From becoming a researcher at the panda preserve, to shopping in a traditional neighborhood market, to participating in a daily dragon parade and more, visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture through six different immersive environments.
Tape Town is a made-for-kids town where kids can grab a car and zoom all around, making various stops along the way.
Spend some time at the Endangered Wolf Center and help give the animals a special surprise. Visitors can help fill presents, treats and other items for the African painted dogs, swift foxes and maned wolves.
Every movie is just $5 on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day at Marcus Theatre locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. See current blockbusters like Welcome to Marwen, Aquaman and Mary Poppins Returns or Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for just $5 per person whether it's a post-gift exchange afternoon matinee or an after-dinner late show.
Spiderman and Captain America will visit the Winterfest Ice Rink in Kiener Plaza to skate with kids and have their photo taken with a great view of the Gateway Arch!
Break your cabin fever, shake off the cold and dance the night away at the Maryland Heights Snow Ball. This all-ages event is a night of music, games and dancing.
Kick off your New Year's Eve celebration with a free fireworks display at Westport Plaza.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!
Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.
Get spooky with Halloween arts and crafts in the World Chess Hall of Fame's Play & Create gallery!
Toddler Tunes combines music, movement, and interactive story time to encourage little ones to sing, dance, play instruments, and explore rhythm through hands-on activities and imaginative play.