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Meet the Bunny, Hunt for Eggs and Lots More at These St. Louis Area Easter Events

Grab your baskets and get hopping to these local egg hunts, many with opportunities to take pictures with the Easter Bunny! Some events require registration.

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Purina Farms Opens Its New Season With Springtime Events for Your Kids and Pups

The 2022 season kicks off at Purina Farms with the always-popular Springtime Village, and that's just the kickoff for a year of fun on the farm. 

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New Double Feature From The Rep Brings Live Children's Theater Home to Your Kids

Thanks to the dedication and resiliency of The Rep’s Imaginary Theatre Company (ITC) touring ensemble, kids have VIP access to two of the hottest shows in town, allowing them to experience the magic of the stage in the classroom or in the comfort of home. Be sure to catch the ITC Virtual Theatre Showcase double feature of Tomás and the Library Lady and Puss in Boots now through April 15.

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Metro Theater Company’s “Last Stop on Market Street” Takes Kids on an Unforgettable Bus Ride and an Incredible Adventure

In Metro Theater Company’s re-telling of the Newberry Medal-winning children’s classic, Last Stop on Market Street – written by Matt de la Peña and illustrated by Christian Robinson – a trip across town suddenly becomes a musical joy ride that changes one young passenger’s life forever. 

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Delight in The Rep’s “The Glowy, Snowy Day” Drive-Through Theater Experience

Keeping little ones entertained and occupied during the holiday break without spending a fortune or battling crowds can be challenging. But with its free New Year’s run of The Glowy, Snowy Day, The Repertory Theatre of St. Louis brings the stage outdoors to treat families to a one-of-a-kind literary journey.

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Go for the Glow: Eight Must-See Holiday Light Displays in St. Louis

Santa’s helpers throughout St. Louis have been working their magic for months – testing bulbs, hanging lights and building displays – to spark joy for families this holiday season. As soon as November rolls around, the entire region flips the switch to light up dazzling displays that will wow even the grinchiest of visitors. Add in some holiday tunes, kids’ activities and tasty treats, and these light displays become enchanting experiences you and your little ones will never forget.

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The Magic House Hosts Halloween Magic, Lots More in October

The Not-So-Haunted House at The Magic House has become a tradition for St. Louis families, with its storybook characters, trick-or-treat scavenger hunts and all the fun the Magic House offers year-round. This year, The Magic House is hosting Halloween Magic, meaning kids can enjoy the Not-So-Haunted House, Trick-or-Treat Town, plus lots more indoor and outdoor fun.

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Art Fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025

The nationally acclaimed Laumeier Sculpture Park Art Fair is a three-day, outdoor event held annually on Mother's Day weekend. It features local, regional and national artists, local food and beverage vendors, live music, and the Creation Location offering hands-on, creative art experiences for kids.

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Strawberry Festival at Eckerts
Saturday, May 10, 2025
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Saturday, May 17, 2025

There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy carnival rides, a petting farm, pony rides, the children's play area and lots more. 

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Sea Lion Shows at the Saint Louis Zoo

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.

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Animals Aglow at the Saint Louis Zoo

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. Now open nightly through May 11!

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Greenway Quest 2025: A TOAD-ally Fun Adventure for Your Family

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