Middle Schoolers

Visit the World Chess Hall of Fame for the opening reception of Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets! Paws and Pawns: Exploring Animal Chess Sets displays a menagerie of animal-themed chess sets from around the world, demonstrating the enduring appeal of the animal kingdom to chess artists. 

Find yourself immersed in a sea of blue as the Tropical Conservancy at The Butterfly House is flooded with 1500 Blue Morpho Butterflies during Morpho Mardi Gras. Join the party at the Bugs on Parade, make a masquerade mask, and inaugurate the season with the majestic creatures. The Opening Weekend Carnival also includes the Frog Princess, crafts, games, and a musical "petting zoo."

Learn about the faith-based education offered at DaySpring Arts & Education at this Open House.You'll see the hands-on and immersive classroom experiences with a focus on communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking. 

Get ready for an unforgettable day of adventure, discovery, and nature fun at the Wildlife Rescue Center's annual Open House. Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how the center cares for over 2,000 wild orphans every spring and lots more.

The annual St. Patrick's Day Parade in downtown St. Louis is comprised of more than 120 units, including marching bands, floats, huge cartoon character balloons, more than 5,000 marchers and lots of clowns.

Bring your whole superhero family for dancing, photo opportunities and superhero training led by real superheroes.

See a live bald eagle up close, participate in cold weather games, build a Bald Eagle's nest, test your eagle knowledge, create eagle-themed crafts, meet Eric the Eagle and lots more at this annual celebration of the Bald Eagle. There will be lots of opportunities to view eagles, trumpeter swans and other waterfowl too.