Illinois Metro East

Tiny Trekkers is a weekly nature-based program for preschoolers (ages 3-5) at the Nature Institute. Preschoolers explore the nearly 500 acres of preserves through hands-on experiences out in nature. Kids stomp through creeks, use nets to catch and observe insects, taste edible plants, and learn about the natural world.

Activities include strawberry picking, festival foods, the children’s playground, a petting zoo, carnival rides, wagon rides and more. 

Just Between Friends STL Metro East is a twice-a-year, pop-up kids & maternity consignment sale where local families can shop and save hundreds on everything you need to raise kids.

Kids can enjoy sensory bin play and craft activities at the Edwardsville Children's Museum during Kids Craft Days, which are free with regular admission.

Enjoy farm-themed crafts & activities, a petting zoo, and lots more at Farm Day at the Edwardsville Children's Museum. NOTE: Canceled due to weather.

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.

Are you a savings expert? Tired of paying too much for clothes and other items your kids quickly outgrow? Let the Just Between Friends O'Fallon/Belleville Kids' & Maternity Consignment Sale help you save money!