Elementary Age

Join the Challenger Learning Center for the Rockets Family Workshop and the public space mission, two great events that you and your child can enjoy together! 

Kids can put a spooky twist on their Ninja skills at the Ninja Spooky Skills Clinic at Ninja Central. The clinic is a perfect opportunity for kids ages 4 and up to spend an hour working on their Ninja skills, tackling obstacles, and building confidence, all while getting into spooky season. 

Welcome to Sci-FEAST at the Saint Louis Science Center, a free, all-day educational event about food. 

Join the Saint Louis Science Center for the St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show, a one-day paleontology pop-up event bringing together professionals from museums, universities, fossil clubs and science organizations (to name a few) for a day of hands-on exploration. 

Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome. 

Come see the Nature Playscape in Forest Park filled with books, puppets, flannel boards & flannels, and young families at Read, Play, Grow! This unique "come and go as you please" outdoor event for kids ages 0-5 and their families is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with their children while connecting with nature.

Experience holiday magic as the beloved Muppets help Ebenezer Scrooge rediscover the spirit of Christmas in this delightful family film, accompanied by a live performance of the iconic score by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra.