# Things to do with kids in Valley Park, MO

> 1 upcoming family events and 3 places and ongoing programs in Valley Park, MO (St. Louis County, MO), in the St. Louis area. Listings whose address is in this town. Dates and times are Central Time. Today is Wed, Nov 11.

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## Events ahead

- [Valley Park Christmas Parade, Tree Lighting, and Visit with Santa](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/valley-park-christmas-parade-tree-lighting-and-visit-with-santa--listing-157c75b19f1d1fdf34675d85) — Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM · Meramec Levee Recreation Park, Valley Park · checked Nov 3. The City of Valley Park’s annual Christmas parade steps off at Meramec Levee Recreation Park, followed by a tree lighting and a visit with Santa and his reindeer. Photos with…

## Places and ongoing programs

- [Lone Elk Park: Winter Scenic Wildlife Drive to Spot Elk, Bison & Wild Turkeys](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/lone-elk-park-winter-scenic-wildlife-drive-to-spot-elk-bison-and-wild--listing-1a4540c0303e13a1ca5c294e) — Daily 8:00 AM to 30 minutes past official sunset (approx 8:00 AM–5:30 PM in winter) · Lone Elk Park, Valley Park · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. Tucked into the rugged wooded hills of Southwest St. Louis County near Valley Park, Lone Elk Park offers a unique drive-through wildlife sanctuary where families can spot…
- [World Bird Sanctuary](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/world-bird-sanctuary--listing-edaef9d21cc8e2291d90b0a9) — Open Daily 8am – 5pm; closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. · World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park · All ages · From $5 · checked Oct 14. Raptor rescue and education center on 305 acres of hardwood forest with aviaries housing birds from around the world along a walking trail. Guest experiences include guided…
- [World Bird Sanctuary: Live Bald Eagles, Owls & Falcons in Winter Aviaries](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/activities/world-bird-sanctuary-live-bald-eagles-owls-and-falcons-in-winter-aviar--listing-2712d107a9b47091a57dc32c) — Daily 8:00 AM–5:00 PM (Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day) · World Bird Sanctuary, Valley Park · All ages · From $5 · checked Nov 5. Encompassing 305 pristine hardwood forest acres adjacent to Lone Elk Park in Valley Park, the World Bird Sanctuary is one of North America's premier raptor rehabilitation and…

## Nearby

- [Things to do with kids in St. Louis County, MO](https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/counties/st-louis-county-mo) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/st-louis/counties/st-louis-county-mo.md)
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