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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!

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.

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.

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!

Grant's Farm is welcoming guests and ghouls for its Halloween Drive-Thru Experience at the Farm. 

Thousands flock to Kimmswick each year for the Apple Butter Festival to buy the local historical society's famous apple butter on Market Street. Kids will love the train rides, petting zoo, pony rides and more.

Take your kids to explore the history of Willoughby Farm at Fall Farm Day. Check out wagon rides, visit with goats, horses, rabbits and sheep, decorate a pumpkin, grab some kettle korn, and enjoy games and craft vendors.

Enjoy the beautiful sights at the Missouri Botanical Garden at this autism-friendly family night. Your whole family can explore, discover and experience hands-on activities, including fun in the Children's Garden, in a secure environment.

Santa, and sometimes his reindeer, are stopping by the Museum of Transporation to entertain kids who are eager for holiday fun.

Have even MORE fun at the Saint Louis Zoo this Labor Day Weekend with extended hours for all guests. The Saint Louis Zoo will be open extended hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Labor Day Weekend.

Celebrate the Hunter's Moon with your family and your pooch at Howl at the Moon Night Hike in Babler State Park.

Digging Up Dessa is the newest production from Metro Theater Company. This comedy-drama-adventure is designed for audiences age 10 and up. In-person and virtual performances take place on select afternoons and evenings through November 7.  

Bring your kids (and their wish lists) to visit Santa Claus at The Lodge Des Peres. And don't forget your camera! Free and open to all.

Bring your family pet for a free picture with Santa and dog treats at The Lodge Des Peres.

Help your preschooler learn all about animals through stories, fingerplays, puppetry, and dancing at Musical Tails and Tales, a virtual program from the St. Louis County Library! 

Meet and learn about wild animals at Animals of the Natural World, a St. Louis County Library virtual program presented by Eyes of the Wild!