Not only will kids eat free, they'll get to meet Fredbird, visit the Enchanted Village to take pictures with princesses and superheroes and brush up on sports skills at this end-of-summer/ back-to-school event at IKEA St. Louis from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fredbird will be on hand from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to pose for picture with fans of all ages. In the Enchanted Village (noon to 3 p.m.), you'll meet your favorite princesses and superheroes and take photos to cherish the magical moments forever. Photos with characters will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
At the Coaches Corner (1:30-2:30 p.m.), kids can get tips from coaches at the Larry Hughes Basketball Academy. Math and reading tips and teaching tips for parents will be available at the Math and Reading Made Easy workshop from 2:30-3 p.m.
Also at the event, you will get up to two free kids meals with the purchase of one adult entree at the IKEA restaurant. (Kids meals are for kids 12 and under).
More information: ikea.com
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!
Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays.
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.
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 Juneteenth, Sweet Treats, Summer and more. Storytelling in the Museum is free.