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Kids can put a spooky twist on their Ninja skills at the Ninja Spooky Skills Clinic at Ninja Central. The clinic is a perfect opportunity for kids ages 4 and up to spend an hour working on their Ninja skills, tackling obstacles, and building confidence, all while getting into spooky season. 

On October 16 and 17, Give Kids A Smile will provide children ages 5 to 14 with free comprehensive dental services. The Tiny Smiles Clinic for ages 12 months to 4 years will be available as well. 

Welcome to Sci-FEAST at the Saint Louis Science Center, a free, all-day educational event about food. 

Join the Saint Louis Science Center for the St. Louis Prehistoric Life Show, a one-day paleontology pop-up event bringing together professionals from museums, universities, fossil clubs and science organizations (to name a few) for a day of hands-on exploration. 

Take a night hike guided by the light of Jack O'Lanterns at the Jack O'Lantern Trail in Faust Park. This Halloween-themed event includes games, stories, rides on the carousel and trick-or-treating. Costumes are not required but family-friendly costumes are welcome. 

Bring your little one for a fun-filled morning just for babies. Enjoy music, movement, and art-making activities for babies and their caregivers.

Preschoolers can learn, play, explore and grow at the Saint Louis Art Museum's Wee Weekend program for its youngest visitors. Join in on the adventure as your little one discovers new ways of interacting with art and each other. 

Visit the Saint Louis Art Museum for free Toddler & Me workshops featuring a variety of fun themes, hands-on activities, animal meet & greets, story times, special guests and more.

Come see the Nature Playscape in Forest Park filled with books, puppets, flannel boards & flannels, and young families at Read, Play, Grow! This unique "come and go as you please" outdoor event for kids ages 0-5 and their families is designed for parents and caregivers to enjoy the simple pleasure of reading with their children while connecting with nature.

Experience holiday magic as the beloved Muppets help Ebenezer Scrooge rediscover the spirit of Christmas in this delightful family film, accompanied by a live performance of the iconic score by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. 

Dress up in costume and enjoy a candy stroll at the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center at the Kirkwood Spooktacular. Bring your own candy bag to collect lots of sweet treats at this free event! 

Have some fall fun in downtown Kirkwood at the Kirkwood Fall Fest. This family friendly festival includes activities for kids, live music, and lots of local food favorites.

Gather at Suson Park for the Halloween Boo Bash and enjoy hay rides, a bonfire, plenty of candy, food trucks and more. Even some of the farm animals will get into the Halloween spirit by wearing funny costumes!

Visit Whitecliff Park in Crestwood for a free Touch-a-Truck open to all. Kids can climb into, hop on and honk the horns of some big trucks and other vehicles. 

Experience a real cat show up close at the PraTICAL Cats Cat Show at the Purina Farms Event Center. 

Join the Missouri History Museum in celebrating the opening weekend of their newest exhibit, St. Louis at Bat, highlighting 100 moments in baseball history. 

The Missouri History Museum celebrates education and family learning with History Exploration Days! One Friday per month from September to May, homeschool families with kids of all ages can explore a different historical topic—together! All activities are free.