Things to do with kids in St. Louis

Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.

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. 

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Space is limited to 10 kids per session. Reservations are strongly encouraged.

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. 

Wizards and Muggles are invited to the World Bird Sanctuary for Wizarding Owl-O-Ween Drive Thru, a Harry Potter-themed event full of Halloween fun.

Explore the fun and messy world of clay through hand building at Family Workshop: Wheel Throwing - Not So Spooky, at Laumeier Sculpture Park. You and your kiddo will learn all the tricks of basic wheel throwing to complete a piece suitable for treats.You'll also learn how to add texrures and glazes for a finished work of art.

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.