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. More »

Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged. More »

Join the SLSO on October 19 for Howl at Powell, a spooktacular concert filled with playful melodies, ghostly tunes, and fun surprises. Whether you’re dressed as your favorite fairy tale character, superhero, or silly monster, come ready to show off your Halloween spirit. With enchanting music and a few tricks and treats, this not-so-scary Halloween celebration is a magical way to enjoy the season. Arrive early for special concert-related activities included in the experience. Tickets at slso.org.

Drop off the kids for a night of fun then enjoy a kid-free evening out! During Parent's Night Out, kids will eat dinner, watch movies, play games and go ice skating.    More »

Kids can learn about animal sounds and explore the different ways animals use camouflage at this free St. Louis County Library program presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.   More »

The Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features more than 150 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, native plants, herbs, live music and local brews, plus a two-acre Kid's Corner with farm animals (like llamas, alpacas and sheep!), circus performers, face painting, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with decorating let by Perennial. More »

It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters. More »

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! More »

Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.  More »

Join the Saint Louis Art Museum in October when the museum's front yard is transformed into the city's biggest cinema during the Art Hill Film Series, a St. Louis tradition of films, food and music.  More »

Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum for free Toddler & Me workshops featuring a variety of fun themes, hands-on activities, animal meet & greets, story times, special guests and more. More »

Enjoy an old-fashioned community festival at Eureka Days. This annual event includes lots of children's activities, carnival rides, fireworks, vendors, live music, bounce houses and lots more.  More »

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.   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. More »

It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park. More »

Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!   More »