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Enjoy some daytime Halloween fun at the World Bird Sanctuary during Owl-O-Ween! See "whooo" will be performing in the spooky shows, go digging in the graveyard of games, craft a spidery web and lots more. 

Bring your baby, age 0-18 months, to introduce them to baby signs and learn how they enhance language development and connection during these free classes.

Drop off the kids for a night of fun then enjoy a kid-free evening out! During Parent's Night Out, kids will eat dinner, watch movies, play games and go ice skating. 

Visit Eckert Farms and enjoy a farmer's market run entirely by kids! The Children's Entrepreneur Market allows kids to make and sell goods and learn about business while having fun. 

Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more. 

Pirates, pumpkins, and yo-ho-ho a bunch of candy is what you'll find at Pirates and Pumpkins this October at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Guest can test if they've got what it takes to join the pirate crew by walking the plank, digging for buried treasure and making their own pirate hats.

Parents Night Out Camp at Vetta Sports is the perfect way for your child (ages 5–10) to spend an evening full of active games, exciting activities, and time with friends — all in a safe, supervised environment. While they’re laughing, playing, and making memories, you get to enjoy a few hours to yourself.

Hear ye, Hear ye! Aspiring princes and princesses are invited to a Royal Ball and Enchanted Evening at The Magic House! Meet and pose for pictures with your favorite storybook princesses and take part in fun royal activities.

Visit MADE for Kids for Halloween Spirit Week! Families are invited to celebrate Halloween by decorating mini pumpkins, creating spider web suncatchers, designing ghost parachutes that gracefully float in the wind tube, making Halloween-themed bookmarks and more. 

Visit MADE for Kids for Makers Mornings, where real-life tech experts will showcase cutting-edge technology, from robotics to virtual reality. These interactive demonstrations are designed to spark curiosity and creativity in young minds, encouring kids to explore, build and dream big. 

Take your kids to Tons of Trucks to get an up close look at some very BIG vehicles. 

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to wear your pajamas to the Zoo! The Saint Louis Zoo is hosting a Pajama Party with extended hours for all ages. Journey across the Zoo for storybook readings at your favorite animal habitats, then make your way to the Judy and Jerry Kent Family Sea Lion Sound for milk and cookies and a special "Zootime" story at 7:45 p.m.

Celebrate the spookiest day of the year with a candy hunt, hay rides, inflatables, carnival games and more at Party in the Patch.

Kids can learn about animal sounds and explore the different ways animals use camouflage at this free St. Louis County Library program presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.

Your child is old enough to start kindergarten, are they ready? Are you? At this special presentation, both you and your child will get a brief overview of what is expected before your child even enters the classroom. You'll also receive a free backpack and school supplies. Registration is required.

Sensory Friendly Science Time features reduced noise, modified lighting and sensory-friendly demonstrations at the Saint Louis Science Center.