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Saint Louis Zoo Announces Halloween Happenings for 2021

For St. Louis families, it's not Halloween without trunk-or-treats, Halloween jokes from your neighborhood trick-or-treaters, and Boo at the Zoo. What's become a Halloween tradition is back, and – bonus! – so are Halloweekends and Zootoberfest. 

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Train or Treat at St. Louis Union Station

Union Station is putting the BOO in the LOU for Train or Treat! For Halloween 2021 at Union Station, you'll find haunted trains decked out for the Halloween season, a Wicked Wheel, a Haunted Maze with all of your favorite Halloween characters.

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Purina Farms Visitor Center Experience

Purina Farms has reopened its Visitor Center for 2021 where families can experience the popular Purina Incredible Dog Show, watch cow milking demonstrations, take a wagon ride around the rolling hills of the property and lots more.

 

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Family Workshop: Future Memories

In this family workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park, you can experiment with image transfers, collaging, and adding text in a meaningful way to create an interesting work of art that honors the memory of a shared family experience.

 

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Family Funday Character Cruise at the Gateway Arch

Kids can jam to tunes from a DJ while hanging out with their favorite characters on a Gateway Arch cruise. Family Fun Character Cruises feature fantastic views of St. Louis and the Gateway Arch, kid-approved snacks, interactive games, and some very special guests, like princesses, crime-fighters and fairytale friends!

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Fox Park Fall Festival

The Fox Park Fall Festival offers fun for all ages. Families can enjoy fall-themed fun, hayride tours of Fox Park, food trucks, live music, a Maker's Market and more.

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Bridgeton Family Fall Fest

The Bridgeton Family Fall Fest is a free festival featuring food trucks, face painting, the Bubble Bus, Kona Ice Snow Cones, a petting zoo, inflatables, balloon artists, and lots more. Open to all.

 

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Fall Festival at Longview Farm Park

Celebrate fall at one of St. Louis County's most beautiful parks. Kids can take a guided horse ride around the park with the help of Equine Assisted Therapy, along with the face painting, game booths, a playground and Kids Zone. Halloween costumes are welcome!

 

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Get Ready for Fall Fun with a Non-Stop Lineup of Family Friendly Events

Just as they’ve done for the past year and a half, St. Louis’ theater companies, museums and nonprofits have found creative ways to alter their events so they’re safe for everyone – without cutting down on any of the fun! Whether you want to take in a show, eat all the treats at a fall festival, or sit center ring at the circus, there’s an event worthy of a spot on your family’s busy calendar.

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It’s Pumpkin Time! Find Down-on-the-Farm Fun at These St. Louis Area Attractions

It’s not really fall in St. Louis until you get lost in a corn maze or spot that perfect pumpkin in a field of thousands. Thankfully, no matter where you live in the region, there’s a local farm right in your backyard offering a variety of autumn-themed attractions perfect for every member of the family, from toddlers to teens.

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Boo at the Zoo

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.

 

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Toddler Time at The Magic House

Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!

 

 

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Take Your Kids on a Trip Through Time: History Exploration Days at the Missouri History Museum

Each day, the Missouri History Museum immerses kids in the stories of St. Louis, written over hundreds of years and told through hands-on exhibits, fun-filled activities, and special family-focused events. During the school year, young history buffs of all ages can take an unforgettable journey to our city’s past with a special monthly adventure designed just for them! The Museum’s highly-anticipated History Exploration Days, starting back up this September, lets kids engage with history in creative and unexpected ways and discover how those who came before us continue to impact their lives today.

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Your Guide to the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra's New Season of Concerts for Kids and Families

Whether kids are exploring the savannahs of Simba’s kingdom or traveling through the Marvel Universe, their adventures are set to an incredible live soundtrack that inspires a lifelong love of music. Here is your guide to the 2025-26 St. Louis Symphony Orchestra concerts for kids and families (and teens!).

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Want Your Kids to Learn? Teach Them It’s Okay to Make Mistakes

It’s normal for parents to want to protect their children from failure. It’s also normal to want them to achieve, win, and do their best. But here’s the truth: We don’t learn anything new without making mistakes. I’ll say it again. Making mistakes is a crucial step in learning. If we’re fearful of making mistakes, learning comes to a screeching halt.

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Miriam Celebrates Neurodiversity, Supports Unique Learners

At Miriam School, students with complex learning differences are supported and celebrated as they grow academically, socially and emotionally. Miriam provides a tailored educational experience for learners in grades K-12 who have not found success in traditional classroom settings. Students’ challenges may stem from specific learning disabilities (i.e. dyslexia or dysgraphia), ADHD, level 1 autism, sensory processing disorder, anxiety, or speech and language disorders.

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7 Signs Your Kids Are Ready For Their First Sleepaway Camp

It’s time to decide whether to send your kids to sleepaway camp, but how do you know that's the right thing to do? How can you tell whether your kids are ready for their first extended stay away from home? Here are 7 important signs that experts say should inform your decision.

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