Every dated event, soonest first (the next date for each listing).
Halloween and fall events around St. Louis, checked on each organizer's page on Oct 24, 2026. Haunted attractions are left out.
Fall Fest at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm · St. Louis (Grant's Farm · St. Louis County)
Fall festivalFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
A seasonal event included with free general admission, with themed photo spots, kid-friendly activities, a Kids Zone and a Marketplace at the Clydesdale Pastures, seasonal treats and the Budweiser Clydesdales.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026; Sun, Nov 1, 2026; Sat, Nov 7, 2026; Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- When: Sat & Sun through Nov 8, 2026 (Oct 3–31 and Nov 1–8)
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (9 a.m.–4 p.m. Nov 1–8)
- Price: Free; parking is separate
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ If you arrive by car, you need a parking ticket.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Pumpkin picking at Eckert's Belleville Farm
Eckert's Belleville Farm · Belleville
Pumpkin patchPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)Illinois side (Metro East)All ages welcome
Pick-your-own pumpkins by wagon, open Tuesday to Sunday through Oct 31. Everyone age 2 and older needs a field access ticket. Pumpkins cost $0.79 per pound.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Tue, Oct 27, 2026; Wed, Oct 28, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- When: Tue–Sun through Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (last wagon 5 p.m.)
- Price: Field access ticket for ages 2+ (see note); pumpkins $0.79/lb
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: Eckert's two pages disagree on the field access price. One lists $4 on weekdays and $8 on weekends. The ticket page lists $3 and $5. Check the ticket page.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Halloween Nights at Grant's Farm
Grant's Farm · St. Louis (Grant's Farm · St. Louis County)
Halloween eventPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
An evening event with a Haunted Tram ride through Halloween lights, décor and live actors, plus a haunted scare zone and Halloween areas in the Tiergarten. Entry tickets are required after 5 p.m. The tram ride is a "haunted" ride, so use judgment for young children.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Thu, Oct 29, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026
- When: Thu & Sun 5–9 p.m.; Fri & Sat 5–10 p.m. through Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 5 p.m. to close (entry closes 1 hour before)
- Price: $15 per person age 4+, free ages 3 and under; parking extra
- Ages: Families (scary elements)
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The ticket page says tickets can sell out and some dates may be "tour only" closures. Check the operating calendar. Parking is separate.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Saint Louis Zoo · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
Halloween eventPaidOpen now · through Fri, Oct 30Good for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
An evening Halloween event at the zoo, with decorations, photo spots and costumed actors. Extras include the Primate House, Dinoroarus, a 4D theater show, stingrays and the Zooline Railroad (extra fee). Tickets are only good for the day and time on them, and popular nights can sell out. You exit the zoo at 4 p.m. and your ticket is scanned when it reopens at 5 p.m.
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- When: Select nights through Fri, Oct 30, 2026
- Time: 5–8:30 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
- Price: $16 general, $13 members, free ages 0–23 months
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Buy timed tickets online. No timed entry once you are in line, but tickets are for one date only.
⚠️ Check the zoo's page for which nights are still on sale.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House
The Magic House · Kirkwood (Magic House · St. Louis County)
Halloween eventPaidNext: Sat, Oct 24Good for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
A Halloween event at the children's museum that is included with regular admission.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 24, 2026; Sun, Oct 25, 2026; Fri, Oct 30, 2026; Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- When: Oct 24–25 and Oct 30–31, 2026
- Time: Museum hours: Tue–Sun 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat from 9:30)
- Price: Included with admission ($15 per person age 1+)
- Ages: Young children and families
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ A $3 regional discount applies after 3 p.m. The page does not describe the activities.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Halloween in the Central West End (daytime family events)
Central West End · St. Louis (Maryland Plaza & Euclid · City of St. Louis)
Street festivalFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
A free street festival. The daytime part for families starts at 11 a.m. with a children's costume parade, a dance party, pumpkin decorating, crafts and games. Kids trick-or-treat at area businesses at noon, and a dog costume parade is at 1 p.m. The evening street party is for adults.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 11 a.m.–5 p.m. for families (adult party from 6 p.m.)
