Preschool

At COCAplay: Magnificent Me, children enjoy story time with books that celebrate unique gifts such as Incredible Me and I Like Myself. Then, they creatively express themselves through movement and self-portraits that highlight their own special gifts.

Ring in 2020 with the whole family at the Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This celebration is from 6 to 8 p.m., so it's perfect for all ages. Kids can make an eco-friendly party hat with Perennial, or write down their wish for the new year on seed paper and watch their dreams grow throughout the year. 

Your family can play together with today's top tech! This Family Fun Night is free and for ages 3 and up. 

Come see the sea during opening day of the St. Louis Aquarium. The 120,000 square-foot aquarium is open to the public for the first time on Christmas Day. 

Ring in the new year with your whole family with cosmic skating, basketball, pickleball and Wii games at the New Year's Eve on Ice. 

Visitors are welcome to view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers. There will be a warming tent that will include children's art activities and a St. Louis Audubon display. Families can also take photos next to the full-size eagle's nest, and watch a live eagle educational program.

Go bananas because Curious George is coming to the Magic House! Families are invited to swing into the morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast (bananas included) with visits from Curious George himself. Children will also enjoy private playtime in the museum, create a hat to take home inspired by The Man in the Yellow Hat, and get to explore the Magic House's newest exhibit, Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Registration is required.