Santa is making a stop at The Butterfly House before he makes his trip around the world, and he wants to enjoy a meal with your family! Enjoy a delicious dinner, visit Santa's Workshop and Mrs. Claus's Cookie Kitchen, and have your picture taken with the guest of honor - Santa!
Kids ages 5-12 can have a morning of frosty fun at this Snowman Workshop. They'll build their own snowman-themed crafts and gifts for friends and family.
Santa's Reindeer have been busy hiding candy canes in Kirkwood Park. Some have prizes attached to them. Kids can come early to decorate a hunting bag. Check-in begins at 9:30 a.m. The hunt starts at 10 a.m., and after the hunt, kids can take pictures with Santa. Pre-registration is required.
Bring your kids and take photos with Santa at the train station in downtown Kirkwood.
Kids ages 5-12 can choose their own Elf name and join in on the Elf Workshop. They'll create handmade gifts for someone special (different variations of crafts are offered for different age groups).
The Grinch is trying to steal Christmas! Help grow the Grinch's heart by joining in on this workshop full of Grinch activities. Kids will make Grinch dust to help stop the Grinch from coming to their homes and other crafts, as well as Grinch cookies.
Toddler Time at The Magic House hosts two special guests in December! Toddler Time with Santa & Mrs. Claus includes story time with Mrs. Claus, a visit from Santa, festive activities like holiday-themed crafts and sensory play, and playtime in one of the special exhibits.
Splash and play with your little one in this fun morning activity. No registration is necessary.
Bring your babies and toddlers to this free story time at the Missouri History Museum.
Storytelling in the Museum is an in-person storytelling event happening at 10:30 a.m. at the Missouri History Museum. This event, perfect for the preschool set, features engaging stories with themes like Shapes, Black Music Month, STEAM, Juneteenth, The River, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Gather at the Gateway Arch and get ready for a riverboard adventure. There will be 30 minutes of storytime followed by a free, 30-minute cruise on the Mississippi River.