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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. 

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.

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! 

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. 

Kick off your New Year's Eve celebration with a free fireworks display at Westport Plaza.

Celebrate one of the final weekends of the traveling exhibit Kenya's Kids at The Magic House with the young dancers from Jahfi Studio.

Visit Castlewood Stables and have your family picture taken with Santa Horse at this free event on the farm. Kids can also enjoy a holiday craft and take home some hay to leave out for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! 

See the classic tale of a Kansas girl who goes on a magical journey to find home. Join the performers of The J's Youth Theater program for this fun adventure.