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Your family can play together with today's top tech! This Family Fun Night is free and for ages 3 and up. 

Come see the sea during opening day of the St. Louis Aquarium. The 120,000 square-foot aquarium is open to the public for the first time on Christmas Day. 

Ring in the new year with your whole family with cosmic skating, basketball, pickleball and Wii games at the New Year's Eve on Ice. 

Visitors are welcome to view eagles through spotting scopes staffed by trained volunteers. There will be a warming tent that will include children's art activities and a St. Louis Audubon display. Families can also take photos next to the full-size eagle's nest, and watch a live eagle educational program.

Go bananas because Curious George is coming to the Magic House! Families are invited to swing into the morning and enjoy a delicious breakfast (bananas included) with visits from Curious George himself. Children will also enjoy private playtime in the museum, create a hat to take home inspired by The Man in the Yellow Hat, and get to explore the Magic House's newest exhibit, Curious George: Let's Get Curious! Registration is required. 

Kids can capture their favorite memories from 2019 and make wishes for the future at the Time Capsule Workshop at Yucandu Art Studio in Webster Groves. They'll enjoy New Year's Eve with lemonade and popcorn, then countdown to the Stomping of the Bubble Wrap!

Stories & Spanish & Songs, Oh My! is Forsyth's twist on traditional storytime. Join Forsyth's Library, Spanish, and Music specialists for a fun-filled morning of children's literature, language and song!

The Magic House is celebrating the kick off to the Year of the Rat with a festival of fun! Families can enjoy a Lion Dance performance and Chinese face painting too. 

Experience Argentina's Niños, The new exhibit at The Magic House that captures the daily life and culture of Artentina, and join Tango St. Louis to celebrate the dramatic music and dance popular in the unique South American country. 

Enjoy a fun breakfast with jolly old Saint Nick and Mrs. Claus, photos with Santa (parents, bring your cameras!), and fun holiday crafts. 

How do Forsyth's youngest students spend the school day? Learn more about Forsyth's Early Childhood Program for ages 3-5 and the NEW Eyas (ahy-uhs) Program for ages 2-3 at the Early Childhood Open House. Visitors will have plenty of time to talk with teachers, administrators and current parents. Open to anyone interested in learning more about Forsyth School.

Visit Purina Farms for an indoor Open Play Date for kids up to age 8. Families will have the chance to play and participate in activities associated with Purina Farms' new Indoor Winter Birthday Parties. There will be separate play areas for ages 5 and under and ages 6-8. The fun include pony hops, pedal tractors, a kids' obstacle course, a small animal petting area with guinea pigs and rabbits, a sandbox with cedar pellets and bulldozers, costume play, and soccer. Cupcakes, pizza and drinks are included!

Milk and cookies with Santa is an annual tradition, and this free event is designed for kids with sensory needs. Milk and Cookies with Santa is free, and for all ages. Registration is requested. 

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and you can celebrate it by introducing your kids to some of your favorite classic holiday movies on the big screen! Movies in the Holiday Classics Retro Series at Marcus Theatres are back on the big screen, and tickets are just $6.

Meet Santa's reindeer and have photos taken with these beautiful animals. This free event is part of St. Charles Christmas Traditions. 

Join Santa and Mrs. Claus at this family and dog friendly brunch at The Boathouse in Forest Park. You'll enjoy all the traditional brunch and lunch favorites while grabbing photos with Santa and Mrs. Claus and enjoying kids activities.

Enjoy shows that feature the Bald Eagle and other birds from the World Bird Sanctuary at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Visit the Endangered Wolf Center for a post-Christmas Howliday Celebration. Visitors will make fun treats for the animals and watch them celebrate the season. After sunset, you can howl with the wolves!

Looking for unique gifts this season? You'll find them at this one-day pop up holiday shop at Laumeier Sculpture Park featuring a variety of local artists and vendors. Admission is free.

The Historic Hanley House will host a special tea party in honor of Valentine's Day for moms and their sons.