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Come to the Science Center to celebrate the film Barbie and the doll that has inspired millions! Visitors can dive into the toolbox and pick out stories of Barbie's past and future and discover how Barbie, and toys like it, inspire children in science and science-related careers.

Watch incredible dogs from across the country compete in the Incredible Dog Challenge National Finals at Purina Farms. Bring the family, grab a bite to eat, shop from local retailers and witness incredible dogs in action.

Join NINE PBS for its free Block Party celebrating its 70th birthday! All are welcome to this grand celebration featuring kids' activities, food, music, visits from PBS characters and an opportunity to meet "Maria" from Sesame Street, PBS icon Sonia Manzano. 

At this family workshop, Pumpkin Painting, you'll spend a beautiful fall morning in the park with your family. Pick out a pumpkin to paint while you watch colorful leaves fall around you. Learn how to mix colors and paint patterns or funny faces. Then you'll take home your pumpkin to show off at your home!

The tallest monument in the United States will become the spookiest on October 19 during Frights and Heights at the Gateway Arch. The Arch will transform into a family-friendly Halloween party full of tricks and treats. 

Visit Craft Alliance for a drop-in story time and fun, hands-on crafts at Story Time + Creative Play. These drop-in session are free and designed for kids ages 5-9. 

Visit Maplewood as they kick off the holiday season at the annual Christmas Tree Walk. You'll enjoy caroling, the grand lighting of the Christmas Tree, carriage rides, hot chocolate and, of course, pictures and visits with Santa Claus.

Are you a savings expert? Tired of paying too much for clothes and other items your kids quickly outgrow? Let the Just Between Friends O'Fallon/Belleville Kids' & Maternity Consignment Sale help you save money! 

Their catchy songs and lively performances get the audience dancing, singing, and learning! This high-energy, joyful show celebrates the Latinx experience and incorporates Spanish and English.

Travel through the trees and across the seas to meet a wonderous whale and impatient ponies, busy beetles, and an eager elephant – each with a special secret to share. At the end of the concert, a fun game of "Are You Smarter than a Zookeeper" will put your animal knowledge to the test. 

Get ready for a spooky Halloween adventure complete with gooey fun! At Halloween Slime Time, each child will craft their own slimy creation and leave with a special treat. And that's not all! There will be other "errie-sistable" Halloween activities too! Come dressed in your Halloween costume and join the slimy celebration!

The Ferguson Fall Spooktacular includes trick or treating and a lot more! Families are invited to the Ferguson Community Center for hayrides, a bounce house, a balloon artist, lots of trick-or-treating fun, a haunted house, games and more.

Join the Missouri Department of Conservation for its second annual Fall Frolic in Tower Grove Park. At this free event, you'll learn about all the flora and fauna that call Tower Grove Park home through autumn-centric activity stations and wildlife encounters!

Visit the University City Farmer's Market and take the kids for a free petting farm! Visit the adorable farm animals at the market, including a mini horse, mini cow, goat, mini pig, turtle, a duck and a big fluffy dog. The petting farm is provided by Cowboy Critters and is free. 

The Butterfly House becomes The BOOterfly House in October to celebrate all things creepy and crawly. Kids can hang out with Professor Von Flytrap and his friends in the Creepy Crawly Cave and have lots of hair-raising fun.

Little Buds is a half-day nature program for kids ages 3-6 hosted by Laumeier Sculpture Park. At the Little Buds Free Family Day, kids and parents can participate in art and nature activities and learn about the Little Buds program.

Daytime Playtime is an open gym for children ages 2-5 where the possibilities for fun and learning (through fun) are endless! Children will participate in activities that build coordination, strength, balance and self-confidence. They'll develop stronger motor skills, social skills, and take part in theme-based creative activities.

On-field activities include autograph signings, student-athlete meet and greets, football skill games with the players, yard games, inflatables, face painting, and more.