At The College School, students from Preschool through Eighth Grade learn by doing. They explore creeks and forests, tackle meaningful challenges, ask big questions, and build the confidence to think independently. With strong academics, hands-on experiences, and a close-knit community, learning extends far beyond the classroom.
Community School fosters the intellectual, emotional, and creative growth of young children and encourages their development as leaders of the next generation. Join Community School for a Connect with Community event to learn more about the school and admissions process.
Community School is an independent preschool and elementary school serving families with children age 3 through sixth grade. Students excel in an environment that balances intellectual challenge and nurturing support. Visual and performing arts, physical education, and foreign language programs complement the academic curriculum, creating a rich learning experience.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) in Clayton on October 24. Families can enjoy live music, traditional dancers, a sugar skull art station, food vendors, local artisans, face painting, a community & pet altar, and more.
Drop by New City School for an engaging morning visit. Enjoy coffee and conversation, hear about the curriculum and community from Head of School Alexis Wright, and take a tour of the historic school. This event is geared towards grown ups, but children are welcome to attend.
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.
SunCrest Fest brings together the best of Sunset Hills and Crestwood into a fall festival for all ages. The Fest features a parade, live music, trunk-or-treat, a Toddler Fun Zone, a climbing wall, a car show, food trucks and more.
Find yourself at Forsyth for the Early Childhood Open House at Forsyth School, perfect for families with candidates for Eyas, Pre-Kindergarten, Junior-Kindergarten, and Senior-Kindergarten.
Science Saturdays combine stories and science make-and-take activities for science-inspired fun! Science Saturdays are geared toward with children who are candidates for Pre Kindergarten, Junior Kindergarten and Senior Kindergarten.
Find out what makes Forsyth School unique at its All-School Open House. Perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade.
Join the Challenger Learning Center for the Rockets Family Workshop and the public space mission, two great events that you and your child can enjoy together!
Kids can put a spooky twist on their Ninja skills at the Ninja Spooky Skills Clinic at Ninja Central. The clinic is a perfect opportunity for kids ages 4 and up to spend an hour working on their Ninja skills, tackling obstacles, and building confidence, all while getting into spooky season.
On October 16 and 17, Give Kids A Smile will provide children ages 5 to 14 with free comprehensive dental services. The Tiny Smiles Clinic for ages 12 months to 4 years will be available as well.
Welcome to Sci-FEAST at the Saint Louis Science Center, a free, all-day educational event about food.
Join the Saint Louis Science Center for the St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show, a one-day paleontology pop-up event bringing together professionals from museums, universities, fossil clubs and science organizations (to name a few) for a day of hands-on exploration.
Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome.
Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning just for babies. Enjoy music, movement, and art-making activities for babies and their caregivers.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
Visit New City School for the annual Open House. Take a closer look at the newly reimagined and renovated Early Childhood classrooms and connect with faculty, current families, and alumni. Learn about the admissions process, take a guided tour, and hear about the curriculum and community with informative choice sessions.
Shaw Nature Reserve will host its 17th annual Art Show on Nov. 7 and 8. The event features the work of 30 local artists whose art captures the beauty of nature.
Children can help families in need in our local communities and get into The Magic House or MADE for Kids for free during the Kids CAN Help food drive. Children 12 and under who bring in three canned food items each will get free admission.
Families can enjoy the Fall Fest Kids Zone and all the fun of the farm at the Grant's Farm Fall Fest. There will be seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, themed photo spots, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales too!