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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.

Learn ways to nurture your baby's development and make new friends in a relaxed, supportive environment at Baby & Me, a free class offered at the St. Louis County Library. Baby & Me classes are for parents and caregivers with pre-walking infants ages 0-12 months. 

Trucks and other vehicles of all shapes and sizes will be on display for your little ones to climb on, inspect and interact with. This rain-or-shine event is free and open to all.

Kids are the star of the show during the Central West End's Children's Costume Parade and Party. The parade begins at 11 a.m. followed by trick or treating at neighborhood businesses. 

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! 

Enjoy a family-friendly Oktoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest! Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo's animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in all the regular Zoo fun and explore new adventures at Zootoberfest activity stations.

Bring your baby, age 0-18 months, to introduce them to baby signs and learn how they enhance language development and connection during these free classes.

Drop off the kids for a night of fun then enjoy a kid-free evening out! During Parent's Night Out, kids will eat dinner, watch movies, play games and go ice skating. 

Visit Eckert Farms and enjoy a farmer's market run entirely by kids! The Children's Entrepreneur Market allows kids to make and sell goods and learn about business while having fun. 

Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, a petting zoo and much more make this an apple pickin' good time for the whole family. There will be pony rides, a children's carnival, opportunities to feed goats and other farm animals, caramel apples, funnel cakes and more. 

Pirates, pumpkins, and yo-ho-ho a bunch of candy is what you'll find at Pirates and Pumpkins this October at the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station. Guest can test if they've got what it takes to join the pirate crew by walking the plank, digging for buried treasure and making their own pirate hats.

Parents Night Out Camp at Vetta Sports is the perfect way for your child (ages 5–10) to spend an evening full of active games, exciting activities, and time with friends — all in a safe, supervised environment. While they’re laughing, playing, and making memories, you get to enjoy a few hours to yourself.

Hear ye, Hear ye! Aspiring princes and princesses are invited to a Royal Ball and Enchanted Evening at The Magic House! Meet and pose for pictures with your favorite storybook princesses and take part in fun royal activities.

Visit MADE for Kids for Halloween Spirit Week! Families are invited to celebrate Halloween by decorating mini pumpkins, creating spider web suncatchers, designing ghost parachutes that gracefully float in the wind tube, making Halloween-themed bookmarks and more.