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Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum

Step into a winter wonderland of joy and delight as City Museum transforms into a festive paradise from November 29 through New Year's Day. From twinkling lights that illuminate the night to heartwarming encounters with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their merry helpers, there’s something for everyone!

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Ferguson Winter Wonderland

Don't miss Ferguson's Winter Wonderland featuring Santa & Mrs. Claus, The Grinch, carolers, balloon twisters, a vendor village, hot chocolate, lots of lights, and more holiday fun!

 

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Nutcracker Ballet Party

Are your sugar plums ready for the Nutcracker Ballet Party? Reserve your child's spot at Play Street Museum's Nutcracker Ballet Party, where kids will listen to a story, decorate a wooden nutcracker figure and enjoy a special performance by a little ballerina!

 

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Milk and Cookies Decorating and Playtime

Kids will have a blast decorating delicious sugar cookies and sipping milk during Milk and Cookies Decorating and Playtime at Play Street Museum. After decorating and enjoying their tasty treats there will be time for playtime in the museum!

 

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Boo at the Zoo

Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.

 

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Movies Under the Stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Spend an evening watching a free family movie under the stars at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. Movies will be shown at dusk using laser projection technology on the roof of the amphitheater for a unique viewing experience. Enjoy food trucks and the Bubble Bus too!

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Summer Family Fun Series at the Missouri History Museum
Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Friday, July 11, 2025
Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Join the Missouri History Museum for free family fun in June and July at the Summer Family Fun Series! Enjoy a variety of free family activities, including crafts, performances, and scavenger hunts, all are tied into Museum exhibits and centered on a different theme each week. Learn about Caribbean, Latin American, and German cultures in STL, discover Missouri’s trains, planes and other forms of transportation innovation, celebrate the 10th anniversary of the History Clubhouse, and more!

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