Babies and Toddlers

Santa is coming to St. Louis and is parking his sleigh at The Magic House! Children can visit with Santa, deliver their wish list to him, and have their picture or their whole family's picture taken with Santa.

See a cast of daring dachshunds as they attempt to put on a circus variety show with amazing acrobatic feats at the St. Louis County Library! The show is taken to hilarious heights as it is constantly interrupted by Li'l Dumpling, the littlest Dachshund in the world, who desperately wants to get in on the act. 

As part of its holiday happenings, Santa will visit the Museum of Transportation, arriving in style by helicopter.

The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the jolly man himself this holiday season – Santa Claus. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and leave the cooking to the crew. Then grab a photo with Santa!

A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season on November 1-2, and children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.

Discover Christ-centered education and resources for your family at the St. Louis Christian School Fair. Hundreds of Christian families, schools, homeschool groups and whole-child businesses will gather to celebrate faith, family and education.