Bring your kids to the Missouri History Museum for the Winter Getaway and enjoy free holiday and history-themed activities for the whole family.
December 27: Wild Winter. Explore the history and importance of animals in our region with this program that will warm a snowy day and get your little "wild" ones excited!
December 28: All Dressed Up. Inspired by the museum's rotating exhibit The Life of Kids' Clothes, visitors can explore all things clothing, fashion, and design, from kids to adults.
December 29: Carols and Customs. St. Louis has been the home to many immigrant groups, from Spanish and French settlers to Germans, Irish, Italians, and more. Explore how some of their European Christmas traditions became part of the American celebration of the holiday.
Admission is free, and early arrival is recommended.
Winter Getaway at the Missouri History Museum is December 27, 28 and 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day.
There will be a Noon Year's Eve party on Dec. 31 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. with two giant balloon drops!
More information: mohistory.org
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Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Grandparents Day, Disability History, Baking, Homes Around the World and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Do you need a creative activity for your kids on a day when school's out? Yucandu Art Studio offers No-School Workshops for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th.
Visit the Magic House for a purr-fectly magical day as they bring Gabby's Dollhouse to life! Gabby's Cat-Tastic celebration is full of imagination, creativity and cat-tastic fun. Plus, meet Gabby and have your picture taken with her!
Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.