Play Dates follow a monthly theme that invites close looking, hands-on art making, and safe, creative play. Plus, you'll enjoy performances from guest artists that get everybody moving!
At the Historic St. Charles Pumpkin Glow you and your family can bask in the glow of carved pumpkins throughout the historic district while the merchants along Main Street stay open late to offer scary good deals, and the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. Costumes are encouraged, but this is not a trick or treating event.
Bring your little ghouls and goblins in their favorite costumes to the Main Street historic district in St. Charles for trick or treating from Main Street merchants.
Celebrate the spookiest day of the year with a candy hunt, hay rides, inflatables, carnival games and more at Party in the Patch.
Join The College School for the Middle School Open House. Families interested in 6th-8th grades are invited to explore the school's spaces and learn about The College School's adventurous, hands-on curriculum.
At The College School, students from Preschool through Eighth Grade learn by doing. They explore creeks and forests, tackle meaningful challenges, ask big questions, and build the confidence to think independently. With strong academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, learning extends far beyond the classroom.
Community School fosters the intellectual, emotional, and creative growth of young children and encourages their development as leaders of the next generation. Join Community School for a Connect with Community event to learn more about the school and admissions process.
Shaw Nature Reserve will host its 17th annual Art Show on Nov. 7 and 8. The event features the work of 30 local artists whose art captures the beauty of nature.
Children can help families in need in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids CAN Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will get free admission.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kids Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!
Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts.