The cold winds of winter have almost blown over, but how do we know when Spring has arrived? Kids ages 3-7 can learn about the signs of spring in song, art and stories.
After learning the signs, they'll take a short hike to see if they can spot them.
10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At Columbia Botton Conservation Area. Free.
More information and reservations: mdc.mo.gov
Join the Ballwin Parks & Rec Department for a free introductory course in tennis for kids.
At Tennis Play Day, kids will learn basic tennis skills and take part in activities that introduce them to the rules of the game. Tennis Play Day is free for kids ages 3 and up and parents. Raquets will be limited so please bring one if you have one.
Enjoy a beautiful spring day flying kites with a park ranger. Kites will be provided.
Let's Go Fly a Kite is sponsored by St. Louis County Parks. Cost is $10 per kite flyer.
1 to 3 p.m. at Queeny Park in Ballwin. Advance registration is required by calling 314-615-8472.
More information and to register: stlouisco.com
Preschool age children and their adult partner will explore, investigate,
and do science together during Build It! Preschool at the Saint Louis Science Center.
Build It! Preschool gives preschoolers a chance to engineer a sleek aircraft, a sturdy house and a steady bridge using recycled materials. Each week features a different building challenge and structure to take home.
The City of Lake Saint Louis and The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis have partnered for Hop to The Meadows, an annual Easter Egg Hunt and festival open to all.
Explore the wilds of America and celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the National Park Service in this giant screen film as big as the outdoors. National Parks Adventure, narrated by Robert Redford, is an adventure for the whole family.
Preschoolers, age 3-5 are invited to Fairytale Friday to celebrate their love of fairytales. Kids are welcome to come dressed in their favorite fairytale costumes too!
At Fairytale Friday, little ones will enjoy a craft, story time, a snack and more. At Riverchase in Fenton.
5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Cost is $10 per child. To register, call Riverchase at 636-343-0067.
More information: fentonmo.org/parks
The Saint Louis Science Center has expanded its Preschool Science Series to include new offerings for different age groups of young scientists. Storybook STEM is for ages 3 to 5.
Explore the Saint Louis Zoo in the evenings at the Chinese lantern festival Animals Aglow! Animals Aglow returns to illuminate the Saint Louis Zoo for the second year with dozens of new, towering lanterns and light displays.
Visit The Magic House for Toddler Time, a special early-morning program for toddlers. Children age 1-4 can take part in exhibits and exclusive interactive activities designed just for little ones. There are new themes every week!
Join Ms. Amanda in the Makerspace at the Edwardsville Children's Museum for a fun, lively Dance Party. The toddler-friendly tunes will accompany free play time and musical instrument exploration.
Kids can dive into an evening full of hands-on crafts and air dry clay activities at Let's Play with Clay. They'll mix it, mash it, twist it and pinch it and make multiple projects to take home.