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The annual Celebration of Lights in Fort Zumwalt Park in O'Fallon, Mo., has been a holiday tradition since 1991. 

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and poet Ellis Paul is returning to The College School for a free family concert that is open to all. Kids can sing along as Paul performs songs from his award-winning children's albums The Dragonfly Races and The Hero in You. 

PNC Arts Alive presents Circus Harmony in the Parks, a free show featuring the amazing St. Louis Arches Peace Through Pyramids, performing acrobatics, aerial, juggling and balancing feats of skill and daring! 

Your family is invited to join the friendly ghosts and howling goblins at the free Halloween Hoopla in Fronteir Park.

Open Studio is designed for families and individuals ages 6 and up to drop in, explore art and have fun expressing themselves at their own pace.

Artscope offers a variety of creative opportunities on Sunday afternoons, mostly for kids in Kindergarten and up, but some are for adults too! Sunday Fundays are focused on culture, ecology and artistic skill-building, and there is a different activity each week. 

Kids can trick or treat at Lafayette Square businesses, and there will be special treats for your four-legged friends too. 

Children of all ages are invited to a special BookFest St. Louis Storytime local authors and illustrators, costumed characters, photo opportunities, and more. 

Enjoy a hot delicious breakfast with Santa and have your child's picture taken with the man of the hour. Then kids will participate in holiday crafts. Registration is required.

Join the celebration in one of St. Louis' favorite parks and help support the Tower Grove Farmers Market. Families can enjoy live music from three bands, kids' activities, 100 local vendors, food from local restaurants, yoga and more. Also, look for farm animals at some of the farmer's booths! 

Join the Metro West Firefighters, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, St. Louis Police Officers Association other local first responders at Mike Flamion's Hotdogs with Heroes, a benefit that includes food, raffles, face painting, toy train rides, pony rides, snow cones, ice cream, vehicle displays and more. 

Visitors will experience wildlife in an all new way through sensory station, exhibits, crafting, and a live animal show. This is a free event open to all ages and abilities.

Kids can meet some owls while learning about the importance of these mysterious birds of the night. This free workshop is for ages 8-12 and is presented by the World Bird Sanctuary.

Bring your little ones to enjoy an interactive circus experience presented by DaySpring Arts & Education. This free workshop is perfect for ages 3-6.

The 3rd annual Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Parade is a morning of fun for two and four-legged members of your family.

Tour de Museum is a free bike ride that includes an art scavenger hunt, and stops at Citygarden, The Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, World Chess Hall of Fame and the Contemporary Art Museum.

Explore, stretch and play with your baby or toddler while meeting other parents at Stroll + Stretch + Play! You'll enjoy stretching exercises, walk with the stroller and get fit while having fun in the beautiful setting of Laumeier Sculpture Park. 

Activities include bounce houses, a petting zoo, face painting, clowns, magic shows, pony rides, yummy treats, safety demonstrations, bike helmets, car seat safety checks and more.

See the acclaimed youth circus troupe Circus Harmony' St. Louis Arches perform juggling, tumbling, object manipulation and more at this free Play Date Theater event at the St. Louis Public Library - Central Library Branch.

This annual Chili Cook-Off in Bluebird Park includes kids' activities, food vendors, a dog costume contest, live music, and of course delicious chili.