Join the Saint Louis Science Center for the St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show, a one-day paleontology pop-up event bringing together professionals from museums, universities, fossil clubs and science organizations (to name a few) for a day of hands-on exploration.
Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome.
Have some fall fun in downtown Kirkwood at the Kirkwood Fall Fest. This family friendly festival includes activities for kids, live music, and lots of local food favorites.
Experience a real cat show up close at the PraTICAL Cats Cat Show at the Purina Farms Event Center.
Join the Missouri History Museum in celebrating the opening weekend of their newest exhibit, St. Louis at Bat, highlighting 100 moments in baseball history.
The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday per month from September to May, homeschool families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are free.
Come to COCA and see Joshua's Boots, a new historical show made in collaboration with Opera Theatre of Saint Louis.
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers.
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.
Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book.
Get spooky with Halloween arts and crafts in the World Chess Hall of Fame's Play & Create gallery!