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Santa has planned a stop at the Ballwin Golf Course, along with special guest Mrs. Claus, to take pictures with kids! 

Skate with Santa himself at this holiday-themed ice skating session complete with games and crafts.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with your family at The Lodge indoor pool. Guests will enjoy traditional New Year's Eve festivities including a countdown to noon with the dropping of hundreds of beach balls and a New Year's-themed backdrop for photos! Space is limited and registration is required. 

Celebrate the holiday season with Joyful, a festive repertoire of musical theater, pop, traditional and winter favorites from COCA's vocal companies, Allegro and Adagio. Perfect for all ages.

Step into the magic of the holiday season with COCA’s Ballet Eclectica as they bring The Nutcracker to life! Follow our heroine and her Nutcracker Prince as they journey through a St. Louis-inspired wonderland, battling the mischievous Mouse King and encountering characters brought to life by the landmarks we all know and love.

Stop in to see Santa and enjoy some fun holiday activities at Westport Plaza. Each child will receive a complimentary photo with Santa, and there will be balloon twisting, face painting and other fun activities. 

Cruise the Mighty Mississippi on a replica paddlewheel riverboat with the jolly man himself this holiday season – Santa Claus. Come dressed in your favorite PJs and leave the cooking to the crew. Then grab a photo with Santa!

Take memorable photos with Santa at The Missouri Botanical Garden's Garden Glow light display. During these special evenings, you and your family can take photos with Santa at Christmas-card worthy photo spots amid the sparkling wonderland of Garden Glow.

Kids Night Out at Olympia Gymnastics is an evening filled with fun! Parents get a babysitter for the night and kids will enjoy gymnastics/ninja-themed activities, group games, crafts, and more! Members and non-members are welcome.

Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!

The Saturday Sneak Peek at New City School is a kid-friendly Open House that gives families a chance to explore New City School together. You'll connect with faculty and current families at activity stations in several of students' favorite places to learn and play. 

Community School fosters the intellectual, emotional, and creative growth of young children and encourages their development as leaders of the next generation. Join Community School for a Connect with Community event to learn more about the school and admissions process. 

You can always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, but if you want the real-life parade experience, bundle up the kids and head downtown bright and early on Thanksgiving morning to see the 40th annual Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade.

Welcome the holiday season at Kiener Plaza with the lighting of the Salvation Army Tree of Lights, live entertainment, and ice skating at the Winterfest Ice Rink.

Grab your skates and head to opening day at the Winterfest Ice Rink in the heart of Kiener Plaza where there will be free admission and free skate rental. You can also catch the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights from 4 to 8 p.m.

Find yourself at Forsyth for the Early Childhood Open House at Forsyth School, perfect for families with candidates for Eyas, Pre-Kindergarten, Junior-Kindergarten, and Senior-Kindergarten.