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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!

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

From decoding messages to metal detectors and night vision, children will have the opportunity to check out spy equipment and even create their own edible messages at Spy Academy Parents Night Out with Mad Science. 

A surprise guest from a kingdom far, far away will visit to entertain and pose for pictures too! Reservations are required. 

Experience the first feaure film to be show in the newly renovated OMNIMAX Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center as Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and everyone's favorite snowman return in Frozen 2. 

Inspire your baby or child's love of music! Sing, dance, wiggle and giggle with your little one at a free Kindermusik or Music for Little Mozarts Demo Day class hosted by Kindermusik Academy of St. Louis and the Community Music School of Webster Groves.

Kids can shake off the cold weather with a tropical-themed celebration at The Butterfly House. Activities include tropical-themed games and crafts, marsh-friendly bugs, swamp-themed activities, music and live animal encounters.

Step inside the Tower Grove House at the Missouri Botanical Garden for nature-themed storytelling. Little ones will hear nature-themed stories in the cozy story corner of Henry Shaw's country home.

Learn more about the new Goldfish Swim School in Warson Woods at its free Open House. Pop in to get a tour, meet the instructors and learn about all the swim lesson options for your kids.

It's the season to make gingerbread houses, and at this Merry and Bright Gingerbread Party, kiddos will have a blast decorating gingerbread houses* and gingerbread men with icing, candy, marshmallows and sprinkles. 

Come play on Block Friday at Play Street Museum! Block play is an open-ended play that offers children the freedom to create structures, take them apart, and put them together again.