Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail at the Butterfly House in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome.
Friday, October 24 from 6-9 p.m., and Saturday, October 25 from 5-9 p.m. in Faust Park in Chesterfield.
Tickets are $12 in advance for ages 2 and up.
For reservations, visit missouribotanicalgarden.org
Beautiful Forest Park is the setting for the annual free concert performed by the St. Louis Symphony, complete with fireworks to end the show.
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
Discovery Club is an exploration of all kinds of science! Kids ages 7-11 will navigate through the sciences with projects, experiments and activities at this free program. Themes include robots, roller coasters, potato batteries and more.
Explore Ballwin's parks with your toddler or preschooler with the Little Explorers program, held twice a month. Each Little Explorers outdoor class includes a craft, snack, and lots of activities to get you and your toddler moving and exploring!