COCA begins a new tradition with its premiere of the COCAwrites Festival, a showcase of new work for multigenerational audiences created by a multigenerational team of theater artists. This year, the festival takes place outdoors on COCA's east lot, as well as virtually, on March 27-28 and is part of the COCA Presents season.
City Museum will open its famous rooftop as it returns to extended hours, seven days per week. In addition to the rooftop reopening, City Museum will hold a Bubble Dance Party from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Interested in Washington University's Pre-College Programs? Join the summer Pre-College Programs director, Becki Baker, for a coffee (or tea) informal Q&A about Wash U's Pre-College Programs. This series of online events focuses on different aspects of attending the summer programs for middle and high school students.
Experience St. Louis County as it was a century ago at this free tour of the homes in Faust Historic Village.
In this virtual program presented by the St. Louis County Library, local artist Cbabi Bayoc will teach kids to draw their own Black hero.
Visit The Magic House's MADE for Kids for a private Pipe Cleaner Character Creation, led by MADE mentor Tyler Henderson. Featuring all the supplies needed to create your very own super hero, Tyler will show your kids the tricks and super skills to create their very own super hero, inspired by some of his creations featured at MADE for Kids.
Have a roaring good time at Dino-Nite at The Magic House! Open exclusively for 15 families per evening, Dino-Nite features private playtime throughout the museum including Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, a private visit with Buddy, the star of Dinosaur Train, plus a delicious pizza and dessert fit for a dinosaur appetite for your family to enjoy during this special evening.
Get into the Halloween spirit with some spooky fun and celebrate with the animals at Grant's Farm. Enjoy Halloween tram rides featuring Halloween lights, spooky scenes, live actors, scare zones, a Halloween-themed show, monster mash party and more. Costumes are encouraged.
Stop in and have some fun in the indoor pool at the Lodge of Des Peres with your little one at this drop-in swim time for kids up to age 6. No pre-registration is needed; Water Waddlers is open to residents and non-residents of Des Peres.
The Preschool Science Series is an open exploration learning lab for young scientists - ages 18 months to 5 years - and their families. Activities are designed around research that shows children learn best through play, inquiry and shared experiences with their parents and caregivers.
LEGO Club at the St. Louis County Library is a free opportunity for kids to gather and have fun building with LEGO bricks. LEGOs are provided.
Families and kids of all ages can enjoy festive decorations, entertainers, many of your favorite Zoo exhibits and lots more at the Saint Louis Zoo's nighttime, non-scary Halloween experience Boo at the Zoo!
Boo at the Zoo is a long-time St. Louis family favorite, with fun, spellbinding decorations and great photo opportunities, spooktacular entertainment as actors bring the decorated areas to life, interaction with the animals, fun at the 4-D Theater, Conservation Carousel, and more.