COCA: Where St. Louis Kids Make the Art
In University City, the region’s kids don’t just watch the arts — they make them. COCA, the Center of Creative Arts, is one of America’s...
Category : Family
‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ in Concert: The SLSO Brings the Magic
Kermit as Bob Cratchit, Michael Caine as Scrooge, and a full symphony orchestra under the screen: ‘The Muppet Christmas Carol’ in Concert returns to Powell...
‘The Nutcracker: A Shorter Tale’ — Ballet Sized for Young Audiences
The Saint Louis Ballet has the perfect first Nutcracker. ‘The Nutcracker: A Shorter Tale’ trims Gen Horiuchi’s beloved full production into a one-hour, narrated jewel...
The Magic House: St. Louis’s Beloved Children’s Museum
Ask any St. Louis parent where childhood happens and they’ll point to Kirkwood. The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum, has been enchanting families since...
The History Clubhouse: Where St. Louis Kids Play the Past
The Missouri History Museum keeps its youngest historians a room of their own. The History Clubhouse is a dedicated children’s space where kids can climb,...
‘The Little Star That Could’: The Planetarium Show Little Kids Love
Every St. Louis childhood deserves one perfect first planetarium show, and the McDonnell Planetarium has been providing it for generations. ‘The Little Star That Could’...
The Saint Louis Science Center with Kids: Free, Hands-On, All Day
Some museums make kids whisper. The Saint Louis Science Center makes them build, crank, dig and shout ‘again!’ — and general admission is free, which...
The Butterfly House: A Tropical Flight in Chesterfield
In the middle of a Missouri winter — or any season — the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House keeps a piece of the tropics flying....
The Holiday Flower and Train Show: The Garden’s Coziest Tradition
Every St. Louis family has a Garden Glow strategy, and the smart ones route through the warmth of the Holiday Flower and Train Show. The...
Garden Glow: A Family Night in Two Million Lights
From November 14, 2026, to January 2, 2027, the Missouri Botanical Garden trades its blooms for pure light. Garden Glow, presented by Edward Jones, wraps...
