Kids will parade around the store with noisemakers, then be served three healthy snacks to kick off the new year in a healthy way.
The St. Louis Area Food Bank will visit Whole Foods Market for a free story hour. Kids can make a craft while thinking about how to BEET hunger in our community.
Travel back to ancient China with The J's Youth Theater production of Disney's Mulan Jr. live on stage.
The lighting features live Klezmer Music by a student band, free hot latkes and chocolate gelt, joyous chasidic dancing and more.
Children are never too young to code, go on a learning adventure with robots, make code-a-pillar to go in all different directions or teach Dash & Dot how to do cool tricks.
Join Mrs. Claus and Santa for stories, skating, face painting, crafts and snacks. Parents, bring your camera to take pictures with Santa.
Drop off the kids and let them create valentines for their class and two teachers using thumbprint designs!
Making its first stop in the United States, a new, interactive exhibit at The Magic House features 20 of the world's most astonishing skyscapers and the chance to add your child's own amazing LEGO creations to the mix. Towers of Tomorrow with LEGO Bricks is a world-traveling exhibit from Australia that combines architecture and design in a lively, creative space.
Kids can spend the Saturday after Thanksgiving perfecting their tumbling skills with the pros from Circus Harmony.
Spend the holiday weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum for special Thanksgiving Family Programs. Tour the galleries and get creative with art activities for the whole family.
Santa loves to eat breakfast, so grab the kids and join Santa at IKEA St. Louis for a morning of tasty food and fun. IKEA Family members will take home a free photo frame for their picture with Santa.
Kid are invited to wear their pajamas and come to the Humane Society to read their favorite holiday stories to shelter dogs by candlelight and help tuck them in for the night. Kids can also make a cozy blanket for a homeless pet, decorate treats for shelter dogs, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and help socialize the shelter kittens.
The market features 3,000 square feet of shopping space filled with fair trade goods, including gifts, toys, home decor, holiday decorations, jewelry, clothing, purses, scarves, food and merchandise from around the world.
Join in the fun at the North Pole where there will be a free stage performance by Edie's Fairytale Theater, cookie decorating, Elfie Selfies, winter crafts and games, a visit with Santa and lots more.
In this timeless story, Hans and Gretel Brinker strive to provide for their family and prove their own worth by entering a local speedskating contest. First prize is a pair of gleaming silver skates! The story culminates with a spectacular St. Nicholas Day race on the stage of The Grandel Theatre. Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates celebrates generosity, helping others and is an exhilarating tale of courage and determination. Save 20% on tickets with our promo code.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Enjoy free snow cones and watch as the sun sets on greenways across the St. Louis metro area at Sunsets and Snowcones sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. This free summer series is designed to connect people to nature and community while highlighting the 135 miles of greenways maintained by the agency.
Thursday Trivia at 9 Mile Garden is designed for all ages. Play trivia, win prizes, and enjoy food from the food trucks. Free admission.
