Free activities for kids include superhero games, caped crusader crafts, robot demonstrations with Rockwood Teams, interactive STEM activities with Code Ninjas and "Little Ninja" training with Premier Martial Arts.
The festival features exhibitors from conservation organizations, vendors selling recycled art and craft items, tree seedling giveaways and more. A recycling drive-through will take place in the south parking lot from 9 a.m to noon.
DaySpring Arts & Education presents Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr., performed by the students of DaySpring Arts. This is a fully realized production complete with lights, costumes, sets, and choreography. Thoroughly Modern Millie Jr. tells the story of a girl who tries to make her fortune in the 1920s and finds love on the way.
Parents and families looking for inclusive summer camps and summer programs for kids with disabilities are invited to attend this Summer Opportunities Fair coordinated by the Special School District of St. Louis County and the Recreation Council of Greater St. Louis.
Come to Brentwood Ice Rink for a Super St. Patty's Day Skate. There will be live music and if you wear green, you'll get free skate rental.
Enjoy the world's largest costumed pet parade, a family friendly part of St. Louis' Soulard Mardi Gras celebration. See adorable pet in amusing and whimsical costumes, or dress up your own pooch and participate.
Head to the National Blues Museum for Blues Kids Boogie and a family Mardi Gras Party! This event includes live music, scavenger hunts, story time, hands-on activities and crafts. There will also be a musical petting zoo!
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.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights, a Kids Winter Wonderland, a nightly parade featuring the World-Famous Clydesdales, and lots of family-friendly activities.