Parents of children with complex education needs and/or medical needs are invited to learn ways to work effectively with the doctors, teachers, and therapists that are part of their children's daily lives at this free workshop.
Led by Lee Bascom, MSW, LCSW, topics to be covered include ways to get organized, shrink waiting lists, identify supports, find written materials and online sites, and connect with must-know community resources. Bascom, who has more than 15 years of expereince working as a special education and medical social worker, works with individuals of all ages, especially children between the ages of 3 and 12 and their families.
This workshop is sponsored by Miriam Academy. It's free but RSVPs are requested. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information and to register: miriamstl.org
Children can trick or treat in costume at participating downtown Kirkwood businesses and City Hall.
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Costumed kids ages 10 and under are invited to the annual Halloween Parade at Westport Plaza, kicking off at 6 p.m.
Join the Missouri History Museum for a movin' and grovin' Halloween party! Kids are encouraged to wear their costumes while they participate in candy-free trick or treating, Halloween-inspired spooktacular stretches, fun crafts and more. And if you're brave, stop by the family-friendly Haunted History Clubhouse!
Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!
Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.