The Saint Louis Science Center, KTVI Fox 2 and KPLR News 11 will host the Gateway Stormfest on May 6, a fun way to learn about the extreme weather that is common in the Midwest. There will be two exclusive showings of the OMNIMAX film Extreme Weather ($5 per person) at 11 a.m. and noon.
Before or after the film meet Fox 2 and KPLR 11 meteorologists, who will talk about the extreme weather in the St. Lousi area and answer questions about weather.
11 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. at the Saint Louis Science Center. More information and tickets: slsc.org
It's the Not-So-Haunted House that is oh-so-fun, where storybook characters come alive! Kids are invited to dress in their most "boo-tiful" Halloween costumes and have a ghoulishly good time going on a spook-tacular scavenger hunt throughout The Magic House to find trick-or-treat locations and seeing their favorite storybook characters.
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.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym in Creve Coeur.
The Best of Missouri Market at the Missouri Botanical Garden features more than 150 vendors offering handcrafted items, locally produced food, native plants, herbs, live music and local brews, plus a two-acre Kid's Corner with farm animals (like llamas, alpacas and sheep!), circus performers, face painting, crafts, and a pumpkin patch with decorating let by Perennial.
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can fun evenings making spooky crafts. Parents can drop off their kids and enjoy an evening out. Enrollment is limited.