Babies and Toddlers

Celebrate the 50th Birthday of the Daniel Boone library with a special story time and live music from the 1920s.

At 10 a.m., kids ages 2 - 6 can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes to wish the library a happy 50th birthday during a special early literacy story time.

At 2 p.m., enjoy live music from the 1920s performed by the duo Harmony. For all ages.

Both event are free. At the Daniel Boone Branch of the St. Louis County Library.

More information: slcl.org

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Free Kindermusik and Music for Little Mozarts Demo Classes

Inspire your baby or child's love of music as they sing, dance, wiggle and giggle at a free Kindermusik and Music for Little Mozarts demo class. Reservations are required.

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CAM Art Bus at Citygarden

Enjoy all the fun of Citygarden plus creative art projects for kids from the Contemporary Art Museum Art Bus.

Your kids will love Citygarden's water plaza and fountains so dress them to get wet!

Free. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. At Citygarden, 9th Street between Market and Chestnut.

More information: citygardenstl.org

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Play Date Theater: Rumpelstiltskin

Bring your kids to a free production of Rumpelstiltskin performed by Edie's Fairy Tale Theater.

2 to 3 p.m. at the Central Library Auditorium. Free.

More information: slpl.org

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Frozen at the Tower

Anna and Elsa from Frozen will meet and greet little fans and pose for photos on the top two levels of the Lewis & Clark Confluence Tower.

There will also be Frozen balloon art provided by Jay "The Balloon Dude."

10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost is $1 for children and $2 for adults.

More information: confluencetower.com

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Christian the Magician

Christian the Magician presents a family-friendly, zany magic show for all ages with lots of audience participation.

10 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Lewis and Clark Branch.

Free. More information: slcl.org

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Korso the Curious Magic Show

Kids can help Korso the Curious magician conjure up some comedy at this free magic show.

10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at the St. Louis County Library, Grant's View Branch. No registration necessary.

More information: slcl.org

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Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade

Thursday, November 28, 2024

You can always watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on television, but if you want the real-life parade experience, bundle up the kids and head downtown bright and early on Thanksgiving morning to see the 40th annual Ameren Thanks for Giving Parade.

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Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Experience the holiday lights at Winter Wonderland in Tilles Park, where you'll find two million beautiful holiday lights and animated displays. This year's Winter Wonderland is drive-through only.

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Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo

Friday, November 29, 2024

Saturday, November 30, 2024

Sunday, December 1, 2024

Delight in brilliant, colorful light displays with spectacular photo opportunities throughout the Zoo during Wild Lights. Walk through two tunnels with dazzling lights, and enjoy themed displays featuring snowflakes, candy canes, gumdrops, penguins, polar bears, tigers, giraffes and much more at this St. Louis family-favorite holiday tradition.

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Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden

More than a million lights will illuminate some of the Missouri Botanical Garden's most iconic locations, walkways will be transformed into sensory light tunnels providing an explosion of visual magic, and traditional candlelight village displays, festive drinks, s'mores and great photo opportunities will delight crowds of all ages.

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