Middle Schoolers

Kids with special sensory needs can visit the Easter Bunny in a comfortable, calm environment at local malls. To make the visits especially calming, the mall lights will be dimmed and background music will be turned off. Locations include Mid Rivers Mall in St. Peters, St. Clair Square in Fairview Heights, South County Center and West County Center. 

Families of children with special sensory needs will have unlimited access to The Magic House without the crowds at this free event. Siblings are welcome too!

The Saint Louis Science Center is one of four science museums nationwide to host “Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission,” a traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C. 

Head over to Shaw Nature Reserve for an adventure and get hands-on with nature.

Families with children ages 3-10 are invited to have a nature adventure. Each class includes activities for your family to learn together about the plants and animals at Shaw Nature Reserve.

Fishing is not normally allowed at Shaw Nature Reserve, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is teaming up with the Reserve to provide a special fishing experience for first-time or young anglers.

Visit the Saint Louis Zoo for Bear Awarness Weekend and learn about the ways you can help save Sun Bears, Andean Bear and Grizzly Bear species, participate in a a bear scavenger hunt and lots more.