Join in on the free family fun at Howl & Prowl, with Halloween activities for all ages including a costume parade and contest. Bring your kids to the Kids Corner (4-6:30 p.m.) where there will be a photo booth, musical petting zoo, fire activities from Metro West, karate training with Premier Martial Arts, games, prizes and more. The Kiddie Costume Parade and Contest will begin at 6 p.m.
For teens and adults, there will be Open Mic performances featuring music and comedy acts, improv and poetry. The spookier the better! Dress in your favorite costume for a chance to win a prize. Open Mic Night starts at 6:30 p.m.
4 to 9 p.m. on October 25 at St. Louis Community College at Wildwood. Admission is free.
More information: stlcc.edu
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Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition. New this year: Visits with Santa!
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!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
Your family can enjoy a gourmet, festive breakfast buffet complete with a visit from the man of the hour: Santa.
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.