Parent with Child

Gather at the historic Stephen and Peter Sachs Museum as staff at the Missouri Botanical Garden read aloud from books they love most. Come for the stories and then wander through the Literary Garden. 

The Saturday Sneak Peek at New City School is a kid-friendly Open House that gives families a chance to explore New City School together. You'll connect with faculty and current families at activity stations in several of students' favorite places to learn and play. 

The biggest brunch of the season features Santa and Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals! The menu covers all the bases, and families get to take home photos of their kids with Santa and Fredbird. Additional activities for kids include face painting and balloon art and letters to Santa.

Have some science fun with Santa! At Science with Santa, kids will travel around to different stations of experiments, build something amazing with LEGOs, have a snack, and take a picture with Santa!

Bring the whole family to beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Enjoy several different candy cane hunts, then step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes.

The Central West End Window Walk features free holiday festivities, including trolley rides, ice carvings, pictures with Santa, carolers, musical & dance performances, s'mores, and beautifully decorated windows. New this year: Magic on McPherson, a market holiday experience.

Warm up with the Ice Princess and her lovable snowman pal at Warm Hug Holiday at The Butterfly House!