Halloween parties at the St. Louis Public Library are free! Kids and teens can make their own Frankentoy or craft, watch Halloween movies, and find Halloween candy. Reservations are not required. Please note the age range for each party. Costumes are encouraged!
Several parties are scheduled at the following branches:
October 26:
Monster Mash Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 2 to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
Monster Mash for kids in grades 6-12 from noon to 4 p.m. at the Central Library.
October 30:
Halloween Party for kids in grades kindergarten through 5, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Walnut Park Branch.
October 31:
Halloween Party for all ages. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Julia Davis Branch.
Find even more Halloween fun all across St. Louis in our Things To Do calendar
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.
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.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
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.
Hear stories in Spanish read by native Spanish-speaking storytellers at the Missouri History Museum's Cuentos En El Museo - Storytelling in the Museum in Spanish. In these free storytelling sessions, the museum's youngest visitors explore traditional and contemporary storybooks and do hands-on crafts.