It's finally springtime in St. Louis! Time to shake off the winter blues and have some family fun. Here are our top picks for new discoveries and family friendly events you won't want to miss in April:
Earth Day is Sunday, April 22. Across the country and all around St. Louis, events will take place to demonstrate support for environmental protection and celebrate our natural world. Here are some fun, hands-on and mostly free ways you can celebrate Earth Day as a family in the month of April.
Whether they’re stocking a food bank, walking dogs or planting a neighborhood garden, every hour a teen spends volunteering makes a positive impact not only on the community they serve, but on their future as well. A study from Child Trends found that teens who volunteer are more likely to build a deeper respect for others, boost their work ethic, and resist drugs and alcohol. We’ve stepped up our original 15 summer volunteer opportunity list with 10 more ways your teen can show the world their caring heart and giving spirit.
Parents know they should read to their children. It’s the right thing to do to help them gain reading readiness skills. But did you know that talking to children is equally important in getting them ready for learning?
While national chains, like McAlister’s Deli, Fazoli’s and O’Charley’s, are famous for their kids’ promo nights, there are plenty of locally owned restaurants across the metro area that can curve your little ones’ cravings at no extra cost to you. Plus, it gives you a much-needed break from oven duty.
Lavner Camps at Wash U. Lavner Camps leads the industry in Summer
Enrichment Camps and is offering Cutting-Edge Technology Camps & Creative Art Camps at Washington University in St. Louis! Campers can attend one or more weeks at any of our highly specialized camps in Robotics Camp with LEGO® EV3®, Robotics with Artificial Intelligence, Robotics Camp with VEX® IQ, 3D Minecraft™ Camp, Elite Skills Minecraft™ Camp with Java™ Coding, National Minecraft™Camp Tournament Week, Computer Programming Camp with Python™, Computer Programming with Java™, Spy Tech Camp, Video Game Design Camp with Apps, Game Design with GameMaker™, Digital Movie Production Camp for YouTube™, Web Design Camp, 3D Printing Camp & Modeling, Digital Fashion Design Camp, Fashion Design Camp, Graphic Design with T-Shirt Customization, Filmmaking Camp! Also check out our CIT Leadership Program. MORE
Family Workshops at the Saint Louis Art Museum Featuring 
Sunken Cities: Egypt's Lost Worlds. The Saint Louis Art Museum is offering two family workshops in April for children ages six and up and their adult companions that includes admission to the new Sunken Cities: Egypt's Lost Worlds exhibit. Your family will examine objects from cities that disappeared over a thousand years ago, make your own art, sculptures and portraits, and take an interactive, guided tour this amazing exhibit. MORE
The World of Make Believe. Music sparks the imagination! It transports us to faraway lands and leads us on thrilling adventures. Discover how music and imagination work hand in hand as your St. Louis Symphony Orchestra takes you on a journey through make-believe. Hear family favorites by the legendary John Williams, including Superman March, E.T. Flying Theme and much more. Arrive early for fun pre-show activities just for kids! Stop by the instrument playground in the Wightman Grand Foyer prior to the concert to try out instruments from each of the music families and have your child's photo taken with a princess and superhero! MORE
Circus Flora: The Case of the Missing Bellhop. Circus Flora, St. Louis' original one-ring circus, has moved to its permanent home in Grand Center for its 2018 run 
of shows, and opens earlier than usual this year, on Thursday, April 19. In Circus Flora: The Case of the Missing Bellhop, the world-famous Balding Hotel has long been an exclusive getaway for dignitaries and nobility from around the world; a place where the staff and crew have unusual skills and where people can go about their business without many questions asked – making the hotel famous for luxury and impeccable service. But when a beloved bellhop goes missing, the Balding begins to attract attention. Don't miss the special shows: Peanut Free Preview, Sensory Friendly and Little Top Fridays, perfect for little ones. MORE
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