Activities are designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level.
Family Day Oktoberfest includes performances by Circus Flora and Metro Theater Company, magical activities provided by The Magic House, dog-friendly fun with pet-related activities for kids from Purina, a children's tent with cookie decorating, a petting zoo, arts & crafts, live music, coloring, lawn games for the whole family, and lots more.
Celebrate Fall at Fire Station 1! There will be lots of fun for kids, free pumpkins, the Bubble Bus, face painting, games, yummy food and more.
Bring your whole family to this fun festival that includes live music, food trucks, kids crafts, pony rides, local vendors, a dog park and more! Plus, Woofstock benefits the homeless animals at Metro East Humane Society. Friendly dogs are not only welcomed, but encouraged!
Get into the spirit of the season by decorating, painting and filling pumpkins with yummy Halloween treats for the wolves, foxes and other canids at the Endangered Wolf Center.
Join in on the free family fun at Howl & Prowl, with Halloween activities for all ages including a costume parade and contest.
Halloween parties at the St. Louis Public Library are free! Kids and teens can make their own Frankentoy or craft, watch Halloween movies, and find Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged!
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists, ages 18 months to 5 years and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.