Babies and Toddlers

Train or Treat at St. Louis Union Station

Union Station is putting the BOO in the LOU for Train or Treat! For Halloween 2021 at Union Station, you'll find haunted trains decked out for the Halloween season, a Wicked Wheel, a Haunted Maze with all of your favorite Halloween characters.

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Purina Farms Visitor Center Experience

Purina Farms has reopened its Visitor Center for 2021 where families can experience the popular Purina Incredible Dog Show, watch cow milking demonstrations, take a wagon ride around the rolling hills of the property and lots more.

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Virtual Little Readers Festival

Tune in to the St. Louis County Library's Virtual Little Readers Festival on September 25 for interactive music and movement presentations, storytimes, and a musical, sing-along puppet show.

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Whitmire Wonderlights at Shaw Nature Reserve

Welcome the holiday season with a luminary-lit stroll through the Shaw Nature Reserve's Whitmire Wildflower Garden. This is a rare opportunity for a self-guided walk, which is less than one mile, at the Nature Reserve.

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Family Funday Character Cruise at the Gateway Arch

Kids can jam to tunes from a DJ while hanging out with their favorite characters on a Gateway Arch cruise. Family Fun Character Cruises feature fantastic views of St. Louis and the Gateway Arch, kid-approved snacks, interactive games, and some very special guests, like princesses, crime-fighters and fairytale friends!

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Fox Park Fall Festival

The Fox Park Fall Festival offers fun for all ages. Families can enjoy fall-themed fun, hayride tours of Fox Park, food trucks, live music, a Maker's Market and more.

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Bridgeton Family Fall Fest

The Bridgeton Family Fall Fest is a free festival featuring food trucks, face painting, the Bubble Bus, Kona Ice Snow Cones, a petting zoo, inflatables, balloon artists, and lots more. Open to all.

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Paws for Reading from the St. Louis County Library

Read to a friendly therapy dog from DUO Dogs, Inc. After the story, the dog's handler will answer any questions kids have about therapy dogs, pet care and more. For ages 3-11. Registration is required for this free program.

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Holiday Photo Ops with Santa Claus at The Garden Glow

Monday, November 25, 2024

Take memorable photos with Santa at The Missouri Botanical Garden's Garden Glow light display. During these special evenings, you and your family can take photos with Santa at Christmas-card worthy photo spots amid the sparkling wonderland of Garden Glow.

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Kindermusik Playdate

Monday, November 25, 2024

Are you interested in learning more about Kindermusik before committing to a full semester? Are you unsure how your baby or child will respond in a group setting? Join Kindermusik for a musical playdate and see firsthand how singing, moving, playing instruments, and dancing together has the power keep us connected, fuel kids' brains and bring joy.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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Museum Babies Storytelling

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.

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Embark on an Adventure at SLSO's Concert for Kids: Wild Symphony!

Embark on a musical adventure with Dan Brown’s latest surprise, Wild Symphony! Travel through the trees and across the seas to meet a wonderous whale and impatient ponies, busy beetles, and an eager elephant—each with a special secret to share.

COCA Ignites Creativity and Sparks Fun for Kids of All Ages, All Summer Long

Stroll along the Walk of Fame in the Delmar Loop, and you’ll spot the playwrights, actors, and artists who got their start in St. Louis, from Tennessee Williams and Katherine Dunham, to Tina Turner and John Goodman. Just a few steps away and around the corner, a new generation of Gateway City superstars will discover their love for the visual and performing arts this summer.

Farmer's Markets Make Great Family Outings! Here is Your 2024 Guide to Farmers Markets Across the St. Louis Area

A trip to the farmer’s market is a fun outing for the entire family – and it can be educational too. Make plans to visit one (or several) of these top St. Louis farmers’ markets this spring and summer, so that you and your kids can learn more about where your food comes from and indulge in some of the freshest, seasonal produce the St. Louis region has to offer. Plus, many of these markets offer activities just for kids, feature food trucks, welcome dogs, and more.

6 Places to Find Fun on the Farm this Fall

Visiting a farm can be a real adventure for city and suburban kids. Getting up close to and even feeding farm animals can lead to lots of fun and unexpected learning. We've rounded up some tried and true nearby options where your family can spend a day in the country and meet some new barnyard friends.

SUE: The T. Rex Experience to Roar Into the Saint Louis Science Center

This summer. families can meet Sue, the most complete, best-preserved Tyrannosaurus rex ever found, in the Lou! The Saint Louis Science Center will welcome SUE: The T. rex Experience beginning June 8. The special exhibition features the latest scientific discoveries about the species as a whole along as well immersive, sensory exploration of life in the Cretaceous period.