St. Louis family events
25 upcoming. Upcoming family-friendly events across metro St. Louis: storytimes, museum programs, festivals, theater and seasonal fun.
TodaySaturday, October 17
9am to 5pm, through Oct 18
Eckert's Belleville FarmFall celebration with an Oktoberfest twist: live music, farm themed activities, a Kids Corral, wagon rides through the orchard, pumpkin and apple picking, and the Country Store.
9am to 5pm, through Oct 18Free
Grant's FarmFall Fest Kids Zone plus the whole farm: seasonal treats, animal feedings, a petting zoo, fall photo spots, and the famous Budweiser Clydesdales. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink. Parking $18 in advance, $25 at gate.
9:30am to 5pm, through Oct 18$15
The Magic HouseStorybook characters come alive as kids trick or treat through the museum, each child gets an autograph book and trick or treat bag at the entrance. Costumes welcome, not scary.
10am to 6pm, through Oct 18$12
Brookdale FarmsLarge fall festival in Eureka: giant corn maze, pumpkin patch, wagon rides, lawn games, food and themed weekends. Open Wed-Sun through Nov 8. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
10am to 4pm, through Oct 18$8
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly HouseThe Butterfly House gets a Halloween twist: tarantulas, scorpions and carnivorous plants join the butterflies. Closed Mondays. Included with regular admission.
11 to 11:30am
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum (Story Time Theater)A 30-minute family-friendly take on the classic fairy-tale opera, narrated and sung for young audiences as part of the On-Stage Performance Series. A 1:00pm show runs the same day.
11am to 3pm
The National Museum of TransportationCostumed trick or treating at candy stops across the 42 acre campus plus Serengeti Steve's reptile show at 10:30am. Daytime event only; the evening Trick-or-Track is a separate ticketed event. URL is the museum homepage.
11am to 3pmFree
Vago ParkFree day of family activities in the park, including an all day petting zoo and fall fun for kids of all ages. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
1 to 6pmFree
Chesterfield AmphitheaterAnnual fall festival at the Chesterfield Amphitheater with seasonal activities and family entertainment. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
2 to 6pm, one of 4 dates$33.22
St. Louis Aquarium at Union StationPirate-themed Halloween trick-or-treating inside the aquarium: walk the plank, dig for buried treasure, make a pirate hat, and collect candy loot.
5 to 8:30pm, through Oct 18$16
Saint Louis ZooThe Zoo's non-scary Halloween night with festive decorations, live entertainers, carousel, 4D theater, stingrays, and Dinoroarus. Oct 12 is Sensory-Friendly Night.
TomorrowSunday, October 18
11am to 5pmFree
Tower Grove ParkSt. Louis' premier autumn celebration returns to the park with fall themed vendors, food, and family activities on the historic grounds. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
1 to 4pmFree
Saint Louis Art MuseumFree Sunday afternoon of hands-on art making and gallery exploring for all ages, this month themed around nature. Family tour leaves at 2:30.
SaturdayOctober 24
10am to 6pm, through Oct 25Free
Old Orchard districtTwo day street festival on Big Bend Boulevard in Webster Groves with vendors, food, and fall family activities. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
10am to 5pm, through Oct 25Free
Historic KimmswickLast full weekend of October tradition in historic Kimmswick: fresh apple butter, craft vendors, food, and small town fall charm. URL is a listing page, not a per-event permalink.
4 to 8pmFree
N. Brentwood BlvdFree family friendly celebration on N. Brentwood Blvd: live Latin music, folkloric dance, the Catrina Procession, face painting, sugar skull art, artisan vendors, and community altars.
WednesdayOctober 28
5:30 to 7:30pmFree
Kirkwood Performing Arts CenterFree candy stroll through the Kirkwood Performing Arts Center. Kids in costume collect treats from local businesses and organizations. Bring your own candy bag.
SaturdayOctober 31
10am to 4pm$5
World Bird SanctuaryDaytime Halloween fun among the birds: free flying bird shows at 11am, 1pm and 3pm, a costume contest, crafts, and games. Costumes encouraged.
SaturdayNovember 7
10am to 5pm, through Nov 8Free
Missouri History MuseumTwo days of music, dance, art, food and family fun celebrating Día de los Muertos: altars from Latin American traditions, live performances, crafts, bilingual storytelling and face painting.
10:30am to 12:30pmFree
Soldiers Memorial Military MuseumThe Midwest's largest Veterans Day parade steps off downtown with marching bands, floats, and military vehicles, followed by a ceremony at Soldiers Memorial. Free.
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