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Spend the holiday weekend at the Saint Louis Art Museum for special Thanksgiving Family Programs. Tour the galleries and get creative with art activities for the whole family. 

Santa loves to eat breakfast, so grab the kids and join Santa at IKEA St. Louis for a morning of tasty food and fun. IKEA Family members will take home a free photo frame for their picture with Santa.

Kid are invited to wear their pajamas and come to the Humane Society to read their favorite holiday stories to shelter dogs by candlelight and help tuck them in for the night. Kids can also make a cozy blanket for a homeless pet, decorate treats for shelter dogs, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies, and help socialize the shelter kittens.

The market features 3,000 square feet of shopping space filled with fair trade goods, including gifts, toys, home decor, holiday decorations, jewelry, clothing, purses, scarves, food and merchandise from around the world.

Join in the fun at the North Pole where there will be a free stage performance by Edie's Fairytale Theater, cookie decorating, Elfie Selfies, winter crafts and games, a visit with Santa and lots more. 

In this timeless story, Hans and Gretel Brinker strive to provide for their family and prove their own worth by entering a local speedskating contest. First prize is a pair of gleaming silver skates! The story culminates with a spectacular St. Nicholas Day race on the stage of The Grandel Theatre. Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates celebrates generosity, helping others and is an exhilarating tale of courage and determination. Save 20% on tickets with our promo code.

Does your child love LEGO^® bricks? Don't miss this opportunity for them to build their skill set with a LEGO^® Certified Professional, one of just 14 worldwide!

In addition to fun stories, sometimes there will be special guests storytellers and themed storytime events.

Enjoy science-themed fun for kids ages 3-6 with a parent at this free Science Saturday at Forsyth School.

Imaginative play builds language and critical thinking skills while kids have fun. At this free Tinker Tots workshop, kids will use a variety of curious objects to tinker and create their own unique masterpiece.

Get into the spirit of the season at the premiere of the original composition of Joyful, written for COCA's vocal ensemble companies featuring singers age 11-18.

Get creative and have fun at this Gingerbread Workshop for kids of all ages and families. 

Kids in grades kindergarten through five will snack on pizza and create new masterpieces as they use different art mediums like drawing, painting, pastels and more.

The entertaining and friendly ghouls love meeting little monsters, so get ready for some spooky fun. Legends & Lanterns offers live music in Scarecrow Glen, hayrides, Halloween displays, story times, exhibits, great food, crafts, face painting and more. 

Bring your little ones to a free story time on Tuesdays at Subterranean Books. Storyteller Georgy Rock will read stories, sing songs, laugh and be silly.