Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Many are hosting virtual and socially distanced events, which you'll find in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently.

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Boo at the Zoo Nights

Explore the St. Louis Zoo after dark at Boo at the Zoo. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this non-scary celebration designed just for kids. Though this is not a trick-or-treating experience, costumes are encouraged.

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Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary

Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, snakes slither across the stage, macaws speak the English language and much more at Amazing Animal Encounters at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience. Advance tickets are required. Seating is limited due to social distancing requirements. Masks are required to attend.

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Dinner with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo

Enjoy a festive dinner buffet with Santa Claus, Rudolf, and Frosty the Snowman at the Saint Louis Zoo.

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Breakfast with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo

Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.

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Vulture Awareness Day at the World Bird Sanctuary

Learn about vultures, see them fly, go on a vulture scavenger hunt and lots more at the World Bird Sanctuary's Vulture Awareness Day.

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World Eagle Day at the World Bird Sanctuary

Celebrate eagles from around the world at World Eagle Day. Learn more about these majestic creatures as well as fun raptor facts with presentations from World Bird Sanctuary naturalists throughout the day.

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Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday

Mummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins to a day of Halloween fun at the St. Louis Zoo's Spooky Saturday. Free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Clay Class: Wheel Throwing for Ages 8-15

Kids and teens ages 8-15 can learn the basics of using a potter's wheel to make functional clay pieces and non-functional sculptures in Clay Class: Wheel Throwing at Laumeier Sculpture Park. They'll study the fundamental techniques of wedging, centering and raising cylindrical forms such as bowls, cups and vases.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, October 30, 2020

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Space is limited to 10 kids per session. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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Halloween on the Farm at Grant's Farm

Grant's Farm is welcoming guests and ghouls for its first-ever Halloween Drive-Thru Experience at the Farm!

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Science Spooktacular at the Saint Louis Science Center

Saturday, October 24, 2020

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Science gets spooky at the Saint Louis Science Center's Halloween Science Spooktacular! Get ready for science thrills at this no-cost, candy-free event packed with Halloween-themed festivities for the entire family.

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Pumpkin Glow in Historic St. Charles

Saturday, October 24, 2020

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 scary good deals, and the street will be illuminated with hundreds of eerily glowing pumpkins. This is not a trick or treating event.

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The Saint Louis Chess Club's Digital Classroom offers chess instruction for grades K-12 in an exciting and fun virtual learning space! The Digital Classroom experience will provide students, teachers, parents, and school administrators with the resources they need to develop or improve their scholastic chess endeavors online. Through the Digital Classroom space, students will be able to engage with scholastic certified chess instructors, connect with students, build chess skills using Saint Louis Chess Club's curriculum, choose from multiple learning styles and classroom experiences, play in online tournaments with peers and have fun learning chess while increasing critical thinking, cognitive development, and memory. Professional instruction ranges from beginner, intermediate, and advanced play. Visit saintlouischessclub.org to learn more!

Visit Play Street Museum for Weekend Playtime by Reservation, Open Play by Reservation and Private Play Dates! Private Play Dates, Open Play by Reservation, and Weekend Playtime feature limited occupancy, plenty of time between sessions to allow for cleaning, and other safety protocols that let you and your kids focus on the FUN. These safe and imaginative play opportunities allow children to express themselves, learn to problem solve, develop confidence, explore, and refine social skills, all in a space designed to inspire imaginations and cultivate creativity! LEARN MORE AND RESERVE YOUR SPOT

The Magic House is offering the opportunity to enjoy private playtime in a special exhibit area of The Magic House or MADE for Kids before opening to the public! You choose the location and up to 10 family members or friends to enjoy your private morning. Stay and play after in the rest of the museum.

Private Playtime is offered on Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 a.m. and Sundays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Each booking is for up to 10 people. Additional guests may pay regular admission upon arrival, up to a 25 visitor maximum. Cost is $100 per rental.

Reservations must be made online in advance at magichouse.org

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