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Playing with dough helps your preschooler develop fine motor skills and practice self expression. At this free workshop, they'll do both!

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.

Get a free, festive photo of your furry friend with Santa.

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.