Variety the Children's Charity of St. Louis

🎉 Big news! The Dennis & Judy Jones Variety Wonderland Playground is nominated for @10Best and we need YOUR vote! Located in Forest Park, this inclusive playground lets kids of all abilities play, explore, and belong. Vote daily through April 15: 10best.usatoday.com/.../variety-wo…

Today is #WorldDownSyndromeDay, so we're celebrating our friends with Down Syndrome who fill our world with joy, determination, and heart. 💙💛 Join us in spreading love and acceptance today and every day!

Posting some sweet smiles ahead of the spring season! These sweet moments and our #VarietyKids just warm our hearts. ❤🌿🌷🍃☺️

Cue the sunshine and the smiles… ☀️ Variety's #SummerCamp registration is NOW OPEN! Spots fill quickly, so don’t wait - sign up today and get ready for an unforgettable summer! Visit our website for all the details: varietystl.org/SummerCamp2026

Meet #VarietyKid Abagail! Her adaptive bike means stronger muscles, joyful rides with her family, and plenty of friendly races with her sister. The right equipment opens doors to confidence and independence. 🚲🎩❤️ #adaptiveequipment #DME

It’s #NationalPizzaDay, and we’re celebrating a partnership that’s about so much more than pizza 🍕 We’re grateful for @imospizza and their continued support of Variety families, and for our shared values of community and reimagining possibilities. ❤️

All this talk of snow reminded us of our snow-themed activities at Winter Camp! Campers painted snowflakes, made snow globes, and created variations of fake snow to play into the winter season. Truly "snow" much fun was had by all! ❄⛄️🩵

Today is #NationalHuggingDay ❤ At Variety, every hug represents something bigger, like support, confidence, and acceptance. So we’re sharing hugs that inspire confidence, create connection, and help #VarietyKids reach their fullest potential!

#ThrowBack to all the fun at Winter Camp ❄️💫 From STEM discoveries to creative arts, pool splashes, rock climbing wins, and music-filled moments, our campers made every day unforgettable. We miss these smiles! 😍

#HappyNewYear! 🥳❤️ At Variety, we’re proud to support children with disabilities across St. Louis by providing accessible programs and opportunities where they can connect, grow, and thrive all year long. We're can't wait to see what joy and possibilities await us in 2026!

Happy Holidays from all of us at Variety St. Louis! We wish you a season filled with peace, warmth, and joy. Thank you for being part of our mission, and best wishes for a joyful holiday season and a bright year ahead. ❤️❄️⛄️

A truly holly, jolly celebration! Our Variety Chorus and Dance groups shined at this year’s Holiday Concert, spreading joy through music and movement. A big round of applause for our #VarietyKids! 👏🎶 Thank you to STL Santa for adding extra holiday magic to the evening! 🎅🎄

👏 Join us in celebrating Variety Board Member, Linda Hunter! Recently honored by @AFPSTL as the Outstanding Fundraising Volunteer, Linda’s leadership and compassion make a tremendous impact. We’re grateful for all she does for our Variety Kids! 🎩❤️ 📸: @AFPSTL

#FlashbackFriday to some joyful moments from last year's Winter Camp sessions. Our Variety kiddos had so much fun crafting, swimming, singing, and more! We can't wait for this year's session! ❄️💙🎨🥁

Meet Eliana! ❤ With support Variety received from PLB, her family received wheelchair van modifications that make everyday outings safer and more accessible. This is the heart of our work: ensuring kids have the tools to be included in every moment. #Accessibility #VarietySTL

Wishing you and yours a #HappyThanksgiving! 🦃🍂 Grateful today and always for a community that lifts up Variety Kids with love, inclusion, and possibility. Thank you for being part of our story. 💛

Squad ghouls! 👻✨ Happy Halloween from the costumed Variety crew! Wishing everyone a fun and safe night full of treats (and maybe a few tricks)! 🎃🧡

Charlie once struggled at other programs, but camp at Variety was different. He came home happy, confident & even with a new friend! Our #AdventureCamp helps kids grow in independence & joy through compassionate, inclusive experiences. 😎 Learn more at: varietystl.org/AdventureCamp

Though the rain almost scared us away, we had an amazing turn out at our #TrunkOrTreat event last Sunday! 🎃✨ We are so grateful to everyone who joined us for an evening of spooky fun, creativity, and community spirit! We can’t wait for next year!🕷️👻 ⁠ #VarietySTL #Halloween

Important Update! 🎃 Due to rain in the forecast, Variety’s Trunk-or-Treat is postponed to Sunday, Oct. 19, 4–5:30 PM! Join us for costumes, candy & fun in the Variety parking lot! 🍬👻 We're still accepting registrations — learn more and sign up at: 👉 varietystl.org/trunk-or-treat/