Laura Ingalls Wilder is famous for her series of Little House on the Prairie books, but fans may not know the real-life story behind these beloved tales. Join the Imaginary Theatre Company for a look at the remarkable writer, philosopher, and chronicler who left us a charming and captivating record of life as an American pioneer.
In St. Louis for a limited engagement! The American Ballet Theatre Studio Company showcases the talent of ballet's rising stars. Principle dancers Misty Copeland and David Hallberg are just a few alumni of the company Dance Magazine calls "gracious and technically spectacular."
The Jr. NBA Skills Challenge provides boys and girls, ages 13 and younger, the opportunity to showcase their basketball skills. Free and open to all. Pre-registration is not required.
Your whole family can be superheroes when you participate in the Superhero Dash, a 5K, one-mile run, walk and roll fundraiser for Unlimited Play. Sign up early to get your official Superhero Dash t-shirt. Costumes are welcome! Unlimited Play supports accessible playgrounds, because all kids deserve to have playgrounds where limitations are forgotten and differences are celebrated.
Teens can team up and play laser tag among the books at this free laser tag event at the library.
New for 2018! Kids, teens and families can dig a little deeper into specific art media at Artscope workshops.
Using single-board Raspberry Pi computers, teens and tweens can learn basic computer science and programming by building real computers with their very own hands.
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.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Grant's Farm welcomes visitors this holiday season to the 2024 Holiday Lights Drive-Through and Walk-Through Experiences featuring dazzling light displays, Santa and Mrs. Claus, a 50-foot LED Christmas tree, Clydesdale photos, and more.