Welcome the holiday season with a luminary-lit stroll through the Shaw Nature Reserve's Whitmire Wildflower Garden. This is a rare opportunity for a self-guided walk, which is less than one mile, at the Nature Reserve.
Visitors will also learn how to create a botanical-inspired luminary and enjoy winter delights under the stars all while surround by the glow from hundreds of luminaries.
Registration is required and capacity is limited. Tickets are $10-$12 for adults and $2-$4 for children 12 and younger.
At Shaw Nature Reserve, 5:30 to 9 p.m. Dec. 10-12.
Register at mobot.org
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
Science Tots is designed for children ages 18 to 36 months. The class provides opportunities to support brain development and learning. Toddlers and their grown-ups will explore STEM topics through songs, stories, hands-on exploration and play.
Bring your little ones for a "fin"tastic story time complete with a craft/experiment and a light snack before heading to the pool for Little Splashers swim time!
Your little one can wear pajamas and bring their favorite stuffed animal as they develop literacy skills during Pajama Story Time with the St. Louis County Library.
Join The College School for the Middle School Open House. Families interested in 6th-8th grades are invited to explore the school's spaces and learn about The College School's adventurous, hands-on curriculum.