Many St. Louis family attractions are open 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 a mask, practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently.
family fun in St. Louis
Autumn with the Animals at the Saint Louis Zoo
Enjoy a wallk around the Zoo and see some of your favorite animals this autumn! Fall into the season with fall themed apple spiced specialty food and drinks, and craft activities for kids. Even the animals will get to enjoy some apple treats with special autumn themed enrichment. Free, timed tickets are required.
Mini Pumpkin Painting
Enjoy a fun family Halloween activity just before the spooky holiday and paint mini pumpkins at the Brentwood Community Center. Each participants age 2 and up will get their own mini pumpkin to paint and take home.
Autumn Outdoor Fest
Visit downtown Kirkwood for the Autumn Outdoor Fest on September 19. There will be live music, and many businesses will feature specials and sidewalk sales.
Movie Nights Under the Stars in Babler State Park
Fall is the perfect time for an outdoor movie! Bring blankets, picnic baskets and coolers and see a movie under the starts at Babler State Park near the Outdoor Education Center.
Family Fun: GPS Scavenger Hunt at Babler State Park
Put your thinking hat on and join in the Family Fun GPS Scavenger Hunt at Babler State Park, where you'll discover new areas of the park as well as some history. Families will work together with a GPS unit to find areas around the park.
Pedal the Cause Kids Challenge Virtual Event
Kids can help end cancer by registering for the Pedal the Cause Kids Challenge. Registration fee is only $10 and includes a Kids Challenge t-shirt. Kids Challenge participants can set a goal to compete a physical challenge (riding their bikes, running, walking or another activity) on their own the weekend of September 26-27.
