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Code Ninjas in Wildwood is offering Craft & Code Adventure Full-Day and Half-Day Camps on Wednesday, November 26 for ages 5-14.

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Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms

Enjoy a cozy pancake and sausage breakfast, sip hot cocoa, and take photos with Santa you'll treasure for years at Breakfast with Santa at Brookdale Farms in Eureka. Tickets to Breakfast with Santa include breakfast, a Santa photo opportunity, and access to the festive barn experience.

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Noontime New Year's Eve at The Magic House and MADE for Kids

New Year's revelers of all ages (even those with a bedtime!) are invited to ring in the new year a little bit early with a special Noontime New Year's Eve celebration at The Magic House.

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Holiday Pop Up Market at the St. Louis County Library

Kick off the holiday season with a festive day of shopping while supporting the incredible work of local artists, crafters and makers at the Holiday Pop Up Market at the St. Louis County Library.

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Holiday Magic at The Magic House

Celebrate the magic of the holidays the entire month of December at the Holiday Magic experience at The Magic House! Holiday Magic features festive decorations throughout the museum, Winter Wonderscape, a Snowball Showdown, Story Time with Mrs. Claus & Santa, a special Toddler Time experience and more.

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Ninja Central Sneak Peek

Something BIG just landed in Maryland Heights… Say hello to Ninja Central - a one-of-a-kind movement space where kids run, jump, climb, and soar toward strength, agility, and unshakable confidence. Don’t miss the Ninja Central Community Sneak Peek: A free event for families to meet the staff, tour the gym, and test out all the amazing Ninja equipment!

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Pictures with Santa at The Pointe in Ballwin

See Santa and take your child's picture with him for free at The Pointe in Ballwin.

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Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park

Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.

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Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary

Friday, January 2, 2026

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Friday, January 30, 2026

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.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

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.

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DJ Skate Night at the Rec Plex

Friday, January 2, 2026

Friday, February 13, 2026

The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Friday, January 2, 2026

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Friday, January 9, 2026

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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10 Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Celebrations in St. Louis

Who says you have to stay up late to ring in the new year? Kids can make some noise and welcome 2026 at these daytime and early evening celebrations designed just for families with young partygoers.

The St. Louis Children’s Choirs Give Every Singer the Chance to Shine on Stage

Something beautiful happens every time a child performs their favorite song. Even if they stumble over a lyric or tumble off key, the joy they find in exploring their musical journey can be felt by those lucky enough to listen. When hundreds of these young voices come together on one stage, that’s when something truly magical happens.

The Missouri History Museum Winter Getaway: Four Days of Free Fun and Learning for Your Family

This year’s annual Winter Getaway event is packed with free kid-friendly activities, performances, arts and crafts, and workshops that tie in with the Museum’s current collections and celebrate our city’s rich culture and holiday heritage.

Winter Break Camps Offer School Break Fun for Your Kids

Winter Break Camps offer your kids a fun way to spend their break from school. They'll participate in engaging activities that will make their school break memorable. We rounded up some fantastic options for Winter Break Camps for kids of all ages.

Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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Be one of the first families to experience Ninja Central's brand-new, purpose-built ninja training facility! Opening in January 2026, Ninja Central features state-of-the-art Ninja challenges – walls, bars, obstacle courses, beams and more. PLUS, register to attend the Ninja Central Grand Opening Celebration on Saturday, January 17 from 2-4 p.m. to win BIG prizes, including three months of free tuition, and free Kid's Night Out and Open Gym sessions! All attendees can try out the new Ninja challenges & equipment, meet the awesome coaches, enjoy face painting, balloon animals and snow cones. Learn about Ninja Central's classes for ages 4 and up here. Register to attend Ninja Central's Grand Opening Celebration here. From beginner to advanced Ninja skills, Ninja Central in Maryland Heights is the place for confidence-building, not just muscle-building, for flipping fear into fun, and for kids who need space to grow, move, and belong. Classes begin January 5!

Plan your child's summer at the biggest Summer Camp Expo in the St. Louis area, featuring 60+ local and regional summer camps offering day- and sleep-away camp experiences all across the St. Louis region and beyond. Bring your kids to Summer Expo 2026 and learn about a wide variety of summer learning and summer camp opportunities for kids of all ages. The Summer Expo is presented by Parkway-Rockwood Community Ed, sponsored by STL Parent and STL Camps, and is open to all families from any school district across the St. Louis metro area. Admission is free! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Parkway West High School. Stop by the STL Camps booth at the entrance and enter to win a free week of camp!

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