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Parents can take the evening to grab dinner or do some holiday shopping and drop the kids at the J for an evening of fun! Kids can run around in the gym playing a variety of sports or games led by the staff at the J. Or they can dive into pool time with games and free swim for all swimmers. 

As part of its holiday happenings, Santa will visit the Museum of Transportation, arriving in style by helicopter.

The magical sights of the Gateway Arch Park Foundation's Winterfest return to downtown St. Louis this holiday season. Winterfest includes family fun, beautiful holiday lights, s'mores stations, ice skating and festive activities and fireworks, plus special character visits and a New Year's Eve celebration.

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the jolly man himself this holiday season – Santa Claus. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and leave the cooking to the crew. Then grab a photo with Santa!

A St. Louis family favorite – the Children's Garden at the Missouri Botanical Garden – will close for the season on November 1-2, and children are invited to have an adventure exploring all the Garden has to offer before the gates close.

Celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Missouri History Museum in Forest Park! Enjoy altars that represent a variety of Latin American cultural traditions, a Family Fun Zone, live music & dance performances, an art display, food and drink vendors, a procession through the park, a Catrina dress-up contest and more.

Discover Christ-centered education and resources for your family at the St. Louis Christian School Fair. Hundreds of Christian families, schools, homeschool groups and whole-child businesses will gather to celebrate faith, family and education.

Bring the whole family to beautiful Babler State Park for a winter adventure you won't forget. Enjoy several different candy cane hunts, then step inside to make festive crafts, sip on hot cocoa and win prizes.

Have some science fun with Santa! At Science with Santa, kids will travel around to different stations of experiments, build something amazing with LEGOs, have a snack, and take a picture with Santa!

The biggest brunch of the season features Santa and Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals! The menu covers all the bases, and families get to take home photos of their kids with Santa and Fredbird. Additional activities for kids include face painting and balloon art and letters to Santa.

See the St. Louis Symphony's new home for music - the Jack C. Taylor Music Center, at this Community Open House. Visit the Family Fun Zone between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. and enjoy a performance specially designed for young families!

This special night at The Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden includes sensory maps, show modifications, and quiet areas to assist people with sensory sensitivities. You'll also enjoy all the fun of the Garden Glow!

Meet the Winter Sisters - the Snow Queen and Snow Princess - who will greet visitors and pose for pictures at the Garden Glow Arctic Circle! 

Visit one of the most dazzling holiday light displays in the Midwest on these special Family Nights when children's tickets are just $5.

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

At the Saint Louis Zoo's annual holiday shopping event, the Holiday Zootique, you can browse unique, conservation-oriented gifts and get your holiday shopping done while visiting the Zoo! 

The lights turn down and the music turns up as kids, teens and families hit the ice during DJ Skate Night. 

Enjoy a pancake breakfast with Santa at The Lodge in Des Peres. You'll have a yummy breakfast and get to take photos with Santa! Santa will also accept wish lists, so be sure to bring yours. You'll be taking pictures with your own camera. 

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. 

Visit the Humane Society of Missouri for Howl-O-Ween, a night of furry fun! Dress in your favorite costumes and celebrate the spooky season with adoptable dogs and cats.