A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season on October 28-29, and children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.
Indulge in nature and experience a day outdoors with your little one as you engage in activities that will help you build your "outdoor toolbox," including a short hike/storybook walk, and more on the beautiful grounds of Babler State Park.
New this season, Teaching in Room 9 takes learning beyond the classroom as viewers discover our region's resources. Children will explore the coloring wall at the Missouri History Museum, learn about dinosaurs at the Saint Louis Science Center, and experience African art and mummies at the Saint Louis Art Museum, just to name a few.
Ruh-roh! Scooby-Doo and the gang invite families to solve a gem of a mystery at the SCOOBY-DOO! Mansion Mayhem exhibit at The Magic House. This immersive experience allows families to analyze clues and put their problem-solving skills to the test.
Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms. Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action.
Head to Forest Park for the 50th annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.
Visit Whitecliff Park in Crestwood for a free Touch-a-Truck open to all. Kids can climb into, hop on and honk the horns of some big trucks and other vehicles.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
The Spring Fishing Derby at Watson Trail Park is free and open to the general public and kids of all ages. Participants can compete for trophies for the smallest, largest and most fish caught.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.