Forest School practitioners Jennifer Thrasher and Sarah Wilson will lead parents and children as they discovers the endless capacity children have to learn deeply and purposefully in the forest.
With numerous national awards and a devoted fan base, Justin and the Not Ready for Naptime Players dish out unexpectedly intelligent and whimsically rocking music for kids and their parents.
Be our guest and step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast. This whimsical show, presented by DaySpring Arts & Education's musical theater students ages 7-18, will blow you away with fantastic sets, intricate costumes and huge dance numbers!
The Imaginary Theatre Company presents two sensory friendly performances of The Country Mouse and the City Mouse for kids with sensory needs. There will be pacing lanes and a fidget room available during the performance, and visitors will have the option of meeting our costumed actors after the performance, as well as touching their costumes.
Pandas are beloved around the world, and now they are coming to the big screen in the IMAX original film Pandas. This breathtaking documentary adventure is an amazing experience for the whole family.
At Farm Animals, preschoolers will learn about farm animals and the role they play in food production.
This production focuses on safety. Little Red Riding Hood learns from her mom the importance of trusting her instincts, and, thanks to her rabbit friend, she outsmarts the Wolf, saving her grandma.
It's the food truck event that started them all! Local food trucks gather for an evening of friends, fun, live music and plenty of great food at Sauce Food Truck Fridays. St. Louis' favorite mobile restaurants will be dishing out fresh fare and local brews in Tower Grove Park.
Kids can work on existing gym skills, learn new skills or just play around during Open Gym at Miss Kelly's Gym. Reservations are not necessary.
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.
Young visitors and their families are invited to the Energy Stage to enjoy interactive read-alouds of science-themed picture books. Story times are followed by a short demonstration or discussion connected to the book's main concepts.
Join in on First Art, a free art program for toddlers where the focus is on the process of making art rather than the finished product. Dress to get messy!