Elementary Age
Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo
Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
The Loop Ice Carnival
The Loop Ice Carnival is a festival full of frosty fun for all ages. Held on Delmar Blvd. in University City, the carnival features live ice carving demonstrations, 50+ ice sculptures, ice slides and ice games for kids, snowflake ballerinas, beloved Blues mascot Louie, live music, a live drone show and lots more.
Summer Camps & Activities Fair at Lindbergh High School
Visit with summer camp representatives and learn about summer camps and activities for all ages at this free Summer Camps and Activities Fair sponsored by the Lindbergh School District. Families from all school districts are invited to attend.
Ice Cream with Santa at Clementine's
Santa is visiting Clementine's to share some frosty treats and photo ops with your kids!
New Year's Eve at Noon at the Edwardsville Children's Museum
Ring in 2026 with your littles at the Edwardsville Children's Museum! Put on your party clothes and get ready to celebrate New Year's with crafts, face painting, party hats, sensory bins and a balloon drop at noon.
Mrs. Claus' Dinner at the Saint Louis Zoo
Mrs. Claus is the host for this year's dinner at the Saint Louis Zoo! Families can enjoy a warm meal with Mrs. Claus and other costumed characters, photos with Santa, and then venture out to enjoy Wild Lights.
New Year's Eve Craft Workshop for Kids
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Yucandu Art Studio. Kids in grades K-5 can celebrate with arts & crafts projects followed by a countdown to the Stomping of the Bubble Wrap!
