Many St. Louis family attractions have re-opened with limited capacity and enhanced safety protocols for visitors and staff. Read more about family attraction re-openings and safety guidelines here. We invite our readers to enjoy virtual events and socially distanced events highlighted in our Things To Do calendar. Public health experts recommend that when you go out, follow public health guidelines: wear masks (required in St. Louis City and County), practice social distancing and wash your hands frequently. To learn why social distancing is important and effective in lessening the spread of COVID-19, hear from Dr. Alexis Elward, Chief Medical Officer at St. Louis Children’s Hospital.

Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House

Sunday, December 1, 2019

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Sunday, December 8, 2019

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This is one breakfast your family is sure to flip over! You and your little short stack are invited to the annual Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House. Make your morning (or evening) sizzle with a yummy pancake breakfast, a photo with Santa, playtime in the museum and a fun holiday craft to take home.

8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m., and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 1;

8:30 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Cost is $15 per person for members and $22 per person for non-members.

More information and reservations (required): magichouse.org

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Locations: St. Louis County, West County

Ages: Babies and Toddlers, Elementary Age, Parent with Child, Preschool

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