Photo by Kevin A. Roberts
Kids and parents will both be entertained at the City Museum, one of the most inventive attractions in the city.
The imaginative Cassilly Crew recently added a slide (albeit not as long as the famous 10-story one) on the museum’s 15th Street side. 750 N. 16th.
On January 7, 15, and 28, one-hour docent-led tours will highlight complicated family interactions—a theme underscored in The Rep’s performance of Arthur Miller’s All My Sons, January 4–29. 1 Fine Arts.
Its sprawling “Grow” exhibit includes a miniature working farm, complete with tractors and a chicken coop. 5050 Oakland.
Kiddos and adults alike will enjoy seeing the toys you grew up with—Gumby, Raggedy Ann and Andy, Rock ‘Em Sock ’Em Robots—in the “Toys of the ’50s, ’60s and ’70s” exhibit, through January 22. Lindell & DeBaliviere.
Before taking your kids to see The Lego Batman Movie next month, let them dress up as their favorite superheroes for a pizza party during Superhero Night on January 7. 516 S. Kirkwood.
You’ll have to wait another year for the aquarium and Ferris wheel, but you can check out the new Fire & Light Show under the train shed and the 3-D light show in the Grand Hall. 1820 Market.
The inaugural Big Eyes, Big Minds St. Louis International Children’s Film Festival comes to the zoo January 28. 1 Government, stlzoo.org.
The “Animal, Vegetable, Mineral” exhibit, through March 12, includes chess sets inspired by the natural world. 4652 Maryland.
Through January 29, Alison Ouelette-Kirby and Noah Kirby’s massive installation Arena allows visitors to speak into five giant sheet-metal megaphones, creating “harmonic gibberish as a response to the flora and fauna in the park.” 12580 Rott.