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages (daytime)
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Euclid is closed from Maryland to McPherson. The adult costume contest is 18+ and starts at 8 p.m.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Trick-or-Treat at the Library (Parkview Branch)
St. Louis County Library · St. Louis County (Parkview Branch · St. Louis County)
Trick-or-treatingFree (per source)Next: Sat, Oct 31Good for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
Trick-or-treat for candy, craft kits and other goodies at the Parkview Branch. Costumes are encouraged. No registration is needed.
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Upcoming dates: Sat, Oct 31, 2026
- When: Saturday, Oct 31, 2026
- Time: 12–4 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Children and families
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Powder Valley Homeschool Day
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center · Kirkwood (Powder Valley · St. Louis County)
Nature centerNo fee listedNext: Tue, Nov 3St. Louis County
An all-day program for homeschoolers from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Sessions are Growing Up Wild (pre-K to 2nd grade), Creatures of Habitat (3rd to 5th), Predator vs. Prey (6th to 12th) and a reptile program for all ages. Naturalist-led discovery hikes leave at 10:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. You can attend one session or all of them.
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Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 3, 2026
- When: Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m.–3 p.m. (check-in 9:45 a.m.)
- Price: No fee listed on the registration page
- Ages: Pre-K–12th grade (sessions are by grade)
- Booking: Registration is required for everyone attending. The registration page showed 150 seats.
⚠️ Bring your own water, sunscreen and bug spray for the hikes.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Homeschool Program: "Living in Harmony" at Tower Grove Park
Tower Grove Park · St. Louis (Tower Grove Park · City of St. Louis)
ParkPrice not listedNext: Thu, Nov 12City of St. Louis
A nature and culture program at the park's East Stream. Kids use dramatic play, animal artifacts and an Osage Culture Traveling Trunk to look at how plants, animals and people depend on each other. Programs hold up to 50 youth, with parents or guardians, and last about 2 to 3 hours.
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Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 12, 2026
- When: Thursday, Nov 12, 2026
- Time: 10 a.m. (about 2–3 hours)
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Kindergarten–4th grade
- Booking: Registration is required. It opens Oct 15 at 10 a.m. and closes Nov 11 at 10 a.m.
⚠️ The program is held at the Stupp Center and the park's East Stream. The park says the schedule can change.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
History Exploration Days: Indigenous Voices of Missouri
Missouri History Museum · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
MuseumPrice not listedNext: Fri, Nov 13City of St. Louis
A homeschool-friendly history program about the voices, art and stories of Indigenous peoples past and present in Missouri, and how storytelling, activism and cultural traditions shape communities today.
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Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 13, 2026
- When: Friday, Nov 13, 2026 (start 10 a.m.)
- Time: 10 a.m.
- Price: Not listed on source
- Ages: Not listed on source
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The museum's own site blocked our check, so the date and time come from a regional trail-association event page (Nov 13, 10 a.m.). Confirm the price, ages and sign-up on the museum's events page.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Homeschool: Introduction to Archery
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center · Kirkwood (Powder Valley · St. Louis County)
Nature centerNo fee listedNext: Thu, Nov 19St. Louis CountyPreschool · Kids · Teens
A hands-on intro to compound-bow archery for homeschool families. It covers safety, operation, shooting basics, upkeep and safe storage. All equipment is provided, so do not bring your own. Closed-toe shoes are required. The program is outdoors.
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Upcoming dates: Thu, Nov 19, 2026
- When: Thursday, Nov 19, 2026
- Time: 2–3:30 p.m.
- Price: No fee listed on the registration page
- Ages: Ages 9–18 (nobody under 9)
- Booking: Register online. Only registered children may shoot. Cancel before Nov 19 if your plans change.
⚠️ The registration page showed 15 seats.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Homeschool Day: "Investigating Invasives" at the St. Louis Aquarium
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station · St. Louis (Union Station · City of St. Louis)
AquariumPaidNext: Tue, Nov 24City of St. Louis
A homeschool afternoon at the Aquarium. Classroom learning from 1 to 2:30 p.m. is followed by a guided tour from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The $20 registration includes admission.
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Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 24, 2026
- When: Tuesday, Nov 24, 2026
- Time: 1–4 p.m.
- Price: $20 per participant (includes Aquarium admission)
- Ages: Homeschool students (see the registration page for grade range)
- Booking: Register online through the Aquarium Foundation. Registration is per participant.
