Activities are designed to be simple enough for ages 4 and up to enjoy, yet complex enough that more experienced young artists can take their projects to another level.
Wear your costumes for this Monster Mash Trunk or Treat for the whole family. Activities include trick-or-treating, the Bubble Bus, face painting, free pumpkins to take home for kids ages 14 and younger, games, and more.
Celebrate Fall at Fire Station 1! There will be lots of fun for kids, free pumpkins, the Bubble Bus, face painting, games, yummy food and more.
Bring your whole family to this fun festival that includes live music, food trucks, kids crafts, pony rides, local vendors, a dog park and more! Plus, Woofstock benefits the homeless animals at Metro East Humane Society. Friendly dogs are not only welcomed, but encouraged!
Get into the spirit of the season by decorating, painting and filling pumpkins with yummy Halloween treats for the wolves, foxes and other canids at the Endangered Wolf Center.
Join in on the free family fun at Howl & Prowl, with Halloween activities for all ages including a costume parade and contest.
Halloween parties at the St. Louis Public Library are free! Kids and teens can make their own Frankentoy or craft, watch Halloween movies, and find Halloween candy. Costumes are encouraged!
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
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.
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.