St. Louis

Go on a heart-pounding adventure through the magical scores of John Williams with the St. Louis Symphony. Generations, young and old, will be captivated by the program exploring the depths of our imaginations and the far reaches of outer space. 

Bring your family to hear the famous scores from Star Wars before the release of Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens, as well as other selections from Harry Potter, Jurasic Park, the holiday classic Home Alone and more!

Early childhood teachers are invited to bring their students to the Missouri Botanical Garden for an unforgettable visit to the Gardenland Express. This year the annual holiday train show celebrates conifers of the world.

Children will enjoy the train show, complete a craft and learn how conifers help animals survive the winter. All classes receive a take-home Winter Kit to use in their classroom and schoolyard. 

Explore Mars in two very different but amazingly real ways at the Saint Louis Science Center. Mission: Mars exhibits, opening today, will span across Interstate 64/40 from the main Science Center building to the James S. McDonnel Planetarium in Forest Park.

Hold a real human brain, learn about its amazing feats, and discover its secrets in the Amazing Brain Carnival! That's just one of the hands-on activities designed to help kids and adults learn about health, wellness and technology at HealthFest 2016.

Parents are invited to attend the Spooktacular Kindergarten Fair to learn about Charter School opportunities in St. Louis. Bring your kids in costume for trick or treating while you learn about kindergarten options. 

Schools represented include: The Biome School, St. Louis Language Immersion Schools, Confluence Charter Schools, City Garden Montessori, Gateway Science Academy, Lafayette Preparatory Academy, EAGLE College Prep and more. 

At Tower Grove Park, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

For one day only, Journey to the Top tram rides at the Gateway Arch will be sold at their original price of $1. Visitors to the top will receive a 'Top of the Arch' lapel button modeled after one that was originally distributed when the trams opened in 1967.

Bring your family to the new Kings, Queens & Castles exhibition at the World Chess Hall of Fame. Created in collaboration with The Magic House, this innovative, interactive family exhibit brings the game of chess to life and provides an engaging introduction to individual chess pieces and game strategy. The exhibit features an array of hands-on elements. A drawbridge leading to a castle greets guests, a dress-up station transforms children into royalty, and life-sized chess pieces with cutouts for faces make for great photos! Learn more at worldchesshof.org.