St. Louis area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in St. Louis County, MO
91 upcoming family events and 22 places and programs in St. Louis County, 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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Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 12:00 PM
Boo Fest at Mid America Adventure (formerly Six Flags St. Louis)
Mid America Adventure (formerly Six Flags St. Louis)
Paid
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 8:00 AM
Family Archery at Jay Henges Shooting Range
Jay Henges Shooting Range
Ages 8+
- Festivals and parties
Sat, Oct 24
Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm
From $15All ages
- Not-so-scary
Sat, Oct 24
Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Old Orchard Fall Festival
Old Orchard district, Big Bend Boulevard
All ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24
Passport to the World: Indigenous Peoples' Month Storytelling at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Powder Valley's 35th Anniversary Celebration
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Pumpkins and patches
Through Oct 31
Pumpkinland 2026 at Thies Farm (North Hanley)
Thies Farm & Greenhouses – North Hanley
From $13
- Sports & play
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Sport Orienteering Fun at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages 7+
- Outdoors
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Campfires, Stories, and S'mores at Columbia Bottom
Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
All ages
Oct27TueSpooky and hauntedTue, Oct 27 · 6:00 PM
Adopt a Ghost at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 5–10
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Oct 27 · 11:00 AM
Snake Encounter at Powder Valley Nature Center
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Oct28WedNot-so-scaryWed, Oct 28 · 9:30 AM
Baby Boo Bash
Kirkwood Public Library
Free
Oct28WedCookingWed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Kids Cooking at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Community
Thu, Oct 29 · 5:00 PM
Downtown Kirkwood Halloween Walk
Downtown Kirkwood (starts at Kirkwood City Hall)
Free
- Outdoors
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Fall Hayride in Ellisville Park
Bluebird Park – Lion's Pavilion
From $8
Oct31SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 31 · 10:00 AM
Halloween Storytime and Trick or Treat the Library!
Richmond Heights Memorial Library
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Oct 31
Nature Center Saturdays with MDC volunteer naturalists
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Nov2MonSTEM & discoveryMon, Nov 2 · 6:00 PM
Lego Club at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 6–12
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 3
Gabby's Cat-Tastic Celebration
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
- STEM & discovery
Tue, Nov 3 · 10:00 AM
Powder Valley Homeschool Day
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
All ages
Nov7SatCookingSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Family Cooking with Lydia Gwin at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
Free
Nov7SatCookingSat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Heir and a Parent: Play Dough (Pretzels) — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
Nov7SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 7 · 9:00 AM
Pumpkin Smash
Blackburn Park (Jackson Road parking lot)
Free
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 10:00 AM
Route 66 Centennial Celebration at Route 66 State Park
Route 66 State Park
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 7 · 8:30 AM
Birding in Kirkwood Park
Kirkwood Park – Scout Shelter
Ages 9+
- Nov8SunCooking
Sun, Nov 8 · 12:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Thrilled to Pizzas (kids 7–11 with a parent)
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Community
Mon, Nov 9 · 6:00 PM
Musical Storytelling Express (St. Louis Storytelling Festival)
Rock Road Branch, St. Louis County Library
Free
Nov10TueSTEM & discoveryTue, Nov 10 · 4:30 PM
Owl Pellet Dissection
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 8–11
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 10 · 9:00 AM
Babes in the Woods: Let's Do the Turkey Trot
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Up to 2
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 10 · 10:00 AM
Conservation Kids: Let's Do the Turkey Trot
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages 3–5
Nov11WedCommunityWed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
T-Rex Took My Toothbrush (What if Puppets)
Florissant Valley Branch, St. Louis County Library
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Nov 13
Cross-Stitching: Fall Color at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
FreeAges 14+
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM
Taylor Swift Dance Party for Kids — Hazelwood
Civic Center East
From $20Ages 8–13
- Nov14SatCommunity
Sat, Nov 14 · 2:00 PM
2026 Storytelling Grand Showcase
Clark Family Branch, St. Louis County Library
FreeAll ages
- Nov14SatCooking
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Heir and a Parent: Wake Up Call (kids 7–11 with a parent)
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:00 PM
Enchanted Evening Royal Ball at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
From $25
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Passport to the World: India's Diwali Festival at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 4:30 PM
Storybook Saturday: Nocturnal Hike at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 17 · 10:00 AM
