
Preschoolers can celebrate Earth Day by listening to stories that inspire them to take care of the planet.
Experience South Africa during the 10th annual Washington University African Film Festival Matinee. Films include The Case of the Disappearing Daddy, Kanyekanye, and Khumba.
In The Case of the Disappearing Daddy (4 minutes), little Amy turns the case over to super sleuth A. Stemmet when daddy goes missing during bath time.
Kids in kindergarten through grade 5 can come to the St. Louis Public Library to explore books about food and eat some book-inspired treats. Then they'll vote on their favorite.
2 to 3 p.m. at the St. Louis Public Library - Central Library. Free.
More information: slpl.org
The Egg Drop is a free event, open to the public, that features thousands of eggs dropped from a helicopter, bounce houses, food, games and more.
Kids ages birth to 6th grade can participate in watching the thousands of eggs fall from the sky, then collect them.
The event begins at 10 a.m. with egg drops at 11 a.m. for ages birth through kindergarteners, and at 11:30 a.m. for 1st through 6th graders.
At Canaan Baptist Church.
Kids ages 4 to 12 can participate in the Kids Bunny Run, a part of the Lift for Life Gym's Hops Run 2015. There will be a 1/4 "bunny trail" just for kids with four silly themed challenge stations.
Bring your camera for photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny and Fred Bird!
At the completion of the Bunny Run, children will receive a complimentary breakfast item and a drink, plus prizes and medals for all participants.
10:15 at the Lower Muny Parking Lot in Forest Park. Registration is $10 per child in advance and $15 on race day.
The Preschool Science Series at the Saint Louis Science Center is the perfect program for young, budding scientists! Preschool-age children and an adult caretaker will explore, investigate, hear stories, and do hands-on science together.
Each session features a different topic, so you'll want to attend often!
At this very special "chocolate" brunch children can paint their own chocolate bunny, have their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, take part in fun coloring activities and have their face painted. Adults and children will also enjoy a delicious brunch prepared by Executive Chef Nick Miller.
At the Caramel Room at Bissingers Chocolate Factory.
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. More information and reservations: bissingers.com
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.
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 songs, finger plays, music and more during this Music & Movement class for ages 0-6. Some sessions are held in person at various branches of the St. Louis County Library. Some sessions are virtual.
Free outdoor concerts are back at the Missouri History Museum. The Spring series of concerts features favorite bands, food trucks, and exhibits inside the museum that are open to the public until 8 p.m. on concert nights. Concerts are held from 6-8 p.m.
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.