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Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House
Friday, October 30, 2026
Saturday, October 31, 2026

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.

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Toddler Tunes at The Magic House
Tuesday, November 10, 2026

Toddler Tunes combines music, movement, and interactive story time to encourage little ones to sing, dance, play instruments, and explore rhythm through hands-on activities and imaginative play.

 

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Free Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Saturday, December 19, 2026

Join Craft Alliance every Third Saturday of the month for a free, hands-on craft workshop designed for kids ages 5 and up, along with their parents or caregivers. Led by professional teaching artists, families create together in the Craft Alliance studios — exploring clay, fiber, textiles, metals, and more.
No registration required—just drop in and get creative!

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FestAbility at the Missouri History Museum

Celebrate the Disability community in St. Louis with a day of accessible, family-friendly activities and entertainment at FestAbility! Enjoy live performances, storytelling with a book giveaway, resource tables, crafts, a chance to pet Duo Dogs service dogs, a sensory room, and more! 

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Boo at the Zoo
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026

Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots 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 and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.

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Little Explorers at Ballwin Parks
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!

 

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Wednesday, November 4, 2026

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1and up can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Kirkwood Spooktacular
Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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! 

 

 

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