Parent with Child

Kids can enjoy stories, songs and other fun activities in English and Mandarin to help develop early literary and language skills at Bilingial Story Time at the St. Louis County Library. 

Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.

Trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for your little ones to climb on, inspect and interact with. This rain-or-shine event is free and open to all.

Kids are the star of the show during the Central West End's Children's Costume Parade and Party. The parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by trick or treating at neighborhood businesses. 

Dress up in costume and enjoy a candy stroll at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at the Kirkwood Spooktacular. Bring your own candy bag to collect lots of sweet treats at this free event! 

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.

Enjoy a family-friendly Oktoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest! Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo's animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in all the regular Zoo fun and explore new adventures at Zootoberfest activity stations.