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Bring your kids and take photos with Santa at the historic and festive Kirkwood Train Station in downtown Kirkwood. 

With over a century of experience in early childhood education, The Wilson School team excels at challenging and supporting young learners from age three through grade six. Our classrooms feature two full-time teachers and a 7:1 ratio, ensuring a thoughtful balance between teacher-led, themed activities and child-directed creative play.  All families are welcome to attend the Fall Open House.

Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo! Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun. spellbinding decorations for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.

This is the holiday hangout your kids will love! Drop off your child or children, ages 5-12 at Maryville University's Interactive STEAM Studio where they'll have a fantastic time doing holiday-themed in a safe, educational and joyful environment.

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids 12 and under eat free per adult meal purchased.

Trick or Track is a family Halloween celebration featuring a costume parade and trick or treating around the National Museum of Transportation in Kirkwood.

Santa needs to be ready for all those cookies, so he's taking to the ice for a little cardio at the Centene Community Ice Center, and he wants all his little elves to join him! Skate with Santa, pass along your wish list and take photos with him at this special event open to all.

Learn more about The College School's dynamic, experiential curriculum, meet parents and teachers during this one-hour quick tour.

Join your favorite superheroes for a morning of action-packed adventure at Superhero Training School! Kids ages 4-7 will learn superhero poses and tricks of the trade, make a cape and mask and unleash their inner hero just in time for Halloween!

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello! At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, sing, dance, and play alongside your favorite furry friends, all while you follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek.

This very special storytime features Santa and Mrs. Claus, cookies and lots of holiday cheer! Kids can wear their favorite holiday pajamas and slippers and gather around as Santa reads a story at Mrs. Claus' cookie table.

Dress up in costume and enjoy a candy stroll at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at the Kirkwood Spooktacular. Bring your own candy bag to collect lots of sweet treats at this free event! 

Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays. This year's Winter Wonderland is drive-through only.

Your kids can enjoy lots of Frozen-themed activities at this exclusive Snow Spa Party at Play Street Museum! They can dress up as their favorite ice princess to make sugar scrub, paint their nails and enjoy playtime in the museum.

Your kiddos will love this holiday donut breakfast and playtime bash!

Visit Play Street Museum for Monster Slime and Playtime when kids can wear their costumes, mix up a batch of monster slime, and make treat bags to take home! 

Looking for unique gifts this holiday season? Visit the Holiday Pop-Up Shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park for gifts for all ages from local vendors. 

Spooky Tales and Treats is a magical evening filled with thrilling stories and themed snacks for kids ages 2-12. Costumes are highly encouraged as you gather to enjoy stories of adventures and spooky fun.

Kids can enjoy spooky stories, a craft, and a costume parade around the library at the Halloween Costume Parade event. This is a free event.

Find out what makes Forsyth School unique at its All-School Fall Open House. Perfect for families with candidates for any and every grade.