Some St. Louis family attractions are re-opening with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings and safety guidelines here. We invite our readers to enjoy virtual events and socially distanced events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you do go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (now required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
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Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center
Learn about nocturnal animals at the 6th annual Tails of the Night at the Wildlife Rescue Center. The Center treats more than 500 native nocturnal animals yearly, such as bats, foxes, opossums, raccoons and flying squirrels. You'll learn about the live of these seldom-seen neighbors from the volunteers and staff who care for them.
You can also take an audio tour of the wildlife rehabilitation facility and learn about the mission of the Wildlife Rescue Center. then grab your flashlight and head out to the nature trail.
Kids Haunted Gingerbread House Decorating
Kids can get creative for some after-school Halloween decorating fun when they create a happy, haunted Halloween gingerbread house. House, icing, candies and sprinkles are provided.
Magical Masquerade Ball at Once Upon a Bash
Your kids can see some of their favorite characters and dress in their favorite costumes at the Magical Masquerade Ball at Once Upon a Bash. See Princess Tiana, Rapunzel, and Batman! Kids can also enjoy dancing, do crafts and have their picture taken with their favorite characters.
Space is limited and tickets are required. Cost is $15 per child and $20 per adult.
At Once Upon a Bash in Maplewood. 10 a.m. to noon.
More information: onceuponabash.com
Cyclocross Color Fun Ride
Join Spielberg Fitness and Junior Stars Cycling for the Cyclocross Color Fun Ride. The is a hybrid of an all-terrain biking adventure and color fun run.
No previous experience is needed. The color run ride includes a bike course full of obstacles, colored dust, bubbles, squirt guns, silly string and more.
Registration includes an event t-shirt. The first 10 people to register get a free water bottle. Registration opens at 9:15 a.m.; the ride starts at 10 a.m. Free, but a $10 donation is suggested. Sponsored by Spielberg Fitness.
The Scare Halloween Event
Kids are invited to wear their Halloween costume and participate in fun activities at this free event at Dierbergs stores. There will be face painting, balloon artists, and trick or treating throughout the store.
Family Night @ the Library: Boo-rific Halloween Party
Bring your kids dressed in their Halloween costumes and have a not-so-scary fun time with stories, music, crafts and, of course, treats!
Star Wars Reads Day
Celebrate Star Wars Reads Day at various branches of the St. Louis County Library and St. Charles County Library.
