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Word Art

Teens and tweens in grades 6 through 12 can learn how to create outdoor chalk art from Kris Wollaeger of Chalk Riot at this free workshop.

Registration is required. 4 to 6 p.m.

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Grand Opening of GROW at the Saint Louis Science Center

Explore the new GROW Exhibit at the Saint Louis Science Center during its Grand Opening, where your kids can make treats for the chickens, ride on mini tractors, meet Dorothy and the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz, enjoy live music, giveaways and lots more.

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Teen Pizza + Art Night

Teens can enjoy an evening of creative expression with other teens who love to make art.

Teen Pizza + Art Night gives teenagers the opportunity to assemble, construct and experiment with unusual materials while they collaborate with their peers. All materials, food and beverages are provided.

A Laumeier Sculpture Park in the Kranzberg Education Lab. For ages 13-17. Cost is $20.

7 to 9:30 p.m. For more information and to register: laumeier.org

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First Friday: Bring Back Firefly!

If you're crazy about all things Firefly this First Friday at the Saint Louis Science Center is for you.

Activities include a live taping of the Geek Universe radio show featuring Dr. Dan Yezbick of St. Louis Community College about what makes Firefly so exceptional and why it continues to have a large following, crafts from Spiderloom and Arch City Crafts, makerspace innovations with Inventor Forge, a Smuggling Challenge, a Firefly photo opp, Coloring at First Friday and more.

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World Turtle Day

Celebrate World Turtle Day complete with fun activities for kids and giveaways for the whole family.

You'll also celebrate the June 3 opening of the new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Life Science Lab at the Saint Louis Science Center.

More information: slsc.org

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Mary Poppins

Expect the world to change this June as Lifelight Theatre brings everyone's favorite practically perfect nanny to the stage in this supercalifragilisticexpialidocious musical adventure.

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Final Days! Above and Beyond at the Saint Louis Science Center

Explore and celebrate aerospace technology with the highly interactive special exhibitionm Above and Beyond. now in its final days at the Saint Louis Science Center.

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March Morpho Mania at The Butterfly House

March brings a very special kind of tropical madness to the Butterfly House in Faust Park! Thousands of breathtaking Blue Morpho butterflies take up residence to welcome spring.

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Easter Egg-Citement and Flippity Flop Breakfast with the Bunny at Eckert's

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Friday, April 3, 2026

Hop on down the bunny trail and fill your basket with fun! Eckert’s Annual Egg Hunt includes animals for petting, tractor rides around the farm, planting seeds to take home, ice a cookie, gifts from the bunny, and a free photo scene with the Easter Bunny.

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Free St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra Concert

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Enjoy a free concert performed by the St. Louis Symphony Youth Orchestra, which consists of talented young musicians ranging in age from 12 to 22 from across the St. Louis region.

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Spring Training Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

See the amazing sea lions at the Saint Louis Zoo perform for the crowd and cheer them on from the bleachers as the popular Sea Lion Spring Training Shows return. You'll see these beautiful animals perform flipper walks, ball balancing, Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, lots of splashing and even more surprises!

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Egg Hunt at Suson Park

Sunday, March 29, 2026

Thousands of candy filled eggs will await kids ages 1-11 at this egg hunt, along with a visit from the Easter Bunny himself!

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