Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, a Kid's Korner, carnival rides, an Upper Limits rock wall, parade, vendors, live music, bounce houses, fireworks on Saturday at 9 p.m. and lots more.
The parade is set for 11 am. on Saturday, October 4 on Central Avenue.
Hours for the carnival rides are Friday, 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m.
A full schedule, advance ride tickets and parking shuttle information are available at eurekadays.com
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.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
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.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.