St. Louis

Enjoy October weekends of free spooky fun at Halloweekends at the Saint Louis Zoo! Come to the Zoo dressed in family friendly costumes and as you walk around to see the animals you'll find non-scary Halloween decorations, watch special pumpkin enrichment treats with the animals, experience costumed character meet-and-greets, enjoy the Family Game Zone, take part in the Pumpkin Stomp 'n Chomp, enjoy fall treats and more. 

Meet up at the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape 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. 

Visit Ballpark Village on select Thursdays nights all summer long and see some of your favorite family movies. 

Enjoy food from dozens of local restaurants and refreshments from local breweries and wineries. There will also be lots of vendor booths from farmers and artisans, and live music.

Dine in one of the extended patios in Central West End while you enjoy performers, activities for kids, and live music on the last Saturday of the month. Family-friendly festivities include fire performers, jugglers, balloon animals, face painting, games, unicycle performances, hula hoop performances and more. 

Take a trip to the stars and beyond at Tower Grove Park's first-ever, very kid-friendly, Astronomy Festival. 

The Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features more than 80 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, native plants, live music and local brews, plus a two-acre Kid's Corner with farm animals (like llamas, alpacas and sheep!), and a pumpkin patch with decorating let by Perennial.