Compass and Map Orienteering at Rockwoods Reservation
Rockwoods Reservation
FreeAll ages
Nov19ThuSports & playThu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Pokemon Trading Card Club at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 6–12
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 19 · 2:00 PM
Homeschool Introduction to Archery at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Ages 9–18
- Community
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Free Family Night at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
Nov21SatTree lightingsSat, Nov 21 · 5:00 PM
Eureka Holiday Tree Lighting
Central Avenue Spur
- Nov21SatCooking
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Heir and a Parent: Wizards in the Kitchen — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $135Ages 7–11
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 8:40 AM
Kirkwood Holiday Walk and Santa's Arrival on the Train
Kirkwood Train Station
Free
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 11:00 AM
2-Man Turkey Toss Disc Golf Tournament — Hazelwood
White Birch Park Disc Golf Course
All ages
- Light displays
Through Dec 30
Holiday Lights Walk-Through at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm
From $15All ages
- Community
Through Dec 4
Kirkwood Festival of Trees at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21
On-Stage Performance Series at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admissionAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers
James J. Eagan Center
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Nov 21 · 5:30 PM
Winter Wonderland 2026 at Tilles Park
Tilles Park — Gloria Rogers Shelter
From $200All ages
- Cooking
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:00 AM
Cooking in Nature at Rockwoods Reservation
Rockwoods Reservation
All ages
- Outdoors
Through Jan 3
Enchanted Fairy Gardens at the Butterfly House
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 24 · 10:30 AM
Little Acorns: Buffalo Babies (Rockwoods Reservation)
Rockwoods Reservation
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Nov 24 · 10:00 AM
Storytime & Craft: Gobble Gobble at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
All ages
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 8:30 AM
Chesterfield Turkey Trot 5K and Kids Fun Run
Chesterfield Valley Athletic Complex
From $15
- Sports & play
Thu, Nov 26 · 7:30 AM
Webster-Kirkwood Turkey Day Run
Downtown Kirkwood (corner of Adams and Taylor)
From $25
- Santa visits
Through Dec 23
Breakfast with Santa at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm – Carriage Haus
From $31
- Santa visits
Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Happiness Festivities: Santa and Live Reindeer at the Museum of Transportation
National Museum of Transportation
With admission
- Nov28SatCooking
Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM
Heir and a Parent: Smash Burgers and Fries — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
Nov28SatNutcracker and showsSat, Nov 28 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker Ballet — Dance Center of Kirkwood
Kirkwood Performing Arts Center – Ross Family Theatre
From $28.50All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Nov 28
Saint Louis Ballet: The Nutcracker 2026
Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL
Paid
Nov29SunCrafts and cookiesSun, Nov 29 · 1:00 PM
The Apprentice Chef: Gingerbread House (ages 7–11)
Kitchen Conservatory
From $60Ages 7–11
- Santa visits
Through Dec 20
Story Time with Mrs. Claus and Santa at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
Dec2WedArts & craftsWed, Dec 2
Irving Berlin's White Christmas at The Rep
Loretto-Hilton Center (Repertory Theatre of St. Louis Mainstage)
PaidAll ages
Dec3ThuSanta visitsThu, Dec 3 · 6:30 PM
Pizza with Santa (The Great Elf Sleepover)
Eureka Community Center
With admission
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
A Christmas Carol (The Alpha Players) — Florissant
James J. Eagan Center
From $12
- Santa visits
Fri, Dec 4
Visits with Santa at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
From $10
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Passport to the World: Italian Holiday Opera at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
With admission
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 5 · 1:00 PM
Town and Country WINTERFEST
Town Square
FreeAll ages
- Dec6SunCooking
Sun, Dec 6 · 5:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Nice List Nibbles — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 6 · 8:30 AM
Breakfast with Santa at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
From $25
Dec7MonCrafts and cookiesMon, Dec 7 · 6:00 PM
I Can't Believe It's Not a Gingerbread House at Kirkwood Public Library
Kirkwood Public Library
Free
- Light displays
Wed, Dec 9
Holiday Lights Drive-Through at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm
From $30All ages
Dec11FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 11
COCA Ballet Eclectica: The Nutcracker
Catherine B. Berges Theatre at COCA
From $31
- Outdoors
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:30 PM
Owl Prowl at Rockwoods Reservation
Rockwoods Reservation
All ages
- Hanukkah
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:30 PM
Hanukkah Pop-Up at Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School
Free
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 3:00 PM
Northwinds Hometown Holiday Concert — Florissant
James J. Eagan Center
From $10
- Outdoors
Thu, Dec 17 · 12:00 PM
Winter Bird Hike at Rockwoods Reservation
Rockwoods Reservation
FreeAges 13+
- Sports & play
