Hanging with Heroes: 6th Annual Back-to-School Bash!

Join St. Louis Mom for our 6th Annual Hanging with Heroes at 9 Mile Garden! This family-friendly community event brings together your favorite heroes, princesses, local businesses, and family resources for an afternoon full of fun, connection, and unforgettable memories.

This is an outdoor event, so come ready for an afternoon of adventure!

What’s Included

✨ Princess & Superhero Meet-and-Greets with @dreamtimeprincessevents
👮 Meet your local police officers and community heroes
🧘 Kids’ Yoga with @playfulposesyoga_stl
🎩 Live Magic with @barkermagicstl
🎶 Music & Dancing with @laren_loveless_music
🫧 Giant Bubbles with @chefbananas
🎨 Create your own pencil pouch with @staygoodstudio
📸 Photo Booth Fun with @preppypixstl
📷 Professional Event Photography by @oliviakelleyphotography
🛍️ Interactive crafts, shopping, and family resources from local businesses and organizations.

Food & Drinks Available for Purchase

Dress as your favorite superhero or princess—we can’t wait to see you there!

Heroes deserve to be celebrated, too! First responders, active military, veterans, and their families receive 25% off family tickets with code HERO25 at checkout. It’s our small way of saying thank you for your service to our community.

9 Mile Garden

9 Mile Garden is Missouri’s first food truck garden and a premier family-friendly entertainment destination in Affton. Featuring a spacious outdoor event lawn, a brand-new indoor entertainment venue, rotating local food vendors, live music, and community events year-round, it’s the perfect place for families to gather, explore, and make lasting memories together.

Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 

Kids Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to creating positive dental experiences for children in a fun, welcoming, and kid-friendly environment. Led by Dr. Kelly Jobe and her compassionate team, they combine gentle, minimally invasive care with the latest technology to help every child build healthy smiles and confidence for a lifetime.

Royal Banks of Missouri

Royal Banks of Missouri is a full-service, independently owned community bank in St. Louis! We’re proud to offer a wide range of products and services, from checking and savings accounts to mortgages and personal loan options. We are also proud to be a new neighbor in South County, as our newest location is coming soon at 4404 Lemay Ferry Road in Southview Plaza. Discover how we can partner with you to achieve your financial goals! Call (314) 212-1500 or visit royalbanksofmo.com to learn more.

RYAN Lawn and Tree

RYAN Lawn & Tree is a 100% employee-owned company providing expert lawn care, tree care, landscaping, irrigation, and pest control services. Built on a foundation of integrity, exceptional service, and community values, RYAN is dedicated to helping families create healthy, beautiful outdoor spaces they can enjoy year-round.

Rossman School

Rossman School is an independent private preparatory school serving children from Junior Kindergarten through 6th grade. For more than 100 years, Rossman has inspired a love of learning through small class sizes, exceptional academics, character development, and a nurturing environment that helps every child grow with confidence.

Sensory Solutions

Sensory Solutions is a trusted pediatric therapy clinic dedicated to helping children reach their highest potential through occupational, physical, speech, feeding, and behavioral therapy. With a compassionate, family-centered approach, their experienced team partners with families to support every child’s growth, development, and success.

Barron Sports

Barron Sports is a locally founded, family-owned program proud to provide premium instructional classes for all ages. With expert-led programs in gymnastics, swim, dance, and ninja, there’s something for every child to explore. Every instructor completes over 80 hours of specialized training, ensuring top-quality guidance in a progressive and fun environment. Beyond classes, we offer a wide range of activities including camps, birthday parties, swim meets, and clinics. With convenient locations in the Ballwin, O’Fallon, and South County areas, Barron is dedicated to building skills for life and making a difference in each student we teach.

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse

Little Sunshine’s Playhouse & Preschool provides a nurturing, Reggio Emilia-inspired early learning experience for children ages 6 weeks through pre-kindergarten. Through purposeful play, hands-on exploration, and individualized learning, their dedicated educators help children build confidence, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning in a warm, family-focused environment.

MBHealth Insurance Agency

At MBhealth, our mission is to help individuals, families, and businesses piece together the complex health insurance puzzle. We off health insurance solutions such as ACA (Marketplace/Obamacare), Medicare, Small and Large Group Benefits, Dental, Vision, Life, and Medical Travel Insurance.

Right at School

Right At School provides safe, engaging before- and after-school programs that help children learn, play, and grow in a fun, supportive environment. Through hands-on enrichment, STEM activities, creative play, fitness, and caring educators, Right At School gives families peace of mind while helping kids build confidence, friendships, and a lifelong love of learning.

