Enjoy a family-friendly Oktoberfest at the Saint Louis Zoo's Zootoberfest! Take advantage of the cooler weather and visit the Zoo's animals, exhibits and attractions. Kids can participate in all the regular Zoo fun and explore new adventures at Zootoberfest activity stations.
German-inspired food is available for purchase, along with root beer and other soft drinks. Beer trailers throughout the Zoo will offer a variety of canned and bottled brews for purchase for ages 21 and older. Live music will happen each day.
Zootoberfest is set for October 4 & 5, and October 11 & 12, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Friday, October 10 from 5-8 p.m., at the Saint Louis Zoo.
Admission is free.
More information: stlzoo.org
At this free art program for ages 3-6 the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Do you need a creative activity for your kids on a day when school's out? Yucandu Art Studio offers No-School Workshops for kids in grades kindergarten through 5th.
Upper Limits Single Day Camps are a great way to keep your kids active and engage when school is out. Single-day rock climbing camps are for ages 7 -15 and are held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Upper Limits locations in Chesterfield and Maryland Heights.