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Preschoolers can get an up-close look at dinosaur teeth and participate in a mini dinosaur dig at this free program presented by Mad Science of St. Louis.

Spend some time at the Endangered Wolf Center and help give the animals a special surprise. Visitors can help fill presents, treats and other items for the African painted dogs, swift foxes and maned wolves. 

Every movie is just $5 on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) and New Year's Day at Marcus Theatre locations throughout the St. Louis metro area. See current blockbusters like Welcome to Marwen, Aquaman and Mary Poppins Returns or Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse for just $5 per person whether it's a post-gift exchange afternoon matinee or an after-dinner late show.

Spiderman and Captain America will visit the Winterfest Ice Rink in Kiener Plaza to skate with kids and have their photo taken with a great view of the Gateway Arch! 

Break your cabin fever, shake off the cold and dance the night away at the Maryland Heights Snow Ball. This all-ages event is a night of music, games and dancing. 

Kick off your New Year's Eve celebration with a free fireworks display at Westport Plaza.

Celebrate one of the final weekends of the traveling exhibit Kenya's Kids at The Magic House with the young dancers from Jahfi Studio.

Visit Castlewood Stables and have your family picture taken with Santa Horse at this free event on the farm. Kids can also enjoy a holiday craft and take home some hay to leave out for Santa's reindeer on Christmas Eve! 

See the classic tale of a Kansas girl who goes on a magical journey to find home. Join the performers of The J's Youth Theater program for this fun adventure. 

Celebrate the holidays and meet some princesses at this free event.

At this Kenyan Independence Day Celebration, children from F4KIDZ African Performing Arts will sing the Kenya National Anthem and then entertain visitors with lively performances of African dance, drums and singing. 

How can you march to the beat of your own drummer when you're still writing the song? Part theater, part rock concert, all of your favorite characters are here in this new take on Lewis Carrol's beloved, poetic tale of self-actualization. From Metro Theater Company, this show is perfect for kids in kindergarten and up. Use promo code PARENT and save 25% on tickets.

Kids can enjoy stories and songs during a visit with Santa! Parents should bring their cameras for photos with jolly ole' Saint Nick. 

The Bingwa Bunch of eight cheetah cubs are one year old! To celebrate, families are invited to the International Cheetah Day event, where kids can make their very own cheetah mask, complete a Cheetah Passport and learn about cheetah care and conservation programs from zookeepers. Weather permitting, you can also visit the cheetahs at the River's Edge.

Kids ages 4-11 can have fun with their friends at the J's Saturday Night Party Zone.

Bring your family to the Brentwood Recreation Complex to bake and decorate sugar cookies and make some festive holiday cards. All supplies will be provided and you won't have to clean up the mess!