Saint Louis Zoo events

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!

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Endangered Species Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Learn how the Saint Louis Zoo is working to save hundreds of species, both here and around the world at Endangered Species Day.

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Breakfast with the Bunny at the Saint Louis Zoo

Hop into spring by bringing your family for a fun breakfast with the Bunny and other costumed characters at the Saint Louis Zoo. Guests can pose for photos with the bunny, and children 12 and under receive a gift from the bunny's gift basket. Reservations are required.

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World Ocean Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Learn about the animals that rely on clean oceans for their well-being, enjoy the Bubble Bus, meet Zoo keepers, make crafts, and enjoy food and beverage specials and more at World Oceans Day at the Saint Louis Zoo.

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Free Jungle Boogie Concert at the Saint Louis Zoo

Bring the whole family for a free concert in the center of the Zoo!

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Enrichment Eggstravaganza at the Saint Louis Zoo

Everyone likes a treat, and the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo are no exception! Visitors can watch these special "egg hunt" enrichment activities and learn about their favorite animals. Plus, kids can participate in a digital scavenger hunt of their own.

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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.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Storytelling in the Museum from the Missouri History Museum

Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.

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Music & Movement

Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.

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LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library

LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.

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Family Night With Fredbird

Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

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What does home sound like to you? On Sunday, March 1, journey through music from around the world at the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra—each culture adding its own rhythm, style, and instruments. During Music Without Boundaries, your family will explore new sounds, recognize familiar ones, and celebrate how music connects us all. This concert is most enjoyed by ages 6+. Don't miss pre-concert activities: Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Sunday, March 1, at 3 p.m. Music Without Boundaries will be held at Powell Hall.

For more information and tickets, visit slso.org

Give your child a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun at Mad Science of St. Louis Summer Camps! Offered at 13 convenient locations across the St. Louis area, our week-long camps are designed for curious kids ages 5–11 who love to ask questions, experiment, and explore how the world works. Campers launch rockets into the sky, investigate the mysteries of Earth and space, explore the gross (and fascinating!) side of science, or crack codes like real secret agents. Whether your child is building robots, designing space-age solutions, or coding games that get them moving, every day is packed with discovery and confidence-building fun. See our seven exciting camp themes and register at stlouis.madscience.org.

Did you know that February 14th is St. Louis’s birthday? The Missouri History Museum has created a new festival to celebrate, featuring activities, food, music, and fun. Families will want to attend on Saturday when the Red and Black Brass Band kicks off the festivities at 10 a.m. Then head to the History Clubhouse for storytelling at 10:30 a.m. This program is trilingual so everyone can participate—offered in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language.

All-day activities include playing classic backyard games like washers and cornhole, exploring the sensory table to touch artifacts that represent St. Louis and its symbols, and crafts like making birthday hats and custom flags for your neighborhood. Don’t miss the special pop-up food vendors for lunch, and browse the wares of local makers for gifts and souvenirs of the day. Explore the World’s Fair and Collected exhibits, including a new gallery that showcases things “Made in St. Louis.” The St. Louis Birthday Bash is happening February 14th and 15th at the Missouri History Museum. LEARN MORE

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