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Kids Night Out Art Class

Kids in grades kindergarten through five will snack on pizza and create new masterpieces as they use different art mediums like drawing, painting, pastels and more.

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Rock Hill Library Spooktacular Halloween Party

Children are invited to wear their costumes for this spooktacular afternoon Halloween party.

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Youth + Adult Workshop: Figure + Form

Explore figure drawing techniques and learn the art of proportion, shading and tone. Charcoal, conte, ink and pastel will be demonstrated.

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Youth + Teen Workshop: Ir-RESIST-ible Resists

Kids and teens will make designs in multiple layers with materials that naturally repel each other. They'll use various resist techniques to create remarkable works of art that are undeniably irRESISTible!

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Halloween Trunk or Treat hosted by St. Louis County Police Department

Bring your little ghosts, goblins and firefighters too! Officers will be handing out candy and free glow necklaces, and performing costume safety checks.

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Opera on the Go! A Sensory Friendly Program for Young People

Join Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for a fun and engaging afternoon of opera. Learn about the elements of opera through interactive workshops in singing styles, stage movement and makeup, then see them come to life in an abridged performance of one of the most beloved operas of all time, Mozart's The Magic Flute.

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School's Out Mini Camp at The Novel Neighbor

When school is out kids can hang out at The Novel Neighbor and get crafty.

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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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Brewery Lights at Anheuser-Busch Brewery

Sunday, November 24, 2024

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.

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Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts

Sunday, November 24, 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024

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.

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Family Sunday at the Saint Louis Art Museum

Sunday, November 24, 2024

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.

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Science Storytime at the Saint Louis Science Center

Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.

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Join The College School in Webster Groves for upcoming admissions events. Explore classrooms, meet expert faculty, and learn all about the benefits of experiential learning for Preschool through Eighth Grade. Admissions Quick Tours are set for December 6 and January 10, with an Early Childhood Open House on January 11 from 9 - 10:30 a.m., and Middle School Open House on February 25. Learn more and register at thecollegeschool.org.

Bring your family to Cardinals Nation Restaurant on select Wednesday nights for Family Night with Fredbird! Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes! Kids eat FREE per adult meal purchased from 5 to 9 p.m. (Dine-in only, for kids 12 and under) Meet Fredbird from 6:30-7:30 p.m., play games and win prizes!

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Gather your pack – your kids and your cold-nosed companions – for a pet-friendly visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Cold-Nosed Candids are for families and their cats and dogs to have their photos taken while they frolic through the snow provided by the Bubble Bus! You'll enjoy photos with Santa, frolic in the flurries, a gift shop and additional festivities! Cold-Nosed Candids will be held December 7-8 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. each day at Purina Farms. Registration is required. Admission is free; parking is $5 per vehicle. Spots are limited. LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

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