Family Events

When I told my seven-year-old I was going to be talking with children’s author Nick Bruel, she squealed like Shawn Mendes just walked in the room with a giant bag of Twizzlers. As a child who struggles with reading issues, my little one was taken in by Bruel’s slightly sarcastic, always funny Bad Kitty books. 

For the past 50 years, the St. Louis Blues have thrilled families throughout the region – and across the country – with heart-racing plays, pulse-pounding action and adrenaline-pumping heroics.

During the holidays, St. Louis transforms into a winter wonderland that rivals the North Pole itself (minus the snow). With incredible light displays that spark excitement in every child, train rides that put them face to face with Santa himself, and bazaars that feature handmade gifts even the elves would envy, there’s something magical for every member of the family. Our picks for this year include:

When all of the holiday madness gets to be too much this December, take a breather by taking in a remarkable show with your favorite kiddos. Beginning Dec. 5, Metro Theater Company will present a new family favorite, The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane at the Missouri History Museum. Following the adventures of a toy rabbit who longs to return to the little girl who loves him, this magical fairy tale and modern American classic is the perfect holiday gift to share with your little theater fans.

When it comes to the holidays, your weekends can fill up faster than a Christmas stocking, especially if you have little ones at home.

In a world dominated by Bieber and Swift, few kids are ever exposed to Gilbert and Sullivan. Yet, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis (OTSL) is on a mission to change that – to open kids’ eyes and ears to classic operatic masterpieces by delivering the show directly to them. And during one special performance on October 29, the company will give kids with sensory issues the chance to experience the magic of live theater on their own terms.

Even if your family has been celebrating Halloween for most of October, nothing can top Halloween weekend to bring out the ghouls, goblins, witches, superheroes and trick-or-treating fun.