15 Festive and Fun Holiday Events for Your Family This Holiday Season

For kids with big ideas and even bigger dreams, activities in the classroom help fire up their enthusiasm for all things math and science. But when that excitement extends beyond the school day, the fun really takes off! At Maryville University’s Interactive STEM Studio, today’s kids are gearing up to become tomorrow’s trailblazers and innovators. By providing science, technology, engineering, and math programming led by certified faculty, Maryville helps students ages four to 16 boost their creative thinking skills and unleash their inner genius through immersive, hands-on, and play-based learning experiences.

As much as I love finding fun ideas on Pinterest for magical first-day photos and perfectly curated bento box lunches complete with animal face mini sandwiches, it doesn’t help me stay sane. Instead, it makes the pressure build that I am responsible for making the new school year absolutely amazing.

Visiting a farm can be a real adventure for city and suburban kids. Getting up close to and even feeding farm animals can lead to lots of fun and unexpected learning. We've rounded up some tried and true nearby options where your family can spend a day in the country and meet some new barnyard friends.

This season, the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra (SLSO) will once again hit the stage for its popular Family Concert series. Featuring three captivating performances, the series ensures orchestral concerts are accessible for families and thrilling for their kiddos, whether they’re regular concert-goers or experiencing the magic of SLSO for the first time. Add to the series SLSO family movie nights and digital concerts, and it’s an action-packed season for every music lover.

With the perfect blend of adventure and responsibility, camp life teaches kids valuable lessons they can use for the rest of their lives. If you send your child to overnight camp, here are some life lessons they are likely to learn.