St. Louis area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in St. Louis, MO
94 upcoming family events and 15 places and programs in St. Louis, MO. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Central Time.
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Oct24SatCommunityThrough Oct 30
Boo at the Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
From $16All ages
Oct24SatCommunityThrough Nov 1
Fright at the Museum
City Museum
With admissionAll ages
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Haunted Library at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 3–8
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 1:15 PM
Pirates and Pumpkins with Underwater Pumpkin Carving at the St. Louis Aquarium
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
With admission
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Princess of the Pose: A Josephine Baker Story (Pay-What-You-Can Performance)
Metro Theater Company
With admission
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Trick or Treat at the Library — Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 3–17
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24
Trick-or-Treat Nights at the St. Louis Aquarium
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Oct 25 · 1:00 PM
The Great Game: Tower Grove Park Adventure
Tower Grove Park – New Comfort Station
- Outdoors
Mon, Oct 26 · 10:00 AM
Storytime in Forest Park (Nature Playscape meadow)
Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape meadow, Forest Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 4:00 PM
STEM Lab: The Dirty Water Project at Divoll Library
Divoll Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- Outdoors
Wed, Oct 28 · 10:00 AM
Homeschool Fishing at the Forest Park Hatchery
Forest Park Hatchery
All ages
Oct29ThuSpooky and hauntedThu, Oct 29 · 3:30 PM
Monster Mash Party
Baden Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 4:00 PM
History-Lovin' Halloween Party at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum
Free
Oct31SatCommunityThrough Nov 1
Halloween Weekend at City Museum
City Museum
Paid
- Oct31SatSpooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 1:00 PM
Haunted Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Oct31SatTrick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Trick-or-Treat at Kingshighway Library
Kingshighway Library, St. Louis Public Library
Up to 17
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Trick-or-Treat Bag Decorating at CAM
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 2:00 PM
Monster Masks
Schlafly Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov1SunCommunitySun, Nov 1 · 1:30 PM
PJ Library Paws and Mitzvahs (drop-off, ages 8–12)
Humane Society of Missouri
Ages 8–12
Nov1SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Nov 1 · 12:00 PM
Pumpkin Throw Down at City Museum
City Museum – 10th Floor Balcony
PaidAll ages
- Outdoors
Mon, Nov 2 · 9:00 AM
A Walk in the Park: Compton Hill Reservoir Park Fall Colors Walk
Compton Hill Reservoir Park
All ages
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 3 · 9:00 AM
Fall Colors Walk in Carondelet Park
Carondelet Park
FreeAll ages
Nov4WedArts & craftsWed, Nov 4 · 4:30 PM
Di-November Dinosaur Party at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Craftumentary at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov6FriSTEM & discoveryFri, Nov 6
Free Public Telescope Viewing: Star Parties and Solar Sundays
McDonnell Planetarium (Saint Louis Science Center)
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
You and Me under the Canopy: Salamander Shuffle! (Tower Grove Park)
Tower Grove Park – Stupp Center
Ages 2–7
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:00 AM
Beginner Bird Walks in Forest Park
Dennis & Judith Jones Visitor & Education Center, Forest Park
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Día de los Muertos at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Music Quest with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Community
Sat, Nov 7 · 2:00 PM
Osage Culture Traveling Trunk at Carpenter Library
Carpenter Library, St. Louis Public Library
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 7 · 10:30 AM
STEM Lab: Spinning Out at Machacek Library
Machacek Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 1:00 PM
Family Sundays at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
Free
- Community
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:30 AM
Story Time at the Sachs Museum (Missouri Botanical Garden)
Missouri Botanical Garden – Sachs Museum (historic Museum Building)
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 3:00 PM
Campfire Stories at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 8–12
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:00 AM
History Exploration Day: Indigenous Voices of Missouri
Missouri History Museum
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13 · 10:15 AM
St. Louis Storytelling Festival: The Magic of the Talking Drum
Saint Louis Art Museum
FreeAges 5–12
- Train rides
Through Dec 30
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride at St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis Union Station
