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See the new playground at Taylor Park and enjoy a hot dog station, ice cream truck, jugglers and other carnival fare.

This Election Day, The Magic House is inviting kids to take part in the electoral process at a Kids Special Election in the museum's Star-Spangled Center.

See the recycled masterpieces created as part of the Global Cardboard Challenge at this special Cardboard Creation Showcase.

Celebrate the arrival of fall by dancing all night and enjoying a festival all day at the O'Fallon, Mo., Fall Fest and Street Dance. 

Celebrate the full Harvest Moon by getting a closer look at our nearest neighbor in space through public telescope viewing designed for families (weather permitting).

Preschoolers will get hands-on with color mixing, electricity, magnets and animal friends in this special program designed just for young scientists.

Paleo Preschool, the perfect program for your young scientist! Your young learner will dig deep and learn about dinosaurs through interactive stories, hands-on exploration and science-related learning.

Take the drive-in movie indoors at this special event for kids. They'll have an indoor party at a pretend drive-in movie theater after making their own cardboard car.

Join the fun at The Butterfly House's new literature-based presentation and craft series, The Bug Jar Club. 

Families with young children are invited for stories, songs and activities that build early reading skills. Plus, you'll take home a free book.

See a free showing of Kung Fu Panda 3 during this free Family Movie Night at Mid-Rivers Mall and St. Clair Square.

Turn the clock back to 1872 during this free living history event for all ages that examines the 1872 presidential election, with hands-on activities, an evening torch-light parade, historic children's games and more. 

Bring your whole family for this special evening in Creve Coeur Park. You'll enjoy live country music, marshmallows and hot chocolate, and hayrides for people of all abilities (a ramp assisted hay wagon will be available).

Lawn chairs are welcome, and the music starts at 6:30 p.m.

Hayride times are 6, 7 and 8 p.m. on Sept. 23 and Sept. 24.  Cost is $10 per person. Advance registration is required by calling 314-615-8480, and please request special accommodations if needed. 

Enjoy fall at historic Fort Belle Fontaine on a hay wagon where costumed re-enactors from the War of 1812, Civil War, World War II and other periods explain their uniforms and equipment.

History Hayrides at Fort Belle Fontaine are $7 a person and limited space is available. Some walking is required. Advance reservations are required.

Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 16 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

More information and reservations: stlouisco.com

In honor of the fun-loving North American River Otter, the Saint Louis Zoo is hosting Ottertoberfest, featuring traditional German biergartens, live music, kids activities and more.

Art, science and play go hand-in-hand in this exploration of building with all kinds of blocks.

Kids of all ages are welcome to Storytime with Miss Jonesey. These free storytimes are held on Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Kids' Room at Left Bank Books in the Central West End.

There is lots of ghoulish fun for all ages on hayrides through Eckert's haunted orchards.

Welcome fall at Eckert Farms with an all-level yoga class for mom and corresponding kids class for ages 3-10.

Take your passion for nature to new heights and explore majestic trees like never before! In this two-hour experience at Shaw Nature Reserve, a certified tree-climbing instructor will teach you to ascend on your own into a tree canopy. The course is designed for the first-time climber and for families with children age 8 and up.