Kids will hear the popular fairy tale and make a delicious gingerbread house similar to the one Hansel and Gretel encoutered deep in the forest.
Kids will explore the the science of color at this free workshop presented by Mad Science.
Children will discover how mirrors and reflections can play tricks, try to touch a mirage and make a periscope to see above and beyond at this free workshop presented by Mad Science.
Enjoy a free showing of The Mischievous Elf performed by Edie's Fairytale Theatre at this fun holiday show for all ages.
Enjoy a beautiful candlelight tour of the historic Thornhill House in Faust Park.
Thornhill is the original estate of Missouri's second governor Frederick Bates. During these self-guided tours, the customs of the 1820s will surround guests, along with historically dressed docents.
Admission is $8 for adults, and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children younger than 4 are free.
Dec. 9 at 6 p.m. and Dec. 10 at 5 p.m.
Kids and teens ages 8-15 can create their very own winter scene in the form of a snow globe at this afternoon workshop at Laumeier Sculpture Park.
Listen to the sounds of the floura and fauna at Laumeier Sculpture Park and develop the tools to speak back at this innovative parent/child class.
Preschoolers will hear stories about playing in the snow.
During this special story time, stories will be in Spanish with storyteller Maria Yaksic.
See the life-changing adventure of Edward Tulane, a toy that cares for noone but himself but eventually learns what it means to love others, live on stage at the Missouri History Museum. The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane is produced by Metro Theater Company. Save 20% on afternoon performances Dec. 26-30 with our promo code!
Celebrate the holidays with a tree lighting ceremony, cookies, hot chocolate, horse and carriage rides and a special visit from Santa.
Enjoy a St. Louis family tradition at Gardenland Express, the Holiday Flower and Train Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden. Visitors will see G-scale trains of many eras traveling through a miniature holiday landscape made up of festive decorations and thousands of fresh plants, poinsettias and flowers.
Visit the Academy of the Sacred Heart for an Open House for Prospective Families. You'll hear a presentation by Sister Maureen Glavin, Head of School, and Mrs. Marcia Renken, Principal, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by a tour of the school with student ambassadors.
Shop for handmade crafts and get a head start on your holiday shopping list at this craft fair to benefit the Rockwood School District Early Childhood program.
Dive into this fun, free family event featuring Disney/Pixar's Finding Dory, fun activities, photo opps, a character meet and greet and more.
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.
Enjoy the iconic lights that adorn the Anheuser-Busch Brewery close up during walking tours. Brewery Lights features more than one million twinkling lights and lots of family friendly activities. New this year is an enhanced parade with Clydesdales and street performers, giant branded nutcrackers and interactive stage performances.
At Breakfast with Santa at Eckerts, your child can tell Santa their Christmas wishes, have their photo taken with him and decorate some holiday cookies while your whole family enjoys a farm-fresh breakfast.
Families are invited to the Saint Louis Art Museum on Sunday afternoon to participate in free hands-on art activities with fun themes and to explore the galleries. Each Family Sunday focuses on a different family-friendly theme.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.