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Halloween Pet Parade

Bring your pets to strut their stuff at the Ballwin Halloween Pet Parade. Dogs, cats, turtles, fish . . . if you have a pet you can register them. There will be prizes for the best pet costume and the best pet/owner costume combo.

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Kids Night Out at the Wildwood Family YMCA

Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy a fun evening of swimming, games, sports, crafts, and fun with their friends at the Kids Night Out at the Wildwood Family YMCA.

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Fox Family Picnic at the J

There will be activities for kids, food trucks, tours, outdoor fitness classes and lots more.

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Party Off the Parkway

Stop in to Party off the Parkway, a family friendly community celebration featuring great food, live music, free yoga, a farmers market and activities for kids.

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COCA Presents Series Opens a World of Exploration for Young Theatre-Goers

A theater seat is more than a chair. It’s a vessel that launches children to new worlds and toward new experiences. For COCA, this trip is about to take off once again. Beginning in October, COCA will spotlight its 2017/2018 COCA Presents season, created for St. Louis families and featuring beloved musicals, national touring dance troupes and energy-infused concerts.

Preschool Science: Cartography

At Cartography, preschoolers will learn about unlocking the codes with maps and map making so they know how to get from here to there.

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Dinosaur Train Breakfast

Guest will spend the morning with Buddy as they enjoy a dino-mite breakfast, have The Magic House all to themselves and experience some private playtime in the new Dinosaur Train exhibit.

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Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween-themed shows, a devilishly good DJ, spooky decorations and moonlit rides through Deer Park. Costumes are encouraged.

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Halloween Workshops at Yucandu Art Studio

Friday, October 18, 2019

Saturday, October 19, 2019

Friday, October 25, 2019

Kids in 1st through 5th grade can make a fun Halloween craft while enjoying popcorn and cider at Yucandu Art Studio's Halloween Workshops and Halloween Party. You can drop the kids off and enjoy a night out!

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Dino Chat at the Saint Louis Science Center

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

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Free Family Night at The Magic House @ MADE

Friday, October 18, 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019

Friday, December 20, 2019

Located in the Central West End, this 7,000 square-foot makerspace is designed for kids ages 4-14 to play, explore create and collaborate. Visitors have a chance to "paint" on the digital easel, use a pottery wheel to create a clay creation, design for a 3D printer, launch air rockets, build robots and circuits and more!

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Free Family Night at The Magic House

Friday, October 18, 2019

Friday, November 15, 2019

Friday, December 20, 2019

Some of the best things in life are free! The Magic House holds Emerson Free Family Nights every third Friday of the month from 5:30 pm to 8 pm.

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Bring the whole family (your dog too!) to Purina Farms for some dog-gone fall fun featuring carnival games, live entertainment, a costume party, storytelling, and all the fun of the farm! The Purina Farms Howl-O-Ween Fest includes two weekends of family fun. Visit the live animal petting area, see circus and magic shows, canine performances, pony rides and more! Wear your best costumes for the costume pawty!

Howl-O-Ween Fest is happening October 18-20 and 25-27. Hours are Fridays from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. No reservations are necessary. Howl-O-Ween Fest is all inclusive with paid parking. Parking is $15 per car or $30 per bus. Learn more at purinafarms.com or call 314-982-3232.

Celebrate your child's special day at The Magic House! A variety of age-appropriate, hands-on activities make every birthday magical and memorable. Birthday parties at The Magic House include all-day admission to the Museum for hosts and guests. Choose from themed birthday parties for up to 20 children, a Big Birthday Bash for up to 30 children or an Exclusive Private Party for up to 50 guests that includes private play time in a portion of The Magic House! LEARN MORE AND BOOK YOUR PARTY TODAY!

Sundays, October 6, 13, 20 and 27

1 - 4 p.m.; Family Tour at 2:30 p.m.

FREE.

Every Sunday afternoon, families across the city are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum for free hands-on art activities and a lively 30-minute family tour through the Galleries. Each month's activities focus on a different, diverse, family-friendly theme! October's theme: Engage Your Senses. On October 6, celebrate Latinx heritage with the whole family at the Latinx Heritage Festival. Enjoy dance and musical performances from across Latin America, learn about traditional crafts, and create your own artwork. Learn more at slam.org/families.

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