Something BIG just landed in Maryland Heights…
Say hello to Ninja Central - a one-of-a-kind movement space where kids run, jump, climb, and soar toward strength, agility, and unshakable confidence.
This isn’t your average gym. This is next-level ninja - built from scratch with purpose, passion, and a whole lot of heart.
How did it all happen? Because one person had the courage to dream big.
Ray Overmann, founder of our non-profit Team Central, saw a need - a space where kids could move freely, build real strength, and feel like superheroes in their own story. Now that dream is real, right here in our community.
And if you know Coach Evan, you know Ninja Central carries his spark. He didn’t just plan the program - he helped design the facility, select the equipment, and even create the logo. Every inch of Ninja Central reflects his creativity, energy, and genuine care for kids.
This place was built to be good for kids.
For confidence-building, not just muscle-building
For flipping fear into fun
For kids who need space to grow, move, and belong
Strength. Grit. Joy. Movement.
All in one place. Rooted in community. Powered by happy, healthy, confident kids.
Don’t miss the Ninja Central Community Sneak Peek: A free event for families to meet our staff, tour the gym, and test out all the amazing Ninja equipment!
Saturday, November 15 from 3-5 p.m.
Reserve your spot here
Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.
Dress up in costume and enjoy a candy stroll at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at the Kirkwood Spooktacular. Bring your own candy bag to collect lots of sweet treats at this free event!
Visit MADE for Kids for Halloween Spirit Week! Families are invited to celebrate Halloween by decorating mini pumpkins, creating spider web suncatchers, designing ghost parachutes that gracefully float in the wind tube, making Halloween-themed bookmarks and more.
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.
Is your child new to trick or treating? Bring them to Treat or Treating 101 at the St. Louis County Library. They can wear their costumes, try out their Halloween jokes (and learn some new ones) and get some practice trick or treating.