kids fun in St. Louis this holiday season

Cold Nosed Candids Holiday Drive-Up Photos at Purina Farms

Bring your kids and your cold-nosed companions for a different kind of visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Wear your favorite stocking caps and Santa hats for a drive-up photo op. Reservations are required.

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Crafts-Giving Workshops at Yucandu Art Studio

Drop off your kids at Yucandu Art Studio in Webster Grove for one-of-a-kind Crafts-Giving Workshops! Kids will make and wrap four gifts to take home.

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Winterfest

PLEASE NOTE: The Gateway Arch Park Foundation announced on 1/31 that all Winterfest activities have been canceled.

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Grinch Slime & Storytime

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.

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Holiday Lights at Grant's Farm: Drive-Through Experience

Grant's Farm welcomes visitors this holiday season to the 2021 Holiday Lights Drive-Through Experience featuring dazzling light displays, a gingerbread village, the Tiergarten that has been transformed into a winter wonderland, and of course, the animals! New this year is the Busch Family Estate House decorated with festive lights.

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Outdoor Visits with Santa at The Magic House

Visit with Santa outside in the Jingle Bell Pavilion at The Magic House! Children can have their photo taken with Santa and visit the outdoor Gingerbread Village.

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Supper With Santa at The Butterfly House

Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, then see how the butterflies get into the holiday spirit by taking night strolls through the Tropical Conservatory.

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Storybook Walk at Chesterfield's Central Park

Experience an outdoor nature adventure with a literary twist! Chesterfield's Central Park is home to the Storybook Walk, where you can take your kids for an educational nature walk centered around a favorite children's book.

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Owl Prowl at the World Bird Sanctuary

Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.

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Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym

Friday, January 28, 2022

Saturday, January 29, 2022

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.

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Virtual Program: Music & Movement

Friday, January 28, 2022

Saturday, February 12, 2022

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this virtual Music & Movement class for ages 2-6.

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Open Play by Reservation at Play Street Museum

Friday, January 28, 2022

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.

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Bring your family to Cardinals Nation on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird and take souvenir photos from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids eat FREE per adult meal purchased from 5 to 9 p.m. (Dine-in only, for kids 12 and under).

Make reservations today at cardinalsnation.com

Swim on over to The Magic House and explore the newest exhibit, Splash and Bubbles: Dive In, Lend a Fin during the Splash and Bubbles Breakfast! Guests will enjoy a delicious breakfast, special art activities, private playtime in the exhibit and all-day admission to The Magic House. Don't flounder around too long! You don't want to miss this fin-tastic event! Reservations are required. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AT MAGICHOUSE.ORG

Celebrate your little artist's birthday with imagination and self-expression! Art parties with Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy give kids the chance to express their creative freedom through kid-approved art projects. Trained instructors guide party guests through activities and teach them foundational techniques that allow them to create beautiful works of art that are as fun and unique as they are.

Learn about Crayola® Imagine Arts Academy's in-person and virtual birthday parties at stlouis.imagineartsacademy.com

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