Paid
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Family Day Out: Arts and Crafts at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov14SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Play Date: Tiny Worlds, Big Stories at CAM
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Nov 14
Garden Glow
Missouri Botanical Garden
From $6All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Jan 2
Holiday Flower and Train Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden – Emerson Conservatory (Jack C. Taylor Visitor Center)
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:30 AM
Pinecone Birdfeeders at Cabanne Library
Cabanne Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 6–18
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Nov 16 · 6:00 PM
Kids Crafts: M&M Turkeys at Carondelet Library
Carondelet Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 17 · 4:30 PM
STEM Lab: Great Pollinator Race at Kingshighway Library
Kingshighway Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 5:00 PM
Native American Heritage Month: Beadwork Painting at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–17
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 4:00 PM
STEM Lab: Pompom Catapults at Baden Library
Baden Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
Nov19ThuCommunityThrough Jan 3
Weirdly Wonderful Holidays at City Museum
City Museum
PaidAll ages
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:30 PM
How to Train Your Dragon Movie Night
Schlafly Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 11:00 AM
Open Studio: Holiday Card Making and Calligraphy at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
FreeAll ages
Nov20FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 20 · 10:00 AM
Wee Weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
FreeAges 3–5
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM
The Nutcracker & The World's Fair with Ballet 314 — Julia Davis Library
Julia Davis Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Courage Canvas Kids Art Workshop at Machacek Library
Machacek Library, St. Louis Public Library
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Family Film and Crafternoon at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–17
Nov21SatCommunitySat, Nov 21 · 12:00 PM
Turkey Bingo at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
All ages
Nov21SatArts & craftsSat, Nov 21 · 3:00 PM
Wings of Fire Party at Schlafly Library
Schlafly Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Santa visits
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:30 AM
Pancakes with Santa at St. Louis Union Station
St. Louis Union Station – Grand Hall
Paid
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
The Nutcracker & The World's Fair with Ballet 314 — Carondelet Library
Carondelet Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Markets and festivals
Sun, Nov 22 · 10:00 AM
St. Louis Blues Try Hockey Free at the Winterfest Rink
Winterfest ice rink, Kiener Plaza
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Season Opener
Powell Hall
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 24 · 12:00 PM
Sherlock Bones and the Mystery in the Meadow (Tower Grove Park)
Tower Grove Park – New Comfort Station
Ages 7+
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 24 · 4:00 PM
STEM Lab: Elephant Toothpaste at Divoll Library
Divoll Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- Nov25WedSports & play
Wed, Nov 25 · 1:00 PM
Kids Game Day at Central Library
Central Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–12
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26
St. Louis Turkey Trot 5K & 8K with Kids Dash
St. Louis Turkey Trot course, Summit Drive
With admission
Nov27FriArts & craftsFri, Nov 27
Festive Fridays at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
Free
Nov27FriLight displaysThrough Dec 30
Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
From $19All ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:30 AM
STEM Lab: Elephant Toothpaste at Machacek Library
Machacek Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- Hanukkah
Sun, Dec 6 · 12:00 PM
The J's Hanukkah Celebration at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden – Bayer Event Center
FreeAll ages
Dec8TueArts & craftsTue, Dec 8 · 4:30 PM
Crafternoon: Snow Globe at Kingshighway Library
Kingshighway Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–12
- Crafts and cookies
Wed, Dec 9 · 4:00 PM
STEM Lab: Paper Gingerbread Houses at Baden Library
Baden Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Dec12SatCommunity
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:00 PM
Family Day Out: Disney Karaoke Party at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Dec12SatNutcracker and showsSat, Dec 12
The Muppet Christmas Carol in Concert (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra)
Powell Hall (St. Louis Symphony Orchestra)
Paid
Dec12SatCommunityThrough Dec 13
Winter Celebrations at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
Free
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 3:00 PM
Ice Carvings and Holiday Market at Winterfest
Kiener Plaza
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:00 AM
