Saint Louis Zoo events

Explore the St. Louis Zoo after dark at Boo at the Zoo. Bring your little ghouls and goblins to this non-scary celebration designed just for kids. Though this is not a trick-or-treating experience, costumes are encouraged.

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Enrichment Eggstravaganza at the Saint Louis Zoo

Everyone likes a treat, and the animals at the Zoo are no exception! Visitors can watch these special "egg hunts" and learn about their favorite animals.

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U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

U.S. Bank Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo is back for another beautifully lit season. This year Wild Lights has been modified for your safety and health. Your family can stroll through the Zoo grounds surrounded by a million lights! Visitors will see animated light displays, enjoy fireside stories, fun photo opportunities, the Conservation Carousel, and lots more in this enchanting holiday wonderland.

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Dinner with Santa at the Saint Louis Zoo

Bring your whole family for a festive holiday experience at the Saint Louis Zoo. Santa will be the guest of honor with treats for the kids and a delicious meal for everyone.

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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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Night at the Zoo

It's time for a date night! Adults age 21 and up are invited to spend an exclusive, limited-attendance evening among the animals at the Saint Louis Zoo. Night at the Zoo guests will receive a free animal-themed mask, special discounts at food outlets and gift shops, complimentary drink tickets, and get to enjoy their favorite zoo exhibits.

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International Polar Bear Day at the Saint Louis Zoo

Celebrate International Polar Bear Day at the Saint Louis Zoo with special activities for all ages. Be sure to visit the Zoo's own Kali, the 6-year-old polar bear and watch as he interacts with interesting enrichment activities.

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The BOOterfly House: Bewitching Bugs and Botanicals at The Butterfly House

The Butterfly House becomes The BOOterfly House in October to celebrate all things creepy and crawly. Kids can hang out with Professor Von Flytrap and his friends in the Creepy Crawly Cave and have lots of hair-raising fun.

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Toddler Tinker Time

Bring your little ones to Toddler Tinker Time at The Magic House for special experiences designed especially for preschoolers. Weekday mornings, Tuesday through Friday, families will enjoy hands-on activities in the Art Studio, plus private playtime featuring limited capacity in Wonder Works and Wonder Why.

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Halloween Magic at The Magic House

Halloween is bigger and more boo-tiful than ever at The Magic House! Visit The Magic House for Halloween Magic, featuring outdoor experiences, decorating mini pumpkins, a spiderweb maze, Halloween-themed trike town and all of your favorite Magic House exhibits – with a Halloween twist!

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School's Out Camp at Artscope

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

When school is closed, Artscope's School's Out Camp is open! When school is out, enroll your child in Artscope's School's Out camps. These one-day camps offer creative and enriching fun for kids during school days off.

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This fall, Circus Flora had made its much-awaited return to the Big Top! "The Trial of the Century" runs through October 31. Now in its 35th year, Circus Flora is renowned for bringing magic and laughter to families throughout the region. Tickets start at just $15, making a trip to the circus an affordable outing – and one that your kids will be talking about for weeks! (Plus, if you have small children who can't quite sit still for a full show, the "Little Top" performances on October, 13, 20 and 27 are ideal.) To purchase tickets, visit metrotix.com

Kickaroos is a simple, fun and active introduction to sports for kids ages 18 months to 6 years! Kickaroos from Vetta Sports includes more than soccer and exercise, it includes a variety of FUNdamental classes that focus on mental and physical health, developing comprehensive sports and life skills, exercising, and HAVING FUN! Kickaroos is offered at five locations across the St. Louis metro area! Sign up now for a FREE class!

Bring the whole family to Purina Farms for the Howl-O-Ween Fest! Your kids will have lots of fun on the farm with wagon rides, an animal petting area, pony rides, face painting, storytelling and a costume extravaganza! PLUS, everyone will thrill to performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team! The Howl-O-Ween Fest will be held October 22-24 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day. Canine performances will be at 5 and 7 p.m. each day, and storytelling at 4 and 6 p.m. Admission is free; fees apply for some activities. Reservations are required! Click here to reserve your spot!

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