Middle Schoolers

Start your day with a sweet treat on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

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.

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.