While it might be tempting to give Old Man Winter the cold shoulder, St. Louis offers plenty of great excuses to embrace the ice, snow and colder temperatures. Skip the annual hibernation and opt for these winter-themed events and cold-weather activities.
Immersive experiences like history tours, living history re-enactments, and history role play games and activities, are all fun ways to inspire children and teens to explore history. Here are a few unique ways to take your family's history exploration beyond the books:
While most St. Louisans are aware of our region's numerous traditional art, science and history museums, our region is home to several museums that offer visitors an opportunity to do a deep dive into specific (and sometimes quirky!) topics. From the history of telephones to the art of Victorian vampire hunting, these institutions are a fun way to explore niche topics.
A new exhibit at the Edwardsville Children's Museum will take families on a trip down the Mother Road. Edwardsville Children’s Museum's "Route 66 American’s Highway Exhibit" will feature a replica Route 66 road that children will travel in classic peddle cards around the Discovery Garden Expansion. Little travelers can also learn about the history of Route 66 while "filling up" their gas tanks at a replica filling station.
While it might be tempting to stay in your nest during the cold winter months, an opportunity to spot visiting bald eagles in their natural habitat can be a great excuse to bundle up and get outdoors. Whether you're looking for organized eagle day events or places to fly solo, you'll find plenty of options for spotting our national symbol in St. Louis.
Parents across the nation are looking for ways to have meaningful conversations with their children about the fight for racial equality. Here are a few ways to learn more about Black history and the significant contributions of the Black community in St. Louis.
Your child is constantly asking to paint, create and be all-around messy. While part of you wants to say yes and let the creativity flow, another part of you pictures the cleanup and thinks, “no, no, no”— not to mention all the supplies it takes to support your budding artist! Fortunately, the St. Louis area offers a full artist’s palette of kid-friendly spaces where families can create art together that you’ll both be proud to display in your home (all without the paint spills and marker on the walls).
Escape rooms are fun for team building, birthday parties, a night of bonding with older kids and teens, or just a fun night out with friends. The St. Louis area has no shortage of escape room choices, and just because you’ve solved one, doesn’t mean you can solve them all. For a fun escapade with your family, try your skill at these local escape rooms: