How can you march to the beat of your own drummer when you're still writing the song? Part theater, part rock concert, all of your favorite characters are here in this new take on Lewis Carrol's beloved, poetic tale of self-actualization.
A cast of actors/musicians plays an eclectic mix of everything from classic rock to ska to punk as 7 1/2-year-old Alice chases through Wonderland in search of her own inner musical voice. Poetry has never been so much fun! Wonderland: Alice's Rock & Roll Adventure introduces young audiences to different instruments, musical styles and famous musicians, and touches on the themes of helping others, understanding emotions, creating welcoming communities and growing up.
This 85-minute show, produced by Metro Theater Company, is perfect for kids in kindergarten and up.
Public performances are set for:
Sundays: Dec. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 at 2 p.m.
Friday: Dec. 7, 14, 21 and 28 at 7 p.m.
Saturdays: Dec. 15, 22, and 29 at 7 p.m.
There will also be 2 p.m. matinee shows each day from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Sunday, Dec. 30.
At The Grandel. For tickets, visit metroplays.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.