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The foundation's overview page also lists a session on Nov 22. The registration page lists Tuesday, Nov 24, so we show Nov 24. Check the registration page before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Audubon Center at Riverlands
Audubon Center at Riverlands · West Alton (Riverlands · St. Charles & Franklin Counties)
Nature centerFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementSt. Charles & Franklin CountiesAll ages welcome
A free bird and nature center on the Mississippi flyway, with a wrap-around deck for watching birds. The center is self-supporting, and donations are welcome. It may close for weather or flooding.
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- When: Tue–Sun 8 a.m.–4 p.m.; closed on holidays
- Time: 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Call ahead if it has rained a lot or the river is high.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site
Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site · Collinsville (Cahokia Mounds · Illinois side (Metro East))
State historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Illinois side (Metro East)All ages welcome
The grounds and trails are open from dawn to dusk. The Interpretive Center lobby, gift shop, site model, canoe exhibit and a temporary exhibit are open Wednesday to Sunday. The main exhibit gallery is closed for renovations. Admission and parking are free. Donations are suggested at $7 adults, $5 seniors, $2 students and $15 families.
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- When: Grounds daily dawn–dusk; Interpretive Center Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Time: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Interpretive Center)
- Price: Free; suggested donation $15 per family
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Gateway Arch museum and Old Courthouse
Gateway Arch National Park · St. Louis (Downtown riverfront · City of St. Louis)
National parkFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
The museum under the Arch is free and needs no ticket. The Old Courthouse is open daily. The Tram Ride to the Top costs extra, and tickets can sell out, so buy ahead.
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- When: Visitor center daily 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; Old Courthouse 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Time: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Price: Free museum; tram ride $15–$19 adults, $11–$15 children
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Grounds are open 5 a.m. to 11 p.m.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Grant's Farm (free admission)
Grant's Farm · St. Louis (Grant's Farm · St. Louis County)
Animal parkFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
Admission is free. A tram ride goes through the Deer Park, and you can feed baby goats, visit the Tiergarten petting zoo and carousel, and see the Budweiser Clydesdales. A parking ticket is needed if you arrive by car.
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- When: Check the farm's operating calendar for dates and hours
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free admission; parking is separate ($18 online, $27 at the farm)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The farm has "tour only" dates when the tram and most of the farm are closed. Check its calendar before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Laumeier Sculpture Park · Sunset Hills (Laumeier · St. Louis County)
Sculpture parkFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
The sculpture park is free and open daily from 7 a.m. until 30 minutes past sunset, except for special events. Free Art & Nature Days offer hands-on projects and play spaces for ages 0 to 8 and 8 and up. The Aronson Fine Arts Center is open Thursday to Sunday.
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- When: Daily 7 a.m. to 30 min. after sunset
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Fine Arts Center: Thu–Fri 12–6 p.m. and Sat–Sun 10–4 p.m. through Nov 1, then Thu–Fri 11–4 p.m. and Sat–Sun 10–4 p.m.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
Lewis & Clark State Historic Site · Hartford (Camp Dubois · Illinois side (Metro East))
State historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Illinois side (Metro East)All ages welcome
A free historic site at the place where the Lewis and Clark expedition wintered before setting out. A donation box is at the entrance.
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- When: Wed–Sun 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sept–May)
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Free (donations welcome)
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free resident mornings at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden · St. Louis (Shaw Blvd · City of St. Louis)
GardenFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
Residents of St. Louis City and County get free admission on Wednesday and Saturday mornings, with early walking hours from 7 a.m. Children 12 and under are always free. Other times, residents pay $4 and non-residents 13 and up pay $16. Proof of residency is required.
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- When: Wed & Sat 7 a.m.–noon (Garden open daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
- Time: 7 a.m.–noon
- Price: Free for City/County residents Wed & Sat before noon
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
- Proof of homeschool: Proof of St. Louis City or County residency
⚠️ Last entry is 4:30 p.m. on other days. The Children's Garden is on the grounds.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free admission at the Missouri History Museum
Missouri History Museum · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
History museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
General admission is free. The museum covers St. Louis history from the Mississippian people to today, including the 1904 World's Fair, and has a hands-on History Clubhouse for children. Some special exhibitions have their own fees.
