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Come over to the dark side and meet the amazing birds that exist by moonlight. Owl Prowls are an opportunity for families to learn about owls from the naturalists at the World Bird Sanctuary.

Bring your kids (and their wish lists) to visit Santa Claus at the Sunset Hills Community Center. And don't forget your camera! 

Visit Eckert Farms in Belleville and have pictures taken with Santa.

Trick or Treat in the Grove on Halloween! Wear costumes and bring candy bags to trick-or-treat at Grove businesses from 4-6 p.m. 

Visit the Magic House for a purr-fectly magical day as they bring Gabby's Dollhouse to life! Gabby's Dollhouse MEOWseum Discovery Days are full of imagination, creativity and cat-tastic fun. Plus, meet Gabby and have your picture taken with her!

Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade. at the All-School Open House at The College School.

Enjoy all the fun of Adventures of Intrigue, an open concept escape room for all ages, plus puzzles, games, and candy for the whole family.

Stop in to see Santa and enjoy some fun holiday activities at Westport Plaza. Each child will receive a complimentary photo with Santa, and there will be balloon twisting, face painting and other fun activities. 

On October 22, City Foundry will host family-focused Halloween trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wear your costumes and bring your best Halloween jokes!

Celebrate Halloween at the library! Kids can enjoy fun Halloween-themed activities including karaoke, crafts, face painting, a photo booth and Halloween candy at the Schlafly branch of the St. Louis Public Library.

Visit the new Jack's Lighted Trail at Eckert Farm in Belleville. This half-mile illuminated walking trail winds through the orchards and fields at Eckert's and features dazzling light displays, immersive themed zones, thousands of glowing jack-o-lanterns, pumpkin sculptures, and photo-worthy moments at every turn.

Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can fun evenings making spooky crafts. Parents can drop off their kids and enjoy an evening out. Enrollment is limited.

Get spooky with Halloween arts and crafts in the World Chess Hall of Fame's Play & Create gallery!

Is your child new to trick or treating? Bring them to Treat or Treating 101 at the St. Louis County Library. They can wear their costumes, try out their Halloween jokes (and learn some new ones) and get some practice trick or treating. 

Kids can wear their costumes and join in on the Halloween fun at the Edwardsville Children's Museum's Halloween Party. There will be a Halloween parade, sensory bins and crafts too.

The Grinch will arrive on South Grand to spread some holiday cheer and raise funds for Shriners Hospitals for Children. For a $7 donation ($5 with a toy donation), participants can have their photo taken with the Grinch.

UPDATE: This event is at capacity and sold out. No advance tickets are available and walk-ups cannot be accepted on the day of the event.

Gather at Suson Park for the Halloween Boo Bash and enjoy hay rides, a bonfire, plenty of candy, food trucks and more. Even some of the farm animals will get into the Halloween spirit by wearing funny costumes!

Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.

Children can trick or treat in costume at participating downtown Kirkwood businesses and City Hall.