outdoor events
Santa Parade in St. Charles
Main Street St. Charles is the setting for this family favorite holiday event. The Santa Parade features all of the Christmas Tradition characters, carolers, and a cavalcade of international Santas, each carrying the flag of their native land.
Boo at the Zoo Spooky Saturday
Mummies and daddies are invited to bring their little ghouls and goblins to a day of Halloween fun at the St. Louis Zoo's Spooky Saturday. Free admission from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve
Hitch up the wagons and head out to Prairie Day at Shaw Nature Reserve for this fun-filled family event.
Open House at the World Bird Sanctuary
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the World Bird Sanctuary, live animal shows, a farmers marker, straw maze, kids crafts, Butterfly House programs and more at this free open house.
Keeper Chats at the World Bird Sanctuary
Learn about wild birds, what they eat, where their food comes from and more from the bird keepers at the World Bird Sanctuary.
Spring Farm Day
Visit Willoughby Farm in Collinsville during its annual Spring Farm Day to celebrate Spring country style. There will be hayrides, games, food, music, crafts, live music, and all the fun of the farm, including petting the animals.
Campfire Wolf Howl at the Endangered Wolf Center
This fun and educational evening at the Endangered Wolf Center is a unique opportunity to listen to entertaining stories about wolves around a campfire. You won't hear stories like Little Red Riding Hood or The Three Little Pigs; this campfire circle is reserved for stories that portray wolves in an accurate light.
