
Metro Theater Company is St. Louis' premier professional theater for youth and families. Founded in 1973, Metro Theater Company has received numerous local and national awards for theater and education and has served more than 2 million children and families. MTC tours serve youth locally, regionally and nationally, while mainstage productions engage thousands of St. Louis children and families annually. Education programs run year-round, primarily using the arts to teach core curriculum (literacy and STEM), community building, diversity and inclusion, character education and life skills.
Metro Theater Company brings its touring productions and education programs into schools, offers summer camps, after-school programs, family workshops, professional development and engaging public performances. Learn more about opportunities for your children and how to bring a Metro Theater Production to your school at metroplays.org
Learn about Waldorf education by observing classes in session at the Waldorf School of St. Louis.
Explore songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Families of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus and 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 for great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, & the Conservation Carousel and much more.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
On October 22, City Foundry will host family-focused Halloween trick-or-treating from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wear your costumes and bring your best Halloween jokes!