Learn to Fish: All About Trout (Forest Park Hatchery)
Forest Park Hatchery
Ages 6+
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:30 AM
Winter Solstice Lanterns at Cabanne Library
Cabanne Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Sports & play
Sun, Dec 13 · 10:30 AM
Frosted 5K & Family Fun Run 2026
Tower Grove Park — Old Carriage Shelter
From $15All ages
- Arts & crafts
Mon, Dec 14 · 6:00 PM
Kids Crafts: Cocoa Gnomes at Carondelet Library
Carondelet Library, St. Louis Public Library
Ages 5–10
- Community
Mon, Dec 14 · 4:00 PM
Winter Celebration Open House at Cabanne Library
Cabanne Library, St. Louis Public Library
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Dec 15 · 4:30 PM
STEM Lab: Elephant Toothpaste
Kingshighway Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Nutcracker and shows
Thu, Dec 17 · 7:30 PM
The Hip Hop Nutcracker at the Fabulous Fox
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
From $35All ages
Dec18FriArts & craftsFri, Dec 18
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at the Fabulous Fox
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Paid
Dec18FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 18
Mercy Holiday Celebration with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra
Powell Hall
Paid
Dec19SatCommunitySat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
ASL Storytime at Carpenter Library
Carpenter Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:00 AM
Hot Cocoa Party
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Dec20SunNutcracker and showsSun, Dec 20
NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at the Fabulous Fox
The Fabulous Fox Theatre
Paid
Dec21MonTrain ridesMon, Dec 21 · 4:30 PM
Polar Express Pajama and Movie Night
Divoll Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Community
Mon, Dec 21 · 3:30 PM
Winter Party at Walnut Park Library
Walnut Park Library, St. Louis Public Library
Dec22TueSports & playTue, Dec 22 · 4:00 PM
Kids Challenge Room: Blast Off!
Kingshighway Library, St. Louis Public Library
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 27
A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage at Powell Hall
Powell Hall
Paid
- Community
Tue, Dec 29 · 10:00 AM
Winter Getaway at the Missouri History Museum: Winter Carnival and A Filipino Christmas
Missouri History Museum
Free
Dec31ThuCommunityThu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Countdown to Noon at Buder Library
Buder Library, St. Louis Public Library
Dec31ThuNew Year’s EveThu, Dec 31 · 5:00 PM
Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party at City Museum
City Museum
Paid
- Community
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:30 AM
Countdown to Noon: Disco Party!
Carpenter Library, St. Louis Public Library
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 10:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum
Free
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape (Forest Park)
Anne O'C. Albrecht Nature Playscape, Forest Park
Free
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Aquarium Bingo for Books (ages 2-5)
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
Ages 2–5
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
City Museum
City Museum
PaidAll ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Discovery Room at the Science Center
Saint Louis Science Center
From $6
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Preschool Science Series (Learning Lab drop-in, 18 months–5 years)
Saint Louis Science Center (Learning Lab, next to the Life Science Lab)
Free
- OngoingprogramSTEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Preschool Science Series Learning Lab
Saint Louis Science Center
Free
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Saint Louis Science Center and McDonnell Planetarium
Saint Louis Science Center
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Sensory Friendly Days at the St. Louis Aquarium
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Gateway Arch National Park
Gateway Arch National Park (Gateway Arch Visitor Center & Museum)
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden
From $16All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Museum Babies Storytelling at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum – History Clubhouse
FreeUp to 2
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
PaidAll ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytelling in the Museum (ages 2-6) at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum
FreeAges 2–6
Recently ended
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 9:00 AM
A Walk in the Park: Bellerive Park Bird and Prairie Walk
Bellerive Park
All ages
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Family Game Night at MADE for Kids
MADE for Kids (The Magic House)
From $10
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 9:30 AM
St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show
Saint Louis Science Center
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 6:00 PM
You and Me under the Canopy: Once Upon a Leaf! (Tower Grove Park)
Tower Grove Park – New Comfort Station
Ages 2–7
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