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Honor the life, the work and the contributions of Dr. King by joining the University of Missouri – St. Louis for a morning of incredible performances and inspirational speeches. The impressive lineup includes filmmaker and activist Bree Newsome, KMOV reporter Justin Andrews, soloist Brian Owens, and the St. Louis Children’s Choirs. Tickets are free and include both complimentary parking and light refreshments following the ceremony.

The Magic House offers special morning hours for families with young children Tuesday through Friday during the school year. Select exhibits open at 10:30 a.m. before the entire museum opens at noon. Preschool Hours feature exhibits that are geared toward children ages 2-8, but anyone is welcome to visit.

Create stop-motion animation at this workshop for ages 10 to 15 taught by artists at Laumeier Sculpture Park. 

See a live Bald Eagle up close presented by the World Bird Sanctuary, other raptors, Trumpeter Swans and other waterfowl in the wild at free Eagle Sundays, which take place inside the Audubon Center at Riverlands. 

Dads can take their little sweethearts out for a very special evening in the Banquet Room at the Ballwin Golf Course. Registration is required. 

Learn all about the world of dinosaurs including what they ate, newly discovered dinosaurs and more.

Start your day with a sweet treat on Ice Cream for Breakfast Day.

From becoming a researcher at the panda preserve, to shopping in a traditional neighborhood market, to participating in a daily dragon parade and more, visitors will discover the many similarities and differences in modern day Chinese culture through six different immersive environments.

Superheros of the world unite for Superhero Training! Preschoolers can compete to save the world, make crafts and have healthy snacks, and at the end of Superhero Training, they'll have a Spiderman web fight!

Tape Town is a made-for-kids town where kids can grab a car and zoom all around, making various stops along the way. 

Preschoolers can get an up-close look at dinosaur teeth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig at this free program presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.

A family that plays together, stays together! Gather at the Brentwood Community Center for Family Game Night, an evening of board games, card games, puzzles, door prizes and more. Registration is required.

Spend some time at the Endangered Wolf Center and help give the animals a special surprise. Visitors can help fill presents, treats and other items for the African painted dogs, swift foxes and maned wolves. 

Every movie is just $5 on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day at Marcus Theatre locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. See current blockbusters like Welcome to Marwen, Aquaman and Mary Poppins Returns or Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for just $5 per person whether it's a post-gift exchange afternoon matinee or an after-dinner late show.

Spiderman and Captain America will visit the Winterfest Ice Rink in Kiener Plaza to skate with kids and have their photo taken with a great view of the Gateway Arch! 

Cinderella and Enchanted Rose will visit the Winterfest Ice Rink for ice skating, photos and fun!

Break your cabin fever, shake off the cold and dance the night away at the Maryland Heights Snow Ball. This all-ages event is a night of music, games and dancing.