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Early childhood is the best time to introduce your child to the outdoors. Take advantage of the natural beauty of Shaw Nature Reserve to hike and do other nature activities at Tykes Trek. Prior registration is required.

Bring your pets to strut their stuff at the Ballwin Halloween Pet Parade. Dogs, cats, turtles, fish . . . if you have a pet you can register them. There will be prizes for the best pet costume and the best pet/owner costume combo.

Join the Ballwin Parks and Rec Department to enjoy a full day of play for kids of all ages at The Pointe.

Kids ages 5-12 can enjoy a fun evening of swimming, games, sports, crafts, and fun with their friends at the Kids Night Out at the Wildwood Family YMCA.

How well do you know your child's emotional and mental health? Hear from parents and professionals about dealing with childrens' emotional and mental health at this free presentation.

Join in the fun at this informative safety event for kids and parents. The Ellisville Police Department Kids Safety Day will feature carnival games and prizes, pizza, popcorn and other treats, a raffle, emergency equipment on display, K-9 demonstrations, car seat safety inspections, bike safety helmet inspections and a limited number of free helmets, and lots of information on safety issues, including bicycle safety, internet safety, eating healthy, how to be safe around animals, first aid and more. 

There will be activities for kids, food trucks, tours, outdoor fitness classes and lots more. 

Stop in to Party off the Parkway, a family friendly community celebration featuring great food, live music, free yoga, a farmers market and activities for kids. 

Kids love to look at and climb on big trucks, and the Valley Park Parents as Teachers organization is hosting a free Things That Go event that will give kids the chance to do just that.

Go back to America’s roots during Faust Park’s Heritage Festival.

In a performance to kick of its new season, Metro Theater Company presents Games Dad Didn't Play, a play that inspires audiences to think about preconceptions, and how we see ourselves and others. Save 25% on tickets with our promo code.

Parents and teens can learn about financial planning strategies for college, including sources of money, and college funding vs. financial aid at this free program.

Little ones will hear stories about one of our favorite elements of fall: pumpkins!

Bring your preschool-age children to the Contemporary Art Museum for a play date full of fun activities. You'll enjoy artist-led activities, storytelling, music performances and more.

Preschoolers can embrace their creative side at this free story time. 

Preschoolers will hear stories about cool breezes and colorful leaves at this free storytelling.

Preschoolers are invited to bring their grandparents to this special story time at the Missouri History Museum.