The Grinch will arrive on South Grand on Saturday, December 6 to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation, visitors can have their photo taken with the Grinch. Those who bring a toy donation for the children at the hospital can have their photo taken for $5.
Grinchmas takes place on December 6, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rooster on South Grand. The South Grand Night Market follows from 4-8 p.m.
More information: southgrand.org
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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 Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym. They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.