Elementary Age

Kids with sensory needs are invited to visit with Santa at area malls during Santa Cares. Visits will be held in a calming environment before the malls are open to the public. Photo packages will be available for purchase. 

Main Street St. Charles is the setting for this family favorite holiday event. The Santa Parade features all of the Christmas Tradition characters, carolers, and a cavalcade of international Santas, each carrying the flag of their native land.

Enjoy a Trunk or Treat that benefits the Special Olympics of Missouri.  Sponsored by the Maryland Heights Police Department, this trunk or treat includes pumpkin painting, candy, food trucks, a petting zoo, police and fire vehicles and more. 

The Castlewood Stables Friday Night Equestrian Club is a 2 1/2 hour event that is held on select Friday nights for 8 to 14-year-olds. They will learn the basics of riding, make a fun craft, learn about grooming and tacking up a horse  . . . all in a Horse Club/Camplike setting! Registration is required.

Family Fall Art Day allows you to make your own masterpieces while enjoying cider and popcorn. Choose from several projects, including painting a paper mache pumpkin, making a plaster mask, glittering a spider, creating a clay stickman and more. 

The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991. 

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and poet Ellis Paul is returning to The College School for a free family concert that is open to all. Kids can sing along as Paul performs songs from his award-winning children's albums The Dragonfly Races and The Hero in You.