fun things to do with kids in STL

Reserve your spot for a limited-capacity playtime at Play Street Museum and bring your kids to get their wiggles out! Play is offered in 90 minute sessions and occupancy will be limited during each session. 

Join in on some Grinch themed fun at Play Street Museum! At Grinch Slime & Storytime, kids will enjoy a special storytime, then make some Grinch-y slime! All participants will also take home a snack. 

When it's too cold to head to the playground, grab the kids and come inside for Family Playtime, a supervised playtime in the gym at All American Gymnastics & Super Ninja. Instructors will be present but all children must be accompanied by a participating adult.

Cinderella, presented by DaySpring Dance, is an enchanting new ballet production of the iconic fairytale. Incorporating elements from both the Disney film and the traditional ballet, this show is a magical experience for the whole family.

Come to the Wildwood YMCA for the Halloween Wildwalk, where your family can walk through the haunted garden, participate in a costume contest, enjoy food trucks and a DJ playing festive music, and take home candy & other giveaways from local businesses. 

Bring a blanket and join in on a morning storytime in beautiful Forest Park. These outdoor storytimes take place on Thursday mornings through October 28 in the Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape Meadow area.

There are two ways to participate in the Jack O'Lantern Trail and Trunk or Treat 2021 at Faust Park.  Decorate your vehicle in a family friendly way for trunk or treat, or decorate a pumpkin, either individually or as a group, for the pumpkin decorating contest. You can also participate in both!