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Those of us who can't stay awake until midnight can join the Missouri History Museum for a New Year's Eve countdown and balloon drop when the clock strikes noon! Visitors can enjoy live music, making crafts and a numbers scavenger hunt. A special, super-sized New Year - themed story time comes next, when you'll learn about New Year's Eve food traditions like Hoppin' John and Lunar New Year dumplings.
The Noon Year's Eve Celebration at the Missouri History Museum is free and part of Winter Getaway at the museum. Reservations are not required.
December 31, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
More information: mohistory.org
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, macaws speak the English language and much more at the WOW! Amazing Animal Show at the World Bird Sanctuary. Every program showcases different animals so each day is a new experience.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
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.
Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other.
Get ready for tons of free, soapy fun! Come to the library to play with tons of bubbles with the Bubble Bus.