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Halloween is bigger and more boo-tiful than ever at The Magic House! Visit The Magic House for Halloween Magic, featuring outdoor experiences, decorating mini pumpkins, a not-so-spooky spiderweb maze, fun yard games, Halloween-themed trike town and all of your favorite Magic House exhibits – with a Halloween twist!

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Howl-O-Ween Fest at Purina Farms

Bring your whole family to Purina Farms for some fall fun at the Howl-O-Ween Fest! You'll enjoy petting animals, special performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team, lots of not-so-spooky photo opportunities, pony rides, face painting, wagon rides and more. Plus, come dressed in costume to participate in the Costume Paw-ty! Reservations are required.

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150th Birthday Bash at Tower Grove Park

Celebrate 150 years of common ground at the 150th Birthday Bash at Tower Grove Park! Bring your family to enjoy live music, lots of food trucks, Fredbird, entertainment from Celia for the kids, art projects from Artscope and lots more.

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Emerson Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance

At Emerson Family Saturdays at Craft Alliance, families create together in each of the Craft Alliance studios, exploring clay, fiber, metals and graphic arts. These free workshops are led by professional artists and are for families with kids ages 5 and up. Registration is required.

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Mostly Ghostly Haunted Mansion

Have you heard the rumors that The Magic House is haunted at night? Now you have the chance to explore this mysterious possibility! Take a private spooky tour of the 1901 Victorian House where it all started and play along the way!

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Frights and Heights at the Gateway Arch

The tallest monument in the United States will become the spookiest on October 15 during Frights and Heights at the Gateway Arch. The Arch will transform into a family-friendly Halloween party full of tricks and treats.

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Pumpkin Glow on Des Peres Pond

Launch Jack-O-Lanterns into the Des Peres Pond to become part of a magical float at the Pumpkin Glow.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Monday, November 28, 2022

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours (that are stroller-friendly), and a drive-through experience.

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Omnimax Movies at the Saint Louis Science Center

Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience.

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Planetarium Shows at the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park

Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.

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Budding Artists Preschool Art Program

At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Both in-person and virtual sessions are offered.

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Family Night with Fredbird is back at Cardinals Nation starting on November 9th! Join us at Cardinals Nation Restaurant & Bar on select Wednesday evenings this off-season! Bring your family down for games, prizes, and meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids eat free every Wednesday from 5 - 9 p.m.* To view the dates and make your reservation, visit cardinals.com/familynight

*One free kids meal, per adult meal purchased. Dine-in only. For kids 12 and under.

Giveback Program: Your organization can partner with Cardinals Nation Restaurant for a Family Night with Fredbird! Anyone that comes into the restaurant and mentions the name of the organization on the appropriate Wednesday night, will have 15% of their pre-tax bill donated back to the organization.

The Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar is a family friendly holiday festival especially for kids and dogs! This St. Louis favorite returns to the state-of-the-art Purina Event Center on Dec. 3-4. Visit the Kids Activity Area, take photos with Santa ($5 Photo Pass for kids and dogs or FREE when you donate a pet toy or supply item), ride the trackless train, play in inflatable bounce houses, watch live musical entertainment and canine demonstrations, meet adoptable pets, visit the Slobber Town Activity Area for dogs, and shop for unique gifts! Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar admission is free; parking is $25 per car. There will be a dedicated sensory-friendly space for the duration of the event that will offer photo with Santa for families with children of all abilities from 11:30-12:30 each day. The Pet-acular Holiday Bazaar will be held December 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Reservations are required. LEARN MORE AT PURINAFARMS.COM

The Rep rings in the spirit of the season with the second annual production of A Christmas Carol. At long last, the ghosts of Ebenezer Scrooge's past, present and future have caught up with him. Now London's most infamous miser face down his demons, reconcile the consequences of his choices and experience the power and joy of a miraculous redemption. Don't miss Santa Saturdays, when your child can have their photo taken with Santa for free! Plus, use our promo code FAMILY and buy two—get two tickets free! FOLLOW THIS LINK TO LEARN MORE AND GET TICKETS

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