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Witness high-flying canine athletes at the Incredible Dog Show, take a wagon ride, experience up-close encounters with farm animals in the animal barn (Pet the animals! Milk a cow!), or visit adoptable cats and dogs all at Purina Farms this summer. Open Thursday - Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every week, and daily admission is free. 

In this energizing presentation, Erin Walsh will use brain science, stories, and humor to cut through conflicting messages about screen time and kids. She will walk you through the latest evidence and deliver the key protective factors for digital well-being from early childhood through adolescence. You will leave feeling capable and motivated to be the media mentor your child needs as their digital world expands. 

Join a park ranger at Suson Park for an afternoon of pumpkin carving, where pumpkins, carving tools and designs will be provided. All ages are welcome.

At this free event, BOO-ey and his friends Ms. Rachel and Paw Patrol will be ready to meet kiddos and take pictures. There will also be a Tiny Tots Corner with the Bubble Bus, balloon twisters and a craft area.

Science Saturdays combine stories and science make-and-take activities for science-inspired fun! Science Saturdays are geared toward with children who are candidates for Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten.

Attend the Harvest Festival at the Waldorf School of St. Louis to celebrate Halloween and the autumn season. Families will walk through the Halloween Harvest Village, visiting a candlestick maker, a farmer, a baker, a fisherman and a surprise magical guest! A short activity and a small, natural gift of the season accompanies each stop along the way.

Come to the Science Center to celebrate the film Barbie and the doll that has inspired millions! Visitors can dive into the toolbox and pick out stories of Barbie's past and future and discover how Barbie, and toys like it, inspire children in science and science-related careers.

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. 

Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.

Kids ages 5-12 can choose their own Elf name and join in on the Elf Workshop. They'll create hand-made gifts for someone special (different variations of crafts are offered for different age groups). Everyone will make two wrapped gifts. 

Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa.

The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help grow the Grinch's heart by joining in on this workshop full of Grinch activities. Kids will make Grinch dust to help stop the Grinch from coming to their homes and other crafts, as well as Grinch cookies. 

Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms. Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action.

Your child can read to a CHAMP Therapy Dog during Paws for Books, a new reading program for kids in kindergarten through grade 8, held at Purina Farms.