Olivia Kelley Photography

Olivia Kelley Photography specializes in capturing authentic, joy-filled moments for families, children, and special events. With a warm, natural style and an eye for genuine connection, Olivia creates timeless images that preserve life’s most meaningful memories while making every client feel comfortable in front of the camera.

Metrospect Media

Metrospect Media provides professional video production that captures the energy, connections, and memorable moments of every event. We create engaging highlight videos that help organizations share their story, connect with their audience, and extend the impact of their events long after they end.

Laren Loveless Music

Designed for little ones aged 6 months to 6 years, these classes invite children and their grownup to sing, dance, and play together while building memories that will last a lifetime!

Music and Me is more than a class. It’s a community built on connection, creativity, social emotional learning and play. Through our classes, events, and local partnerships, we bring families together to make music and memories.

Barker Magic

Barker Magic is a dynamic, St. Louis–based entertainment and education company that was founded by professional magician and educator Christopher Barker. Guided by his motto, “connect through magic”, Christopher thoughtfully designs each performance to create high-impact moments of wonder, connection, and discovery.

Barker Magic specializes in live events, private parties, corporate gatherings, and community festivals. His interactive and high-energy performances transform any space into an immersive experience. Whether performing strolling magic at a cocktail hour or headlining a full-stage show, each performance leaves a lasting impression.

Beyond entertainment, Barker Magic is deeply committed to teaching the art of magic. Throughout the year, Christopher leads workshops and classes for aspiring magicians, and each June he hosts the Young Wizards Magic Academy, an immersive two-week summer camp. Christopher’s students develop the confidence, creativity, and communication skills needed to truly bring magic to life.

With a reputation for professionalism, originality, and audience engagement, Barker Magic continues to inspire curiosity and wonder throughout the St. Louis community and beyond.

Dream Time Princess Events

Playful Poses

Playful Poses Yoga is led by Adrienne, a certified kids’ yoga instructor, former early childhood educator, and mom who creates fun, story-based yoga adventures for children. Through movement, mindfulness, games, and imaginative play, she helps kids build confidence, creativity, and a love for healthy movement in an engaging and welcoming environment.

Stay Good Studios

Stay Good Studios a mobile art education and event business specializing in guided painting experiences for children, families, schools, businesses, and community organizations. From birthdays and private events to corporate team-building, festivals, and workshops, we provide all materials and instruction to make creativity accessible and memorable for everyone. Traveling out to all areas. We teach all ages!

Preppy Pix STL

Preppy Pix STL captures life’s best moments with a modern open-air and roaming photo booth experience. Their interactive photo booth creates fun, candid memories for guests of all ages, making every celebration even more memorable with instant keepsake photos.

Sogility

Sogility’s Mobile Soccer Unit brings the excitement of technology-driven soccer training directly to the event! Kids can test their skills with interactive soccer challenges, advanced training technology, and fun, hands-on activities designed for players of all ages and skill levels.

Chef Bananas

Chef Bananas is one of St. Louis’ favorite family entertainers, bringing high-energy magic, comedy, music, bubbles, and interactive fun that keeps kids laughing, dancing, and engaged from start to finish. With decades of experience, his unforgettable performances are a hit with children and families alike.

Smalls Sliders

Smalls Sliders is one of the nation’s fastest-growing burger brands, serving fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, hand-spun milkshakes, and their signature Smauce®. With a simple menu focused on quality and flavor, Smalls delivers a fun, family-friendly dining experience that’s perfect for guests of all ages.

Grace Meat + Three

Grace Meat + Three is a beloved St. Louis restaurant known for its modern take on Southern comfort food, warm hospitality, and made-from-scratch favorites. From their award-winning fried chicken to homestyle sides and family-style meals, Grace brings people together over delicious food served with heart.

Mon Amie Poppy

Mon Amie Poppy is a St. Louis-based meal prep service dedicated to making mealtime easier for busy families. Using high-quality, wholesome ingredients, they create fresh, kid-friendly meals that are both nutritious and convenient, helping parents spend less time in the kitchen and more time making memories together.

Graze in Grace

Graze in Grace Mobile Bar brings a unique, elevated grazing experience to every event with beautifully curated charcuterie served from their charming mobile cart. Featuring artisan cheeses, premium meats, fresh fruits, and delicious accompaniments, their made-to-order creations are as beautiful as they are delicious—making every gathering a memorable one.

Kona Ice

Kona Ice delivers a one-of-a-kind shaved ice experience with vibrant tropical flavors, customizable treats, and a fun, interactive atmosphere. Known for bringing smiles to communities, Kona Ice combines refreshing frozen treats with a family-friendly experience that’s perfect for events of all sizes.