Planetarium educators will narrate what is happening during the eclipse and there will be fun activities for all ages.
Kids can collect some bugs in Forest Park, see them up close and learn about the Forest Park ecosystem at this free outdoor workshop.
Visit the Field House Museum to celebrate a favorite childhood toy - the teddy bear! All kids 15 and under will take home a new furry friend of their own.
Children can read books to dogs, meet local authors and do some hands-on activities inspired by the books featured at this free story time designed to celebrate reading.
Celebrate Independence Day at the Old Courthouse with special ranger talks, mock trial vignettes, a public reading of the Declaration of Independence and a concert by the Independence Band.
Join Angela Speck, Director of Astronomy at the University of Missouri-Columbia, as she explains the upcoming solar eclipse and explains the best ways to view it at this free event.
Children 12 and under can register for Chalk Land, a kid-friendly area where kids can discover their inner artist with sidewalk chalking drawings, face painting, arts & crafts, music and more.
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.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
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.
Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway and enjoy free holiday and history-themed activities for the whole family.