Kids Activities in the St. Louis Missouri Area | Kids Out and About St. Louis

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Día de los Muertos

Join us for a reimagined Día de los Muertos celebration on Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on N. Brentwood Blvd. in Downtown Clayton. In partnership with Hispanic Festival, Inc., this free, family-friendly festival celebrates the traditions of Día de los Muertos through live entertainment, authentic Latin American food, artisan vendors, cultural activities, and meaningful opportunities to honor loved ones.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
4-8 pm
Location: 
N Brentwood Blvd & Maryland Ave, Clayton, MO, USA
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Spooky Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, October 21, 2026. Put on your favorite pajamas and join us for a cozy evening of spooky fun at the historic Yanda Log Cabin! In partnership with the Glen Carbon Library, the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum invites families to a special Spooky Pajama Storytime featuring not-too-scary stories perfect for the season. After storytime, gather around the fire to enjoy delicious s'mores as we celebrate a crisp fall evening together.
Dates: 
10/21/2026
6:30 pm
Location: 
Glen Carbon Heritage Museum, 124 School Street, Glen Carbon, IL 62034, United States
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St. Louis Family Theatre - Rosie Revere, Ada Twist, and Iggy Peck: The Questioneers

Saturday, November 21, 2026 - 2:00 PM. Ms. Greer's classroom includes three inquisitive out-of-the-box thinkers. Rosie Revere has big dreams. Iggy Peck has a relentless passion for architecture. And Ada Twist's curiosity can lead her to solve any problem. A fun musical based on the books Rosie Revere, Engineer; Iggy Peck, Architect; and Ada Twist Scientist by Andrea Beaty, which spotlights the STEM curriculum (focusing on science, technology, engineering and math).
Dates: 
11/21/2026
2 pm
Location: 
Florissant Performing Arts Center, 1 James J. Eagan Dr, Florissant, MO 63033, United States
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Ferguson Fall Spooktacular

Our Annual Ferguson Fall Spooktacular is designed for all ages so grab your family and friends and join us for an evening full of FREE, spooky fun!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
3-7 pm
Location: 
Ferguson Community Center, Smith Ave, Ferguson, MO, USA
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Kimmswick Apple Butter Festival

Apple Butter Festival Kimmswick is always the last full weekend of October. This year, it is the weekend of October 24-25, 2026 from 10am – 5pm both days!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
10 am – 5 pm
Location: 
6041 3rd St, Kimmswick, MO 63053, United States
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SunCrest Fest

Join the cities of Crestwood and Sunset Hills for a fall celebration! The festival kicks off at 10:15 a.m. with a parade, then enjoy family friendly activities from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.!
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10:15 am- 6 pm
Location: 
Kitun Park (Members Only), Eddie & Park Road, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Jack O’Lantern Trail

October 23-24, 2026. Put on your Halloween costume and experience Faust Historic Village aglow with Jack O'Lanterns! Even our houses will dress for the event as you trick-or-treat through St. Louis County's past, then enjoy a ride on the St. Louis Carousel and explore the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
10/24/2026
varies
Location: 
Faust Park, 15025 Faust Park Drive, Chesterfield, MO 63017, United States
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Halloween Hullabaloo

October 23, 2026. Join us if you DARE for a Halloween SCARE! It will be spook-tacular fun, you won't want to miss these ghoulish good times! Dress up (of course) and stop by The Pointe on Friday, October 23rd from 5:30 - 8:00 pm for all the fun. We will have crafts, activities, games, and more! This is a FREE event that is open to the public. Registration is not required.
Dates: 
10/23/2026
5:30 - 8 pm
Location: 
The Pointe - Ballwin Parks & Recreation, Ballwin Commons Circle, Ballwin, MO, USA
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Community Trunk or Treat

Bring your little ghouls and goblins to a special Trunk-Or-Treat in Collinsville's Woodland Park! This FREE event runs from 5-7pm on Thursday, October 22nd. Registration isn't required, but this has been a very well-attended program over the past few years, so please plan accordingly. Rain-Out Date is Thursday, October 29th.
Dates: 
10/22/2026
5-7 pm
Location: 
Woodland Park, Pine Lake Road, Collinsville, IL, USA
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Old Orchard Fall Festival

Celebrate the Autumn Season at the Old Orchard Fall Festival on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM. This two-day fun event will transform Big Bend Boulevard—from East Dale Avenue to Summit Avenue in the Old Orchard Business District in Webster Groves, MO—into a seasonal celebration filled with live music, local art, family-friendly activities, and delicious food. Festival vendors and live music will be located in the public lot behind The Frisco Barroom, The Annex, Papillon Press, David’s Guitar and Civil Alchemy.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10/25/2026
10 am- 6 pm
Location: 
8180 Big Bend Blvd, Webster Groves, MO 63119, United States
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Museum Deaf Day

Saturday, October 24, 2026. Celebrate Deaf culture at the Missouri History Museum and enjoy enhanced museum experiences! Join us for ASL-guided tours of the 1904 World’s Fair and Collected exhibits, storytelling sessions by Deaf storytellers with ASL interpretation in the History Clubhouse, basic sign language workshops, a special I Am St. Louis presentation, and community resource tabling.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10 am- 2 pm
Location: 
Missouri History Museum, Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO, USA
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Rural Heritage Day

10/24/2026. Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is once again participating in Ste. Genevieve’s Rural Heritage Day festival. This annual event celebrates the rural traditions of Ste. Genevieve and Ste. Genevieve County from the mid-1700s to the mid-1900s. Through live demonstrations and hands-on activities, guests will discover the importance of rural crafts, trades and entertainment. This is a community-wide event with multiple locations in downtown Ste. Genevieve hosting public programs. Co-sponsors include the Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve, the Ste. Genevieve Museum and Learning Center, and the Centre for French Colonial Life.
Dates: 
10/24/2026
10 am- 4 pm
Location: 
Felix Valle House State Historic Site, 198 Merchant St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, United States
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Crossroads College Prep Open House

Tuesday, October 27, 2026. Come see what makes Crossroads a "different kind of private school." Our Open House offers opportunities to speak to a student panel, learn about curriculum from faculty, sit in on demo classes, and tour our facility. Please contact Ashley Long Plump with any questions, concerns or to schedule a tour! 314-367-8085 Ext. 202
Dates: 
10/27/2026
5:30-7:30 pm
Location: 
Crossroads College Preparatory School, 500 DeBaliviere Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63112, United States
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