
Free community Halloween event with haunted halls, goody bags and light refreshments at the 12th and Park Recreation Center.

Candlelight tribute in which the Listeso String Quartet reimagines the songs of Coldplay and Imagine Dragons.

Toddler and Me story time session at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

All-ages live show by the Micro Wrestling Federation, a professional wrestling promotion of wrestlers under five feet tall.

Free Halloween workshop to make a monster mask, for ages 5 to 18, at the Schlafly Library.

Annual indie-print showcase with over 100 local writers, artists and printmakers displaying self-published comics, zines and prints, plus lectures and workshops.

Double bill of two silent films based on Edgar Allan Poe stories, part of an all-day Poe-a-thon at Arkadin Cinema & Bar.

American Sign Language Halloween storytime for children ages 8 and under, followed by crafts and social time.

A not-so-scary haunted house run by the St. Louis Public Library for children ages 3 to 8, with teen volunteers, haunted games and candy.

Halloween candy giveaway and costume contest held by the City of St. Louis Division of Recreation.

Free all-ages soccer pickup games and open house with costumes required, with sign-up before 10/30.

Parent-and-child nature exploration session for children aged 3 to 5, with hands-on activities, story time and a short walk, part of the Little Years series.

Three-day observance of Native American Heritage Month with Indigenous artisans demonstrating traditional crafts, a talk by Cherokee elder Galen Gritts and daily book drawings.

Family movie night screening of 'The Polar Express' at Westport Plaza with hot chocolate and cookies.

Screening of the cult murder-mystery comedy 'Clue' with a pre-show tribute to Tim Curry, running all three surprise endings.

Cool-weather festival at Schlafly with a whole pig roasted on a spit, a chili flight, live music, yard games and bonfires with s'more kits.

Free family event with autism resources, provider connections and activities for children with autism and special needs.

Free Sunday-afternoon family program with gallery exploration, hands-on art activities, a screening of 'Inside Out' and interactive performances.

All-ages concert celebrating the 30th anniversary of Hey Arnold!, with its music led by composer Jim Lang and special guest Craig Bartlett.

Family night hosted by the Cardinals' mascot Fredbird, with free food for kids 12 and under, games and prizes.

Holiday train ride through the story of The Polar Express, with a reading of the book, hot chocolate and a visit from Santa at the North Pole.

Free half-day of interactive guided gallery tours, hands-on workshops, storytelling and a craft room for schools and homeschool families at the Missouri History Museum.

Opening weekend of Garden Glow, a winter walk through the Missouri Botanical Garden with more than two million holiday lights, music and festivities.

Trading card game convention where players of all levels gather to play and meet fellow fans.

Program for the youngest visitors of the Saint Louis Art Museum, with play, storytelling, museum walks and art making for children ages 3 to 5.

Open studio session led by The Studio at Bowood artists to make a handmade holiday card and practice calligraphy, for all skill levels.

Seven-week winter holiday celebration with ice skating, s'mores stations, heated igloos and a 5K race under 100,000 lights at Kiener Plaza.

Thanksgiving parade with musical floats, dance groups, drumlines and marching bands down Market Street in downtown St. Louis, with Santa at the end.

Holiday season at Gateway Arch Park with around 100,000 lights, ice skating, heated igloos, a curling cafe and the Ameren Missouri Festival of Lights.

Concert by guitarist Dweezil Zappa, son of Frank Zappa, with his 'Like Father, Like Son' tour at The Pageant.

Free Thanksgiving week activities at the Economy Museum classroom inside the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis.

All-ages blues-rock show in which actor Bill Murray plays with guitarists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia and Jimmy Vivino.

The Petersens bring beloved carols and holiday favourites to a festive family concert at The Sheldon.

Free, family-friendly festival inspired by holiday traditions from around the world, with daily performances and family art activities at the Saint Louis Art Museum.

Family-friendly holiday dance spectacle that blends hip-hop with Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker score, directed and choreographed by Jennifer Weber.

A Broadway-style holiday show that wraps contemporary circus acts, live music and aerial performances around a Christmas Eve story.

Las Vegas singer Michael Nugent leads an All-Star band through Michael Bublé's hits and holiday classics in a family-friendly tribute show.

Hands-on winter break activities for families at the Economy Museum, including money crafts and a family game station.

Free day of Kwanzaa traditions at the Saint Louis Art Museum with live performances, workshops, art making and a scavenger hunt.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra brings its rock, classical and theatrical holiday show 'The Ghosts of Christmas Eve' to the Enterprise Center for its 2026 Winter Tour.

Harlem Globetrotters bring their 2027 Rivalry Tour to the Enterprise Center with two games against the Washington Generals.

Off-season family night at Cardinals Nation where kids play games, win prizes and meet Fredbird, the Cardinals mascot, while parents dine.

Monster Jam celebrates its 35th anniversary with monster trucks performing stunts and competitions at The Dome at America's Center.

Disney on Ice brings Anna and Elsa from Frozen and Mirabel and the Madrigal family from Encanto to the ice at Enterprise Center.

A symphonic story by Sergei Prokofiev conducted by Samuel Hollister, designed for young audiences to discover orchestral music through imagination and storytelling.

Disney's touring stage musical adaptation of the animated film, with live actors and the familiar songs, at the restored Fabulous Fox Theatre.

Family night with the Cardinals mascot Fredbird at Cardinals Nation in Ballpark Village, on select Wednesday evenings during the off-season.

All-ages stage production of the classic Dr. Seuss book, adapted for the stage by the National Theatre of Great Britain.

World premiere musical by the Imaginary Theatre Company that reimagines Kenneth Grahame's 'The Reluctant Dragon'.

World Ballet Company presents its new production of The Sleeping Beauty, with Tchaikovsky's score played by a live orchestra.

An imaginative, immersive concert experience where the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and StoneLion Puppet Theatre explore the water cycle through music, movement and puppetry.

Family-friendly road race with a half marathon, 10K, 5K, kid's dash and virtual option through local parks.

Interactive children's concert by the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Kevin McBeth, that brings the story 'The Lion and the Mouse' to life with music from Grieg's 'Peer Gynt'.

Road race in St. Louis with a 1-mile, 5K, 10K and 15K, plus a Kids Dash for children 10 and under and a virtual race.

Half marathon, 5K and 10K road races held in St. Louis.

Weekly Saturday morning farmers' market held at Tower Grove Park from April through November.

A family-friendly, non-scary Halloween event at the Saint Louis Zoo with festive decorations, entertainers, special food and drink menus, and activities for children.

Monthly black-light art session at Art City, the City Museum's hands-on maker space, where visitors create glowing art with fluorescent paints and markers.

All-ages Halloween celebration at the City Museum, a journey through a realm of oddities and curiosities.

Weekday free visit to the Economy Museum at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis to learn about money and math skills.

Month-long Halloween celebration at the City Museum with decorations, exhibits, live organ performances and storytelling.