Chose a pirate name and head to the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station for Pirate Quest Trick or Treating. Children and annual pass holders will receive a trick-or-treat bag to use to collect pirate booty (aka candy!) There will be six trick-or-treat stations full of treats!
Tommy the Otter will provide lessons on how to talk like a pirate during this trick or treating outing, and at 6 p.m. on each evening, kids can meet Rosie the Pirate Parrot on the ambassador stage. In addition, there will be storytelling by a pirate in the KidZone every 30 minutes.
Finally, when you take a spin on the St. Louis Wheel you'll receive a complimentary plush pumpkin.
Pirate Quest Trick or Treating will be held at the St. Louis Aquarium on October 27 and 28 from 5 to 8 p.m.
Get tickets at stlouisaquarium.com
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
Kids Art Night Out at Yucandu Art Studio features a new creative project each month, ranging from mosaics, to collage, printmaking, glitter, clay and more.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
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Meet the animals at Suson Park and learn about their care at the Suson Farm Park Barn Tours.