Celebrate the kickoff of Fire Prevention Week in the city of St. Louis at this free family event at the St. Louis Fire Department Headquarters.
Kids can explore the fire trucks, meet the firefighters, get free bike helmets (while they last), build a toy fire truck, be entertained by the performers from Circus Kaput, and win prizes, including Cardinals tickets and free bikes. There will also be plenty of Halloween treats.
Co-sponsored by SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
4 to 6 p.m. at the St. Louis Fire Department Headquarters on Jefferson.
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At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
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.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the new Animals Aglow exhibit. Bring your family to experience the luminous glow of 50 towering lanterns depicting animals, plants and traditional Chinese elements. Don't miss this celebration of culture and art!
Toddlers and their grownups can learn, create and play during Toddler Thursday at Mastodon State Historic Site. Each session explores a different topic related to nature and includes activities and a craft.
Dinoroarus is back for a limited time at the Saint Louis Zoo. This engaging attraction for all ages features 14 groupings of animatronic and stationary dinosaurs - colorful, prehistoric creatures that move realistically, some roaring and spiting or placidly munching on lush vegetation.