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Yeti, Set, Throw! Indoor Snowball Play — Hazelwood
Hazelwood Community Center
From $13Ages 5–12
- Dec19SatCooking
Sat, Dec 19 · 10:30 AM
Heir and a Parent: A Harry Potter Christmas (kids 7–11 with a parent)
Kitchen Conservatory
From $140Ages 7–11
- Dec20SunCooking
Sun, Dec 20
Heir and a Parent: Ready for It, Swifties? — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $135Ages 7–11
Dec21MonArts & craftsMon, Dec 21
COCA School’s Out Camps (Winter Break)
COCA – Center of Creative Arts
Paid
- Santa visits
Tue, Dec 22 · 10:30 AM
Santa's Workshop (Hazelwood)
Hazelwood Community Center
From $15Ages 5–8
- Dec30WedCooking
Wed, Dec 30 · 1:00 PM
The Apprentice Chef: Midnight Snacks (ages 7-11) — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $55Ages 7–11
- Jan2SatCooking
Sat, Jan 2 · 1:00 PM
Teen Cuisine Italian-Style (ages 12-16) — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $65Ages 12–16
- Jan3SunCooking
Sun, Jan 3 · 1:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Sushi — Just Roll With It — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $135Ages 7–11
- Jan9SatCooking
Sat, Jan 9 · 11:00 AM
Heir and a Parent: Can We Bake Cookies? — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Jan10SunCooking
Sun, Jan 10 · 1:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Snack It to Me! — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Jan16SatCooking
Sat, Jan 16 · 12:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Like a Kid in a Candy Store — Kitchen Conservatory
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
Places and ongoing programs
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Castlewood State Park
Castlewood State Park
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
COCA Early Childhood: Pre-Primary IA (ages 3 to 4)
COCA – Center of Creative Arts
From $274Ages 3–4
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Laumeier Sculpture Park
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Saint Louis Ballet School: Mom/Dad & Me (age 2)
Saint Louis Ballet School
From $89
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Sky Zone St. Louis–Shrewsbury Little Leapers (6 & under)
Sky Zone Trampoline Park – St. Louis (Shrewsbury)
From $12.99Up to 6
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
STAGES Intro to Acting – Quarter 2 (ages 5–7)
STAGES St. Louis – Chesterfield Location (Academy & Box Office)
From $200Ages 5–7
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Upper Limits Chesterfield Winter Break Youth Clinic (ages 7–15)
Upper Limits Rock Gym – Chesterfield
PaidAges 7–15
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
World Bird Sanctuary
World Bird Sanctuary
From $5All ages
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Karate Instruction at Hazelwood Community Center (ages 7+)
Hazelwood Community Center
From $62Ages 7+
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Kindermusik Foundations (infant–20 months) – Fall Session 2
Community Music School of Webster University – CMS Center (Webster Groves main campus)
Paid
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Kirkwood Ice Arena public skating
Kirkwood Ice Arena
From $6
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Learn to Skate Session 2 at Kirkwood Ice Arena
Kirkwood Ice Arena
PaidAges 4+
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Passport to Powder Valley (35th anniversary challenge)
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock Kirkwood: Little Wing (toddlers & preschoolers)
School of Rock Kirkwood
Paid
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
From $5All ages
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime (Kirkwood)
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 2–5
- Community
Recurring / by appointment
Storytime at the Library! (Richmond Heights)
Richmond Heights Memorial Library
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
From $15
- STEM & discovery
Recurring / by appointment
Toddler Time at The Magic House
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
From $5
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Trail Tales storybook trail: "In A Nutshell"
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Recently ended
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 10:30 AM
Dino Dig at White Birch Park — Hazelwood
Hazelwood Community Center / White Birch Park
Ages 5–8
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Monster Hunt - Nerf Wars!
Hazelwood Community Center
From $5Ages 5–8
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 22 · 5:30 PM
Fall Evening Hike at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
All ages
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 10:30 AM
Little Acorns: Big, Bad Predators (Rockwoods Reservation)
Rockwoods Reservation
All ages
- Cooking
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Heir and a Parent: Snack It to Me! (kids 7–11 with a parent)
Kitchen Conservatory
From $130Ages 7–11
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Glow Party
Kirkwood Public Library
FreeAges 8–12
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 2:00 PM
Magic of America: International Brotherhood of Magicians Show
James J. Eagan Center
From $5
- Outdoors
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 3:30 PM
Trek or Treat: Critter Crawl at Powder Valley
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
All ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:00 AM
Trick-or-Track at the National Museum of Transportation
National Museum of Transportation
Paid
- Festivals and parties
EndedPast · Oct 16 · 5:30 PM
Manchester Halloween Festival
Paul A Schroeder Park
From $8All ages
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