Middle Schoolers

Bring your family to the Missouri History Museum to celebrate and reflect on the life and legacy of Dt. Martin Luther King Jr. Discuss how to make a difference in your community, get active with yoga and movement workshops, create peace-inspired art, meet local and nationally renowned authors, and explore stories of the civil rights movement and the work of Dr. King. 

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see animated light displays, enjoy fireside stories, campfire s'mores, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, 4-D Polar Express Experience and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland. Parking is free.

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.

See a live bald eagle up close, participate in cold weather games like ice putt putt golf, ice cube crush and spin the wheel, watch ice sculptors create works of art and more at the free Eagle Ice Festival at the Alton Visitors Center.

Kick your winter break up a notch with Winter Camp at Ultimate Ninjas! Campers will have some indoor fun on the American Ninja Warrior style obstacle courses, where they'll learn to challenge themselves in a positive environment.

Teams from FIRST Robotics will be at The Magic House to showcase their amazing robots in action!

Moms, bring your favorite superhero to this date night at The Lodge Des Peres. Couples will enjoy a special ldinner, dancing, inflatable obstacle pro-racer bounce house, photo opportunities and party favors. Advance registration is required.