At the Youth Activity Park in Dardenne Prairie on Saturday, March 24, kids 13 and under can hunt for thousands of candy-filled eggs hidden throughout the park’s 25-acre facility. The Youth Activity Park Easter Egg Hunt features a visit from the Easter Bunny, as well as face painting, games, activities and more. Registration is required.
Children can hunt for eggs, take pictures with the Easter Bunny and enjoy games and other activities at this free egg hunt sponsored by the Lake Saint Louis Parks & Recreation Department and the Lake Saint Louis Mother's Club. This egg hunt is free and starts at 10 a.m. in Founder's Park. The hunt will be held rain or shine. For ages 10 and under.
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Make sure your child's care seat is installed correctly at this free Car Seat Safety Check. Appointments are required.
Little ones up to age 4 are invited to try a free Zumbini class. Created by Zumba and BabyFirst, Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for can't-stop, won't-stop bonding, learning and fun. Registration is required.
Gather around to hear international story teller Paul Haygood share three of his favorite stories.
Bring your preschooler to the St. Louis Carousel in Faust Park for Fun for Tots. Children will ride the carousel, make crafts and have a snack.
Take your little ones to this free storytime, where they'll enjoy an interactive reading of favorite children's books, following by a related hands-on activity.
Take your family to watch birds of prey fly right over your head, meet the wonderful bird ambassadors of the World Bird Sanctuary up close and much more.
The St. Louis African Arts Festival, held in Forest Park, celebrates the rich and diverse cultures of Africa and African people. Children's activities include storytelling, arts and crafts, mask-making and educational workshops. In conjunction with the festival, the Saint Louis Zoo will have special activities focused on a different African animal each day.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.
Come face-to-face with mermaids at the St. Louis Aquarium during Mermaids on the Mississippi. Mermaids will swim the aquarium, and dive in shark canyon with the sharks, rays, sea turtles and other underwater creatures.