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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. 

Schlafly Art Outside is a three-day invitational art fair featuring affordable art from more than 60 artists based in the St. Louis region. Enjoy quality art, tasty food, local brews and live music. There will also be hands-on art activities at this family-friendly festival. 

Join Ms. Amanda in the Makerspace at the Edwardsville Children's Museum for a fun, lively Dance Party. The toddler-friendly tunes will accompany free play time and musical instrument exploration. 

The annual Kirkwood Greentree Festival will be held September 13 - 15 in Kirkwood Park. This free, family festival features a parade that steps off on Saturday at 10 a.m. beginning at Kirkwood High School, entertainment and food vendor booths, and kids activities.

Meet up in Forest Park for a fun storytime followed by nature adventures! These free story times are open to children of all ages and their caregivers. 

Visit Ballpark Village on select Wednesday nights all summer long and see some of your favorite family movies. 

Head to Forest Park for the annual Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race.

Enjoy carnival rides, a parade, kids' entertainment, live music and more at this three-day festival in Schroeder Park. 

Enjoy the Fall Fire & Ice Festival in Town & Country featuring live music, bounce houses for the kids, a Kids Corner, food trucks, arts & crafts and fireworks.

¡Feliz cumpleaños! In Carmela Full of Wishes, it’s Carmela’s birthday, and she’s finally old enough to tag along with her big brother while he runs errands. As they journey through their vibrant neighborhood, past familiar sights like the busy bus stop, the local repair shop, and the panadería, Carmela discovers a single dandelion growing in the pavement outside the Laundromat. But before she can blow its delicate seeds into the wind, her brother reminds her of the importance of making a wish. If only she could find the perfect wish…  

Step into the magical world of Harry Potter at this one-of-a-kind geocaching event! Dress in your finest wizard attire and enjoy an enchanted quest using magical directional devices to uncover hidden secrets. 

Enjoy children's stories and hands-on nature activities followed by a stroll on the Maline Greenway at Storytime and a Stroll sponsored by Great Rivers Greenway. Children of all ages are welcome with a caregiver. Meet at the Detective Valentine pavilion in Bella Fontaine County Park.

Nothing signals fall has arrived like a bonfire! Create new family memories in a beautiful outdoor setting at Babler State Park in Wildwood. Each Bonfire Night includes a cozy fireside gathering followed by exploring the night sky and learning about our universe. Bonfire Nights are for all ages.

With so many twinkling, sparking things in the sky, how do you know what you are looking at? Bring your family and learn how to read the night sky at Starry Nights: Family Astronomy at Babler State Park in Wildwood. Participants will explore constellations, stars and more. This program is for all ages. 

The Hanley Fall Festival is an evening celebration for all ages. Kids can enjoy mini pumpkin painting and fall-themed crafts. There will also be live music and food trucks.

Upper Limits Single Day Camps are a great way to keep your kids active and engage when school is out. Single-day rock climbing camps are for ages 7 -15 and are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Upper Limits locations in Chesterfield and Maryland Heights.

Celebrate reading at the Little Readers Festival. This free event features a variety of activities and performances, and kids ages 5 and under will receive free books and shaved ice. Activities will be provided by Ready Readers, the Missouri History Museum, Cardinals Care, Nine PBS, Florissant Valley Fire Protection, Parents as Teachers, St. Louis Science Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, and many others. Visitors will also enjoy performances by Miss Libby's Music Party and story times with Pigeon.