event calendar for St. Louis kids
New Year's Eve Walk at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
End the year with a quiet evening stroll along the confluence of the Missouri and Mississippi Rivers. For all ages.
Bald Eagle Days at Pere Marquette State Park
Take in some eagle viewing at the meeting of the great rivers at Pere Marquette State Park.
Morning Play Date at the Contemporary Art Museum
Bring your preschool-age children to the Contemporary Art Museum for a play date full of fun activities. You'll enjoy artist-led activities, storytelling, music performances and more.
Living History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine
Enjoy fall at historic Fort Belle Fontaine on a hay wagon where costumed re-enactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods explain their uniforms and equipment.
History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine are $7 a person and limited space is available. Some walking is required. Advance reservations are required.
Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
More information and reservations: stlouisco.com
O’Fallon Jammin’ Outdoor Concert Series
Jam out to some great tunes every Tuesday evening at the Civic Park Bandstand in O'Fallon, Mo., at a kid-friendly concert complete with some of your favorite food trucks.
Bring chairs or blankets for lawn seating. 6:30 to 9 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
More information and a schedule of local bands: ofallon.mo.us
NeuroDay 2016
NeuroDay offers a unique opportunity to learn about the human brain 
and what's happening with cutting-edge research. This full-day expo features free hands-on activities and engaging demonstrations.
Eagle Days/Winter Wonders at Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
View eagles as they soar over the Confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers at the Eagle Days/Winter Wonders event at the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area. Learn what brings these magnificent birds here and how they stay warm.
Scopes will be set up to zoom in on these phenomenal fliers and there will be a warming tent and short walks. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations are needed. Free.
More information: mdc.org
