Boo at the Zoo

Explore the St. Louis Zoo after dark during special Boo at the Zoo Nights. This non-scary celebration is designed just for kids and families, and costumes are encouraged.

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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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Halloween Events in St. Louis Oct. 21-23

Are you ready for a weekend packed with Halloween fun? These costume-friendly, not-too-scary, family-friendly events and activities are happening across the St. Louis area from Friday, Oct. 21 to Sunday, Oct. 23.

Costume Capers: 26 St. Louis Events Where Kids Can Show Off Their Halloween Finery

You’ve put a lot of work into crafting the perfect Halloween costume for your children, so why only put it to use for just one night? Get some serious mileage – and spooky fun – out of your Halloween finery at these Halloween parades, costume contests and trick-or-treating events across the St. Louis area.

Top 10 Halloween Events for St. Louis Families

Don't miss our annual list of the Top 10 Halloween events in St. Louis! With so many family-friendly Halloween events taking place all month long, your little ghosts and goblins have tons of opportunities to show off those costumes and collect plenty of tasty treats.

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Autism Friendly Family Night at the Missouri Botanical Garden

Monday, May 20, 2019

Enjoy the beautiful sights at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this autism-friendly family night. Your whole family can explore, discover and experience hands-on activities, including fun in the Children's Garden, in a secure environment.

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Preschool Science at the Saint Louis Science Center

Engage your young scientist in science-related learning at the Saint Louis Science Center's Preschool Science Series. Through interactive stories and hands-on exploration, children learn about science, as well as language, problem-solving and social skills.

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Animal Sculptures

Kids will learn the story of the alebrije dream and how it unleashed a whole new art form. Then they'll take their creativity to the wild side by blending fauna and flora into amazing animal sculptures.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym.

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Mad Mixtures

Tuesday, May 21, 2019

Thursday, May 23, 2019

Get ready for some simple chemistry fun with Mad Science! At this free workshop, preschoolers will learn simple chemistry concepts and make some modeling dough to take home.

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Kids should roll up their sleeves, put on their makers caps and get ready to create! Make It Camp from Mad Science offers extreme, hand-on science fun. Campers will build their own geodesic dome large enough for the entire camp to sit in. Who can build the strongest bridge? Can your bridge withstand the shake, rattle and roll challenge? Campers will also explore the world of birds and beasts with birdhouse building, a super bug investigation, owl pellet dissection, fun in the chemistry lab and lots more. Campers even experiment with photography and make their own chromatography-dyed t-shirt. Make It Camp is a week packed with non-stop science fun! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP

Have a blast at the Saint Louis Science Center's Summer Science Blast Camp! Weekly day camps provide children ages 4 to 16 learning experiences to develop their interest and passion for science. We aim to provide a welcoming and engaging learning environment that ignites and sustains critical thinking and creative problem-solving throughout the summer. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11th's historic trip to the moon, and our camp theme for the summer is "One Giant Leap." We also offer member discounts! Visit slcs.org/summer-camps, call 314-289-4439 or email daycamps@slsc.org for more information.

Lend a hand to help homeless pets during the Purina Pet Project Day on June 9! All projects are suitable for pet lovers of all ages. Proceeds and items assembled by participants will benefit local animal welfare organizations. Families can meet adoptable pets, take photos with pets at the photo station, assemble dog beds, make cat toys, make a pet blanket, decorate a treat jar, make animal masks, help compile welcome home kits for shelter pets, play fun, pet-centered games, and lots more! No reservations are necessary, and admission and parking are free! Participants can purchase an activity ticket for $5 and receive a goody bag. The Purina Pet Project Day will be held June 9 at Purina Farms. Come anytime between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. LEARN MORE

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