For a limited time, experience Once Upon A Time . . . Exploring the World of Fairy Tales, a new exhibit at The Magic House. This unique and educational exhibit focuses on the power and significance of fairy tales throughout history and from around the world.
From an African jungle to a giant's castle, visitors explore larger-than-life pages of seven fairy tales. Visitors enter the exhibit via a magical portal into a fabulous storybook kingdom where they'll learn the meaning and history of tales they've known all their lives and others that may be new to them.
This limited-time exhibit opens Jan. 12 and will magically disappear after its final day on Jan. 29!
Open during regular museum hours.
More information: magichouse.org
Shaw Nature Reserve will host its 17th annual Art Show on Nov. 7 and 8. The event features the work of 30 local artists whose art captures the beauty of nature.
Children can help families in need in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids CAN Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will get free admission.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kids Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!
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.