Preschoolers can get an up-close look at dinosaur teeth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig at this free program presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.
Spend some time at the Endangered Wolf Center and help give the animals a special surprise. Visitors can help fill presents, treats and other items for the African painted dogs, swift foxes and maned wolves.
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.
Spiderman and Captain America will visit the Winterfest Ice Rink in Kiener Plaza to skate with kids and have their photo taken with a great view of the Gateway Arch!
Break your cabin fever, shake off the cold and dance the night away at the Maryland Heights Snow Ball. This all-ages event is a night of music, games and dancing.
Kick off your New Year's Eve celebration with a free fireworks display at Westport Plaza.
Celebrate one of the final weekends of the traveling exhibit Kenya's Kids at The Magic House with the young dancers from Jahfi Studio.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.
Your baby can paint and scribble with other babies and create a big fun mess at the Baby Art Crawl. This free, one-hour event is sponsored by the St. Louis County Library.