Things to do with kids in St. Louis

This is one breakfast your family is sure to flip over! You and your little short stack are invited to enjoy Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House. Registration is required.

Children can trick or treat in costume at participating downtown Kirkwood businesses and City Hall. 

Young artists and their families are invited to complete a fun craft activity in the galleries at the St. Louis Artists Guild. This program is designed for Pre-K to elementary-age children and their families.

Dress up your kids in Halloween costumes and take them to Manchester's non-scary, family friendly Halloween Festival in Schroeder Park. Advance tickets are required.

The Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features more than 120 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, native plants, herbs, live music and local brews, plus a two-acre Kid's Corner with farm animals (like llamas, alpacas and sheep!), circus performers, face painting, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with decorating let by Perennial.

Children 12 and under can participate in trick or treating, pumpkin decorating, a balloon artist, festive Halloween music, a costume contest and more.

Celebrate reading at the Little Readers Festival. This free event features a variety of activities and performances, and kids ages 5 and under will receive free books and shaved ice. Activities will be provided by Ready Readers, the Animal Protective Association, St. Louis Cardinals, Nine Network, Florissant Fire Departments, We Stories, and others. Guests will also enjoy performances by Ms. Libby and storytime with Elephant and Piggie.