St. Louis Family Events

Visit the newest interactive reading experience for kids in the St. Louis area – Barks 'N Books Reading Day at Purina Farms! This free book reading features USO comfort dogs and gives your kids the opportunity to read to them. Reservations are not necessary.

At the Historic St. Charles Pumpkin Glow you and your family can bask in the glow of carved pumpkins throughout the historic district while the merchants along Main Street stay open late to offer Halloween goodies and tastings. 

Celebrate nocturnal animals and all the creepy, crawly and cool critters that call Missouri home. At Tails of the Night, visitors at the Wildlife Rescue Center can enjoy costumed hikes, campfires, have close-up critter encounters, and take a behind-the-scenes tour of the wild animal hospital. There will also be autumn treats, glow-in-the-dark interactive art installations, and nature crafts.

Children can help families with food insecurity in our local communities and get into The Magic House or The Magic House @ MADE for free during the annual Kids Can Help food drive. Children under the age of 12 who bring in three canned goods per person will be admitted to The Magic House free of charge on November 2 and 3.

Sounds with Seuss is a playful romp through the wonderful world of sounds based on Dr. Seuss' Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You? This free workshop is for ages 3-5.

Grab a spot at Play Street Museum's Pint Sized Playtime! This special playtime is for kids ages 3 and under. They'll explore exhibits in the museum that are just their size. Reservations are required.

Discover the true companionship of art and nature! Spend the afternoon at Laumeier and find inspiration in the earthworks and living sculptures at the park. Take a hike, respond to the environment and use raw materials from nature – leaves, pebbles, twigs, berries and rocks – to make your own works of art. Enjoy the process of creating in nature.