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Enjoy a beautiful candlelight tour of the historic Thornhill House in Faust Park.

Thornhill is the original estate of Missouri's second governor Frederick Bates. During these self-guided tours, the customs of the 1820s will surround guests, along with historically dressed docents. 

Admission is $8 for adults, and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children younger than 4 are free.

Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.

Get a free, festive photo of your furry friend with Santa.

Kids and teens ages 8-15 can create their very own winter scene in the form of a snow globe at this afternoon workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park.

Listen to the sounds of the floura and fauna at Laumeier Sculpture Park and develop the tools to speak back at this innovative parent/child class.

Preschoolers will hear stories about playing in the snow.

During this special story time, stories will be in Spanish with storyteller Maria Yaksic. 

See the life-changing adventure of Edward Tulane, a toy that cares for noone but himself but eventually learns what it means to love others, live on stage at the Missouri History Museum. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is produced by Metro Theater Company. Save 20% on afternoon performances Dec. 26-30 with our promo code!

Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting ceremony, cookies, hot chocolate, horse and carriage rides and a special visit from Santa.

Enjoy a St. Louis family tradition at Gardenland Express, the Holiday Flower and Train Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors will see G-scale trains of many eras traveling through a miniature holiday landscape made up of festive decorations and thousands of fresh plants, poinsettias and flowers.

Visit the Academy of the Sacred Heart for an Open House for Prospective Families. You'll hear a presentation by Sister Maureen Glavin, Head of School, and Mrs. Marcia Renken, Principal, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a tour of the school with student ambassadors.

Shop for handmade crafts and get a head start on your holiday shopping list at this craft fair to benefit the Rockwood School District Early Childhood program.

Dive into this fun, free family event featuring Disney/Pixar's Finding Dory, fun activities, photo opps, a character meet and greet and more. 

Are you concerned your child or student may have anxiety related to school? Are you struggling to determine what is typical worry and what is true anxiety in your child? 

The all-new Holidays at Union Station opens Nov. 18 for fun indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.

Bring your preschooler for a fun morning of play and movement at Leaps & Bounds at this Mom's Morning Out program.

At The College School, we explore the world through authentic experiences, empowering our students to engage deeply and be ready for what is next. Come to our Fall Open House (featuring Amazing Science Demonstrations with the Saint Louis Science Center) on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to noon to hear about our newest offerings and updates, including: renovated play spaces, a digital recording studio, and a state-of-the-art learning center on our second, 28-acre property.