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You can always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, but if you want the real-life parade experience, bundle up the kids and head downtown on Thanksgiving Day to see the Thanksgiving Day Parade in person.

From dry ice experiments to learning all the fun things about volume and density, kids can see how science is used in everyday life. Junior Scientists will create experiments and make their own observations during Super Gross Out Science.

Santa is taking a break and relaxing with a cool skating session, and your kids are invited to skate alongside him and take pictures with him! Kids can also decorate cookies, create seasonal crafts, and warm up with delicious hot chocolate.

Bring your family, your flags, and your hometown pride to the St. Louis Regional Veterans Day Parade & Family Festival from the Missouri Historical Society. 

Skate with Santa himself at this holiday-themed ice skating session complete with games and crafts.

At the Saint Louis Zoo's annual holiday shopping event, the Holiday Zootique, you can browse unique, conservation-oriented gifts and get your holiday shopping done while visiting the Zoo! 

Kids love dinosaurs, and during this special workshop, little ones will explore music, movement activities and instrument play with a dinosaur twist.

Gather your pack – your kids and your cold-nosed companions – for a pet-friendly visit with Santa this year at Purina Farms. Cold-Nosed Candids are for families and their cats and dogs to have their photos taken with Santa, have indoor snowball fights, visit the gift shop and more.

Celebrate the holidays at MADE for Kids and enjoy Cocoa and Cookies with Santa! You can take photos with Cocoa Santa and Mrs. Clause, create personalized gifts for family and friends and enjoy hot cocoa and cookies. 

Visit New City School for the annual Open House. Take a closer look at the newly reimagined and renovated Early Childhood classrooms and connect with faculty, current families, and alumni. Learn about the admissions process, take a guided tour, and hear about the curriculum and community with informative choice sessions.

Families are invited to hop aboard the historic Loop Trolley and explore the Delmar Loop for an evening of Halloween fun! Both trolley cars will be decorated for Halloween and operating throughout the event, allowing families to hop on and off at regular trolley stops while visiting 23 participating businesses offering candy and treats.

Hop aboard the North Pole Express for a joyful, interactive experience the whole family will love! 

Join The College School in Webster Groves for its Early Childhood Open House. You'll learn about the benefits of experiential education, explore classrooms, meet expert faculty and more.

Learn more about The College School's dynamic, experiential curriculum, meet parents and teachers during this one-hour quick tour.

Play Dates follow a monthly theme that invites close looking, hands-on art making, and safe, creative play. Plus, you'll enjoy performances from guest artists that get everybody moving!