Places to Play in STL When Mom Needs to Get Work Done

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Photo by Kelly Laramore Photography

Check out these local spots where kids can play and moms can get some work done! Whether you chill at a kid-friendly coffee shop, hang at a library, or plug your laptop in at a nearby play place, every mom can benefit from having a list of fun options in their back pocket!

 

 

Go Play

140 Long Road, Suite 108, Chesterfield, MO 63005

Check out this new indoor playground and party place! Kids ages 6 months – 12 years old will have a blast! With 10,000 square feet of indoor playground space, there is so much to explore!

Thursday – Tuesday: 8 am – 1 pm | 2 – 7 pm

Wednesday: 8 am – 1 pm

 

 

Black Lab STL

725 Kingsland Avenue, University City, MO 63130

Black Lab Coffee is a family-friendly specialty coffee shop in University City. 

Monday – Saturday: 8 am – 2 pm

 

 

Photo courtesy of Blossom Play Cafe

Blossom Play Cafe

2 Eagle Center, O’Fallon, IL 62269

An indoor place for parents and their toddlers to connect. Reservations (and socks!) required.

Monday: 9 am – noon

Tuesday + Wednesday: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 8 – 10 am | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm

Saturday: 9 am – noon

Sunday: Closed

 

Bud to Bloom Play Therapy | Sprouts Play Time

913 S 13th Street, St. Louis MO 63103

Sprouts Play Time at Bud to Bloom is for children 2-5 years old to play, socialize, and have fun in a safe indoor space. Coffee, water and snacks are provided. One of their masters level interns will be there to engage with the children, but this is a child-centered play time where they can let their imagination run free. Registration is required. Parents/caregivers must stay on the premises with their children but are free to enjoy time to work while children are playing.

$10

Select Mondays and Fridays from 9:30am-11am

 

Hartford Coffee Company

3974 Hartford Street Saint Louis, MO  63116

Located in South Tower Grove Park, this charming establishment has coffee and bakery items, but also kid-friendly menu items like goldfish and animal crackers!  While adults sip coffee and utilize free wifi, kids can play in the adorable play space.

Free. 

Daily 7 am – 6 pm

 

 

Kirkwood Public Library

140 E. Jefferson Avenue, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Stop in for a story time or special event for kids or teens! There’s always so much to do at the library.

Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm

Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

 

 

Chick Fil-A

Multiple STL area locations

Double whammy here! Knock out lunch and playtime at this kid-friendly restaurant, located all around the St. Louis area. 

Free

 

 

Enchanted Playroom

1155 Bryan Road, O’Fallon, MO 63366

Enchanted Playroom is an indoor soft play recreation and party event center where your child will grow, develop, and socialize through imaginative play.

Monday – Friday: 9 am – 4 pm

Saturday: 9 am – 3 pm (call ahead as they do close for private events on occasional Saturdays)

 

 

Ferguson Public Library

35 N. Florissant Rd., Ferguson, MO 63135

Stop in for a story time or special event for kids or teens! There’s always so much to do at the library.

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday: 9 am – 6 pm

Saturday: 9 m – 4 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

 

Five Oaks on Warson

1200 N. Warson Road, Olivette, MO 63132

Five Oaks on Warson is different. It is more than a gym. It is more than a building for sports and fitness. It is a place for all ages to gather and participate in learning, wellness, and recreational activities.

Monday – Friday: 5:30 am – 9 pm

Saturday + Sunday: 7 am – 5 pm

 

 

Clark Family Branch Library (opens July 9!)

1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63131

Libraries aren’t just for reading anymore! This new branch of the library has it all including a Children’s Exploration Space, a Teen Innovation Lab, a Wooded Patio, and a Walking Trail. 

 

 

Florissant Valley Library

195 S. New Florissant Road, Florissant, MO 63031

Florissant Valley Branch is the largest branch in North County. They are  one of the branches that got a spectacular Discovery Zone kids’ play area! 

Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

 

 

Daniel Boone Library

300 Clarkson Road, Ellisville, MO 63011

Daniel Boone Library is one of the branches that got a spectacular Discovery Zone kids’ play area! 

Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

 

 

Your Village

Clarkson Wilson Center, Chesterfield, MO 63017

Your Village STL is an indoor play space where imagination knows no bounds! Children can step into a world filled with laughter, adventure, and endless opportunities for them to play, learn, and grow. Featuring a pretend market, doctor’s office, veterinarian and cafe, Play Village offers a haven for children to unleash their creativity, make new friends, and utilize their imagination playground. They even have a safe space for the littles ones to play.

 

 

Teleo Coffee

132 W. Monroe, Kirkwood MO 63122

At Teleo Coffee, the concept is simple – love your neighbor. One cup at a time! There are many things that set apart this absolutely charming coffee shop nestled in the heart of Kirkwood, but what stands out most is the genuine love they have for St. Louis. Every quarter, they donate some of their proceeds to a local organization that aligns with their mission. As moms, we love Teleo because of their wonderful childrens’ room upstairs!  Books, toys and a chalkboard for the kids and comfy sofas for mom are a winning combo in our book!  Not to mention their kid-friendly drinks we know your children will love, the Fluffy or Yeti, steamed vanilla milk with sprinkles and marshmallows. Enjoy a healthy breakfast and a delicious cup of coffee at Teleo – we know you’ll love it!
 
Monday – Friday: 6. am – 6 pm
 
Saturday: 6 am – 4 pm
 
Sunday: CLOSED
 

 

 

Meramec Valley Library

1501 San Simeon Way, Fenton, MO 63026

One of the St. Louis County Library locations with a fun, interactive Discovery Zone kids area!

Sunday: Closed

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

 

 

Carpenter Branch: St. Louis Public Library

3309 South Grand Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63118

Libraries are amazing spaces to take kiddos to read and play while you get some work done!

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm

Friday + Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm

Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

 

 

Barr Branch: St. Louis Public Library

1701 South Jefferson Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63104

Libraries are amazing spaces to take kiddos to read and play while you get some work done!

Monday: noon – 8 pm

Tuesday  – Thursday: noon – 6 pm

Friday + Saturday: 10 am – 5 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

 

 

The Drip Coffee

3615 Potomac Street, St. Louis, MO 63118

“From adding in family values to social activist topics, this space is created to feel like a second home and safe space to all. We want everyone to be honored, cherished, seen, loved and more, the moment they walk through our golden gates” It’s a space you have to see to believe! They’ve even included a children’s area with toys and room to play! 

Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am – 4 pm

Sunday: 8:30 am – noon

 

 

Grandma’s Playroom

9981 Lin Ferry Drive, St. Louis, MO 63123

Children of all ages are welcome during open play hours! $12 per child, $10 for additional siblings. Adults are free. Call ahead to check capacity, especially on school holidays or inclement weather days!

Check the website for the latest open play hours!

 

 

Kokomo Joe’s

4105 N. Cloverleaf Drive, St. Peters, MO 63376

Kokomo Joe’s is the ultimate family fun center in St. Peters, Mo. The entertainment center is well-known for its wide variety of attractions, fantastic birthday parties, and meeting spaces in a clean, welcoming, and fun atmosphere. If you’ve got older kids with energy to burn, this is a great spot for them to play while you get work done!

Sunday – Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm

Friday: 11 am – 11 pm

Saturday: 10 am – 11 pm

 

 

Playtime Arcade

105 Hwy A, Wentzville, MO 63385

Welcome to the ultimate entertainment destination, where fun knows no bounds! Dive into a world of excitement featuring Axe Throwing, Laser Tag, Virtual Reality, Mini Bowling, Virtual Rockwall, Inflatables & Playgrounds, Cornhorn Leagues, and an expansive 75-piece Arcade.

Sunday + Monday: 11 am – 8 pm

Tuesday: 3 – 8 pm

Wednesday + Thursday: 10 am – 8 pm

Friday + Saturday: 10 am – 10 pm