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Is it time to potty train your toddler? The St. Louis County Library is offering Potty Training 101 to parents of children ages 2-3. This free workshop for parent and child includes a potty-themed storytime, and parents & caregivers will receive information to get them started on the potty training process. Attendees will also receive a potty seat, step stool, training pants and a potty-themed board book. 

Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months. 

The biggest brunch of the season features Santa and Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals! The menu covers all the bases, and families get to take home photos of their kids with Santa and Fredbird. Additional activities for kids include face painting and balloon art and letters to Santa.

See the St. Louis Symphony's new home for music - the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, at this Community Open House. Visit the Family Fun Zone between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and enjoy a performance specially designed for young families!

This special night at The Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden includes sensory maps, show modifications, and quiet areas to assist people with sensory sensitivities. You'll also enjoy all the fun of the Garden Glow!

Meet the Winter Sisters - the Snow Queen and Snow Princess - who will greet visitors and pose for pictures at the Garden Glow Arctic Circle! 

Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5.

Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym is an opportunity for any child to have supervised free play in the gym.  They can work on existing skills, try something new, or simply play around. It is completely up to them! Open Gym is open to both members and non-members ages 12 and under.

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur. 

Find out what makes Forsyth School unique at its All-School Open House. Perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade.

At the Saint Louis Zoo's annual holiday shopping event, the Holiday Zootique, you can browse unique, conservation-oriented gifts and get your holiday shopping done while visiting the Zoo! 

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa at The Lodge in Des Peres. You'll have a yummy breakfast and get to take photos with Santa! Santa will also accept wish lists, so be sure to bring yours. You'll be taking pictures with your own camera. 

Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome. 

Visit the Humane Society of Missouri for Howl-O-Ween, a night of furry fun! Dress in your favorite costumes and celebrate the spooky season with adoptable dogs and cats.

Bring your kids (and their wish lists) to visit Santa Claus at the Sunset Hills Community Center. And don't forget your camera! 

Visit Eckert Farms in Belleville and have pictures taken with Santa.