be admitted to the Museum free of charge.
Fairy Tale Tea
When: Saturday and Sunday, November 2 & 3, 2019
Time: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm
Aspiring princes and princesses will have the opportunity to dine on assorted pastries and fruit while enjoying a short, live production of Cinderella. Following the play, kids can meet Cinderella, Prince Charming and the Fairy Godmother. Recommended for ages 3 and up.
Cost:
$15 per person for member
$22 per person for non-member
Reservations required.
Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Visiting Artist Series: Murals
When: Saturday, November 9, 2019
Time: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
When: Sunday, November 10, 2019
Time: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: The Magic House
Picture this! Join painter and illustrator Cbabi Bayoc to create a colorful and collaborative work of art illustrating to be featured in the new Argentina’s Niños exhibit.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
Cost: Free with admission.
Homeschool Mornings @ MADE
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House @ MADE opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Makerspace opens to the general public.
Cost: The admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
Breakfast with Santa
When: Sunday, December 1, 2019
Time: 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:00 am, 12:30 pm
When: Sunday, December 8, 2019
Time: 8:30 am, 9:45 am, 11:00 am or 12:30 pm
You and your little short stack are invited to join us for our annual Breakfast with Santa! Make your morning sizzle with a yummy pancake breakfast cooked by a pancake flipper extraordinaire. Enjoy a fun holiday craft to take home, all-day admission to The Magic House and the chance for little ones to sit on Santa’s lap. It’s sure to stack up to your expectations!
Cost:
$15 per person for member
$22 per person for non-member
Reservations required.
Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
St. Louis Children’s Hospital Fit Kid: Free Kid – Football
On the first Friday of every month, kids are invited to spend some FREE time getting fit at Fit Kid: Free Kid sponsored by
St. Louis Children’s Hospital. Kids 12 and under who complete
a fitness challenge upon arrival can earn free admission to
the event!
Cost: Free for children 12 and under with
advance registration.
Registration required.
Visiting Artist Series: The Elves and the Shoemaker
When: Saturday, December 7, 2019
Time: 12:00 & 2:30 pm Performances
Location: The Magic House
There’s no business like shoe business! Based on the tale by the Brothers Grimm, The Imaginary Theatre Company tells the story of a kindly cobbler whose good deed is rewarded with the help of magical elves. This heartwarming holiday story is a reminder that with kindness, generosity and hope, anything is possible.
The Visiting Artist Series is made possible with the support of the Regional Arts Commission.
Cost: Free with admission.
Homeschool Mornings
Location: The Magic House
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Museum opens to the general public.
Cost: The discounted admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
Noontime New Year’s Eve
Ring in the new year a little bit early with our Noontime New Year’s Eve celebration at The Magic House. New Year’s revelers of all ages (even those with a bedtime!) are invited to join in the festivities as they create noise makers and wish wands, strike a pose in a photo booth with fun 2020 themed props and dance the day away to some rockin’ tunes.
Cost: Free with Museum admission.
Superhero Night
Calling all superheroes! The Magic House is hosting a superhero evening for superheroes and super fans! Families are invited to dress up like their favorite superheroes for a superhero-themed evening filled with action-packed activities! Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a super pizza party, show off their super powers at a fabulous photo booth, create their very own superhero mask and meet some of the most amazing super heroes around.
Cost:
$15 per person for member
$22 per person for non-member
Reservations required.
Registration fees are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Homeschool Mornings @ MADE
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House @ MADE opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Makerspace opens to the general public.
Cost: The admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
Homeschool Mornings
Location: The Magic House
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Museum opens to the general public.
Cost: The discounted admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
Homeschool Mornings @ MADE
Location: The Magic House @ MADE
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House @ MADE opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Makerspace opens to the general public.
Cost: The admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.
Homeschool Mornings
Location: The Magic House
On select Thursdays during the school year, The Magic House opens early at 9:00 am offering homeschool families and organizations exclusive exploration! Homeschool guests may continue their exploration when the Museum opens to the general public.
Cost: The discounted admission rate for this program is $5.00 per person 12 months and older. Membership and coupons may not be applied toward admission.
Reservations not required.