Explore figure drawing techniques and learn the art of proportion, shading and tone. Charcoal, conte, ink and pastel will be demonstrated.
Kids and teens will make designs in multiple layers with materials that naturally repel each other. They'll use various resist techniques to create remarkable works of art that are undeniably irRESISTible!
Bring your little ghosts, goblins and firefighters too! Officers will be handing out candy and free glow necklaces, and performing costume safety checks.
Kids can trick or treat from local New Town St. Charles businesses during this Halloween Spooktacular.
Join Opera Theatre of Saint Louis for a fun and engaging afternoon of opera. Learn about the elements of opera through interactive workshops in singing styles, stage movement and makeup, then see them come to life in an abridged performance of one of the most beloved operas of all time, Mozart's The Magic Flute.
When school is out kids can hang out at The Novel Neighbor and get crafty.
School Daze Camps at Artscope are a great way for kids to spend their days when school is out.
Celebrate all things Mizzou at the Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park.
Ride the Wilderness Wagon as you explore Shaw Nature Reserve! It's a perfect way to see the reserve if you have small children who may not be able to walk the three-mile Trail House Loop Road.
At the Fall Festival kids can get up close to a dairy cow and calf, meet a farmer and explore how milk gets to your table, enjoy fun activities and games, and try some samples from Prairie Farms.
Visit the Junior Kindergarten classroom and observe how Rossman's experienced teachers carefully design materials, activities and the classroom environment to capitalize on students' natural curiosity, joy and playfulness. See how students spend their days building academic and social skills through exploration and play.
There is something for the whole family at the Valley Park Halloween Haunted Hayride and Trunk or Treat. In addition to hayrides, kids can enjoy the Bubble Bus, face painting, a costume contest, trunk or treat, a pumpkin patch maze, caramel apples, free hot dogs & chips, free pumpkins (while supplies last), kettle corn, and a Halloween movie too!
Little ones can show off their Halloween finery at this free Halloween parade in Eureka.
Bring your adventurous preschooler to the park for this nature program, which includes a short hike, story time, animal explorations and snacks.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of eats from more than a dozen local food trucks and treats for kids, including Halloween bags and trick-or-treating. There will also be live music, photo opportunities, and appearances from Fredbird and Louie the St. Louis Blues mascot. Proceeds benefit Maryville University's Kids Rock Cancer.
Dress up and bring your glow gear to the 5th annual Techno Trunk or Treat in Fenton.
The Wild Wonder Outpost Discovery Room at the Saint Louis Zoo welcomes kids with sensory processing issues with dimmer lighting, reduced sound and sensory-break area with self-regulating tools, pillows and other accomodations.
Little Red Hen Play Dates are a wonderful way for children ages 0-6 and their caregivers to experience the magic of Waldorf Early Childhood Education. You and your child will bake bread — a weekly occurrence in the Waldorf School's Early Childhood Program — listen to stories; join in a circle time filled with songs, rhymes, and movement; and explore the outdoors in the mini meadow.
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 Women's History Month, I Love St. Louis, Spring, and more.
Storytelling in the Museum is free.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!