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- When: Closed Mon. Tue, Wed & Fri–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
- Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Thu until 8)
- Price: Free general admission
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The museum's own site blocked our check, so the hours come from Forest Park Forever's guide. Check the museum's page for holiday changes.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
National Great Rivers Museum and lock tours
National Great Rivers Museum · East Alton (Melvin Price Locks and Dam · Illinois side (Metro East))
River museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Illinois side (Metro East)All ages welcome
A free river museum next to the Melvin Price Locks and Dam. The Army Corps of Engineers lists free daily lock and dam tours at 10 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
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- When: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (closed Thanksgiving, Dec 24–25, Dec 31–Jan 1)
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Tour times come from the Corps of Engineers page. Confirm on the day you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center · Kirkwood (Powder Valley · St. Louis County)
Nature centerFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
Free admission to a nature center with hands-on exhibits, a 3,000-gallon aquarium, wildlife viewing, live animal ambassadors and three paved trails. The Missouri Department of Conservation also runs naturalist-led programs.
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- When: Visitor center Tue–Sat 8 a.m.–5 p.m.; trails open daily
- Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The visitor center is closed Sunday, Monday and state holidays.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free admission at the Saint Louis Art Museum
Saint Louis Art Museum · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
Art museumFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
General admission is free every day. The museum is open Tuesday to Sunday and closed Mondays. Friday evenings run until 9 p.m. Free Family Sundays are listed below.
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- When: Tue–Sun 10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Fri until 9 p.m.)
- Time: 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Free general admission
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free admission at the Saint Louis Science Center
Saint Louis Science Center · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
Science centerFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
Entry is always free. OMNIMAX and Planetarium shows cost extra, and special exhibits may too. The building is closed Tuesdays.
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- When: Closed Tue. Mon & Wed–Sat 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
- Time: 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Sun from 11)
- Price: Free entry; OMNIMAX and Planetarium tickets extra
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Last entry is 30 minutes before closing.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free admission at the Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
ZooFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
General admission is free, and no ticket or reservation is needed. Parking is $20 per car for non-members, paid by QR code or kiosk before you leave. Special events such as Boo at the Zoo and Wild Lights cost extra.
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- When: Daily (November hours 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; Thanksgiving 9 a.m.–2 p.m.)
- Time: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Price: Free general admission; parking $20 per car
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Some attractions inside the zoo charge a fee. Free street parking may be found around Forest Park.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site
Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site · St. Louis (Grant Rd · St. Louis County)
National historic siteFree (per source)Ongoing / by arrangementSt. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
Entry is free, and so are tours of the Main House. The park service lists the site as open daily. The last house tour is at 4 p.m.
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- When: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Dec 25 and Jan 1
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Family Sunday: "If Art Could Talk"
Saint Louis Art Museum · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
Free programFree (per source)Next: Sun, Nov 8Good for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
A free Family Sunday in Sculpture Hall with hands-on activities and a tour of related artwork.
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Upcoming dates: Sun, Nov 8, 2026
- When: Sunday, Nov 8, 2026
- Time: 1–4 p.m.
- Price: Free
- Ages: Families
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Let's Do the Turkey Trot (ages 3–5)
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center · Kirkwood (Powder Valley · St. Louis County)
Nature programNo fee listedNext: Tue, Nov 10Good for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyPreschool
A Conservation Kids program for preschoolers from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The registration page showed 12 seats.
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Upcoming dates: Tue, Nov 10, 2026
- When: Tuesday, Nov 10, 2026
- Time: 10–11 a.m.
- Price: No fee listed on the registration page
- Ages: Ages 3–5
- Booking: Register online.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Garden Glow at the Missouri Botanical Garden
Missouri Botanical Garden · St. Louis (Shaw Blvd · City of St. Louis)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Sat, Nov 14 · through Sat, Jan 2Good for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
A holiday light display in the Garden. The Garden lists general tickets at $24 for adults and $12 for children, and lower family-night prices on some evenings.
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- When: Select nights, Nov 14, 2026–Jan 2, 2027 (closed Nov 16–19, Nov 26, Dec 24–25)
- Time: Evenings (see the page for hours)
- Price: From $24 adults and $12 children on general nights
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: Prices change by night and member status. We could not open the pricing calendar to confirm the family-night prices, so check it before you buy.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Free Family Night at The Magic House
The Magic House · Kirkwood (Magic House · St. Louis County)
Free dayFree (per source)Next: Fri, Nov 20Good for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
On the third Friday of each month, a family of up to two adults and four children can visit at no cost. It is first come, first served, and space is limited. Reservations are not needed.
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Upcoming dates: Fri, Nov 20, 2026; Fri, Dec 18, 2026
- When: Fri, Nov 20 and Fri, Dec 18, 2026
- Time: 5–8 p.m.
- Price: Free for eligible families
- Ages: Families with children
- Booking: Not listed on source
- Proof of homeschool: Proof of residency in St. Louis, Jefferson, Franklin, St. Charles, Warren or Lincoln County
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Wild Lights at the Saint Louis Zoo
Saint Louis Zoo · St. Louis (Forest Park · City of St. Louis)
Holiday lightsPaidOpens Fri, Nov 27 · through Wed, Dec 30Good for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
The zoo lights up for the holidays. Santa is there every night through Dec 23, a virtual-reality experience costs $5 extra, and parking is free on the zoo lots while spaces last. Dec 7 is Sensory-Friendly Night.
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- When: Select nights, Nov 27–Dec 30, 2026
- Time: 5–8:30 p.m.
- Price: $19 general, $16 members, free ages 0–23 months
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Buy tickets online for the night you want.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Edwardsville Children's Museum
Edwardsville Children's Museum · Edwardsville
Children's museumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)Illinois side (Metro East)Preschool · Kids
A children's museum in Edwardsville, Illinois. Members always get in free. Wednesdays and Sundays are closed for private events.
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- When: Mon, Tue, Thu 9:30 a.m.–2 p.m.; Fri 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m.; Sat 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
- Time: See hours
- Price: $10 ages 1–12; $8 ages 13+; members free
- Ages: Young children
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ The museum is closed Black Friday.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
National Museum of Transportation
National Museum of Transportation · St. Louis (Barrett Station Rd · St. Louis County)
MuseumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
A large transportation museum with trains, a miniature train and trolley rides included with admission when they are running. The Creation Station costs $3 extra.
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- When: Open year-round; hours vary by season (check the 2026 hours calendar)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: $16 ages 13–64; $14 seniors 65+, military and first responders
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Not fully confirmed: The museum posts hours by season and downloadable calendars. It is typically closed Monday and Tuesday in fall and holiday season. The admission page does not list child prices, so check before you go.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Shaw Nature Reserve · Gray Summit (Shaw Nature Reserve · St. Charles & Franklin Counties)
Nature reservePaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Charles & Franklin CountiesAll ages welcome
A 2,400-acre nature reserve with trails, run by the Missouri Botanical Garden.
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- When: Daily 8 a.m.–5 p.m. (last entry 4:30 p.m.)
- Time: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: $5 ages 13+; free ages 3–12 and members
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House · Chesterfield (Faust Park · St. Louis County)
ConservatoryPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyAll ages welcome
A glass conservatory in Faust Park where you can walk among more than 60 species of butterflies in free flight.
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- When: Daily 10 a.m.–4 p.m. through Feb 28, 2027 (closed part of January)
- Time: 10 a.m.–4 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
- Price: $8 general; $5 ages 3–12 and 65+; free ages 2 and under and members
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station
St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station · St. Louis (Union Station · City of St. Louis)
AquariumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)City of St. LouisAll ages welcome
An aquarium inside Union Station. Tickets are good all day with re-entry, and prices change by date and time, so check the ticket page.
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- When: Daily (open 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on Nov 24; check other dates)
- Time: Not listed on source
- Price: Varies by date and time
- Ages: All ages
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Last admission was 4:15 p.m. on the day we checked (Nov 24).
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Last checked 2026-10-24.
The Magic House, St. Louis Children's Museum
The Magic House · Kirkwood (Magic House · St. Louis County)
Children's museumPaidOngoing / by arrangementGood for little kids (2–4)St. Louis CountyPreschool · Kids
A hands-on children's museum. Admission is $15 for each adult and each child age 1 and up, with a $3 regional discount after 3 p.m.
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- When: Tue–Sun 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m. (Sat from 9:30 a.m.)
- Time: 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Price: $15 per person age 1+; $3 off after 3 p.m. for regional visitors
- Ages: Young children (admission applies from age 1)
- Booking: Not listed on source
⚠️ Closed Mondays. See Free Family Night for a no-cost evening each month.
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Last checked 2026-10-24.