West County

This interactive program includes getting started, taking care of baby, kids' ages and stages, entertaining the kids, keeping things safe, being prepared for emergencies, and first aid.

Activities include rooftop stargazing led by experienced astronomers, robot demonstrations by the St. Louis Student Robotics Association, science talks, lab demonstrations, science experiments and more. Admission is free.

Celebrate the opening of the new Ultimate Ninjas in Chesterfield, which brings the wildly popular authentic American Ninja Warrior experience and training to St. Louis. Visitors can meet and see competitors from NBC's American Ninja Warrior, and kids can try out the iconic obstacles from the show themselves, including the jumping spider, salmon ladder and four-level warped wall. . 

Kids can spend the afternoon of Columbus Day making fun, spooky art at That Painting Spot!

The Castlewood Stables Friday Night Equestrian Club is a 2 1/2 hour event that is held on select Friday nights for 8 to 14-year-olds. They will learn the basics of riding, make a fun craft, learn about grooming and tacking up a horse  . . . all in a Horse Club/Camplike setting! Registration is required.

Join the Metro West Firefighters, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, St. Louis Police Officers Association other local first responders at Mike Flamion's Hotdogs with Heroes, a benefit that includes food, raffles, face painting, toy train rides, pony rides, snow cones, ice cream, vehicle displays and more. 

This annual Chili Cook-Off in Bluebird Park includes kids' activities, food vendors, a dog costume contest, live music, and of course delicious chili.