Families with children of all ages are invited to learn about mammals in Missouri through hands-on, interactive activities.
Discover Nature Families is a drop-in program at Shaw Nature Reserve; visitors are welcome to stay for an hour or a few minutes. Participants will learn how to identify different mammals and understand their importance in nature.
10 a.m. to noon. Free with admission to Shaw Nature Reserve. No registration is needed.
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Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.
More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.
The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night.
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.