
The St. Louis Symphony's series of Family Concerts are one-hour, informal performances perfectly designed to introduce your children to the symphony, and now you can enjoy a concert on us!
We're giving away four tickets to the Nov. 27 performance of The Nutcracker Meets Jazz, featuring pieces by Gershwin, Bernstein and Ellington. You'll learn how these classical and popular composers inspired these American greats. It's presented in partnership with Jazz St. Louis.
To enter to win the tickets, just leave a comment on this page or on our Facebook page, and we'll choose a random winner on Tuesday, Nov. 15.
Conductor Ward Stare told St. Louis Kids Magazine, in a story published in our Fall/Winter issue: “I think that hearing a great orchestra live for the first time makes a powerful and lasting impression on a young person. I know many adults who came to the symphony as kids and now bring their own children or grandchildren. Sharing this experience as a family is important for every generation.”
The Nutcracker Meets Jazz is the second in the series of four Family Concerts. Next on tap is The Magic Flute, a lighthearted tale of love and the art of bird catching. Opera Theatre of Saint Louis Young Artists will be performing during this special condensed version of Mozart’s legendary last opera on Jan. 15.
The final concert in the series, on March 4, puts a special twist on classical tunes with the help of online sensation Project Trio, Beethoven and the Boys. If you’re curious about this flautist, cellist and double bass threesome, check them out on YouTube.
For more information about the concert series, visit www.stlsymphony.org. Tickets start at just $7.
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!
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
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.
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.